Clyde Stubblefield never got paid

Clyde Stubblefield is the drummer featured on Funky Drummer, a 1970 single by James Brown whose 20second drum solo is the most sampled beat in the world And he never got paid Say what That s right folks, he got studio wages and never saw a cent of royalties. He s 67 now, living a modest life in Madison, Wisconsin, and wondering what the heck happened. This living legend shaped the face of popular music and hip hop for decades. This amazing shouldabeen but neverwas rich famous musician remains