James Brown’s Band

James Brown and the Original JB’s (with Bootsy Collins) italian TV-show 1971

James Brown’s Band – the J.B.’s – the band that James terrified and fined if they made a mistake!

MACEO PARKER – Saxophone
Bobby Byrd – Back up vocals

Fred Wesley – Trombone

Maceo left in 1971 and took the original JB’s with him.

Take it to the bridge. The Second J.B.’s line up featured Bootsy Collins and Fred Wesley.

James Brown's Band