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Steve Arrington (Lead Singer/Drummer of Slave) Interview

Steve Arrington is an American singer, songwriter, drummer, and record producer, best known for his work as the lead vocalist of the funk and R&B band Slave. Born on March 5, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, Arrington played a crucial role in shaping the sound of funk music in the 1970s and 1980s. Arrington joined Slave…

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PRINCE Drummer John Blackwell Remembers His Time with Prince

John Blackwell was an American contemporary R&B, funk, jazz, fusion, and pop drummer. After working with Cameo and Patti LaBelle, John Blackwell was recruited by Prince and took over Kirk Johnson’s position as drummer of The NPG in September 2000. He was the first musician to play from beginning to end, barring an interlude, on…

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