Driven To Drink

James Jamerson, a man who exceptionally few know but almost everybody has heard, was, along with Papa Zita on the kit, the heartbeat of Motown.  There were other drummers and other bassists with Motown, but James Jamerson was a virtuoso, an innovator, a professional, and above all else, a communicator and song-writer on the bass guitar. Please hang with me today as we hang with James Jamerson a few of the most iconic basslines in the history of popular music. Also, a scorching live performance by the legendary Roots crew and John Legend from their perfect album, Wake Up! Love yinz, G