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 1. James
Brown Star Time (Polydor)
4 CD Box Set
This was a Grammy award-winning box set for Harry Weinger, who
was one of the producers of the compilation. The seminal music
covered here is both legendary and ground-breaking. This definitive
collection contains the most influential funk drumming examples
of all time. Thank God for James Brown and his drummers, because
the world would be a terribly unfunky place without them. If this
were the only music you were ever influenced by you'd end up being
one funky drummer. This is the funk bible; it's an absolute masterpiece
and without a doubt a wise investment.
 5. Sly
& the Family Stone Anthology (Epic)
Single CD Compilation
A great anthology by one of the greatest bands of our time. Their
music was just as deep as it was funky. They were one of rock
music's first truly integrated bands, a collaborative effort between
men and women, blacks and whites. They had a profound influence
on everyone from Earth, Wind & Fire to Miles Davis and are
one of the few R&B bands inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall
of Fame. Some thirty years from their inception they continue
to influence newer generations. They remain one of the most innovative
ensembles of their generation and one of the funkiest bands of
all time.
 10. Earth,
Wind & Fire The Eternal Dance (Columbia)
3 CD Box Set
Earth, Wind & Fire was one of the most dynamic live and recording
ensembles in contemporary music. They were much more than your
typical R&B band. Their music encompassed a wide variety of
influences: Brazilian, African, gospel, funk, and rock, all fused
together in a way that made them extremely pop. They had a completely
original sound that featured beautiful vocal harmonies, tight
crispy horns, helacious rhythm tracks, with spectacular arrangements
and production. With their ever-so-melodic hooks and uplifting
chord changes you couldn't help but sing along. Of all of the
R&B groups that hit the 70s they were clearly the most sophisticated,
successfully crossing over to become a monster pop act. Their
sound remains timeless. Sonically speaking they had some of the
most incredible recordings in pop music. Next to Steely Dan's
classic LP Aja (1977, MCA), Earth, Wind & Fire's All N' All
(1977, Columbia) and I Am (1979, Columbia) albums stand as milestones
in recorded music. They remain a favorite among musicians from
all circles.
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