James Brown

The Five Count’s James Brown Christmas…

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count was our annual “A Five Count Christmas” special! During the show we exchanged gifts, discussed recording a Christmas album, and played enough James Brown to give the gentle listeners some go power at Christmas time! Merry Christmas!

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The Five Count Live At The Apollo…

Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we paid tribute to Five Count Alumnus Mike Schank, celebrated the 60th anniversary of James Brown & The Famous Flames’ album Live at the Apollo, and begged for money for KMSU’s pledge drive. Thanks to everyone for your support!

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An Evening With James Brown & The J.B.’s’ Fred Thomas…

Check Playlist This edition of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Fred Thomas. Fred is best known as the former bassist for James Brown & The J.B.’s. Playing on hits like The Payback, Get on the Good Foot and Papa Don’t Take No Mess, Fred played with James Brown for more than…

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The Five Count Gets Funky For Mother’s Day…

Check Playlist We got funky for Mother’s Day for this installment of The Five Count. During the show we complained about how society assumes most men don’t do laundry and dishes, Dustin was shamed for the lack of beef in his diet, and we discussed the likelihood that Ton could be in your mom’s bedroom…

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An Evening With James Brown & The J.B.’s’ “Sweet” Charles Sherrell…

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with “Sweet” Charles Sherrell. “Sweet” Charles is best known as the former bandleader and bassist for James Brown & The J.B.’s. Performing on classics like Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud, Mother Popcorn, and Give It Up or Turnit a…

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An Evening With James Brown & The J.B.’s Maceo Parker…

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count Featured an exclusive interview with the legendary Maceo Parker. Maceo is best known as the former saxophonist for James Brown. He’s also played with Parliament-Funkadelic, Prince, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, De La Soul, Deee-Lite, and many more. During the show he discussed his early days in…

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An Evening With James Brown & The J.B.’s’ John “Jab’o” Starks…

Check Playlist This funky installment of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with John “Jab’o” Starks. John is best known as the former drummer for the James Brown Orchestra and The J.B.’s. He’s played on James Brown classics like The Payback, Super Bad, Talkin’ Loud and Sayin’ Nothing, Soul Power, Get Up I Feel…

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An Evening With The James Brown Orchestra’s Clyde Stubblefield…

Check Playlist This funky episode featured an exclusive interview with “The Funky Drummer” Clyde Stubblefield. Best known for his work with The James Brown Orchestra, Clyde appeared on classics like Cold Sweat, There Was a Time, I Got The Feelin’, Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud, and Ain’t It Funky Now. He’s…

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An Evening With James Brown & The J.B.’s’ Fred Wesley…

Check Playlist This edition of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with Fred Wesley. Fred is considered by many to be the greatest trombone player of all time. He served as bandleader for James Brown’s band The J.B.’s, was a pivotal member of many of George Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic bands, and is a former member of…

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