Melvin Parker

Melvin Parker (born June 7, 1944, Kinston, North Carolina) is a drummer. He and his brother, saxophonist Maceo Parker were important members of James Browns band. Parkers drumming style was a major ingredient in James Browns funk music innovations in the late 1960s. In 1964 and 1965 Parker was the drummer on three of Browns recordings: Out of Sight, Papas Got A Brand New Bag, and I Got You (I Feel Good).Parkers first association with Brown ended when he was drafted in the mid-1960s. He was replaced in the band by Clyde Stubblefield and Jabo Starks. Parker rejoined the band in 1969, and appeared on the album Sex Machine. In 1970 Parker was part of the famous mutiny by the James Brown band. After leaving Brown, Parker went on to join his brother Maceos band, Maceo & All the Kings Men. He rejoined James Brown briefly in 1976, and played on Browns hit single Get Up Offa That Thing.

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