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Eddie "Bongo" Brown (September 13, 1932 – December 28, 1984) was an American musician born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. Brown played congas, bongos, the gourd and claves for Motown Records' in-house Funk Brothers band. One of his musical influences was Chano Pozo .
Edward James "Bongo" Brown (September 13, 1932 – December 28, 1984) was an American percussionist known for his work with The Funk Brothers, Detroit-based session musicians who performed the backing to most Motown recordings from 1959 to 1972.
Percussionist who was born in Clarksville, Mississippi and grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. Taking influence from artists such as Chano Pozo he honed his talent for playing a variety percussive instruments with his a particular flair on the congas and bongos that led him to becoming a successful professional musician.
Eddie "Bongo" Brown. Real Name: Edward James Brown. Profile: American Soul/Funk percussionist. Prolific session musician, he worked mainly for Motown . Born: September 13, 1932 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Died: December 28, 1984 in Los Angeles, California. Show more.
Eddie "Bongo" Brown. As a member of the legendary Funk Brothers, Eddie "Bongo" Brown was the primary studio percussionist during the heyday of Motown Records, serving as a crucial element of some of the most enduring… Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1960s - 1980s. Born. September 13, 1932 in Clarksdale, MS. Died.
Melvin Brown (1967–1972, the Temptations' road drummer) Andrew Smith (1968–1972) Kenneth "Spider Webb" Rice (1968–1972) Aaron Smith (1970–1972) Percussion: Jack Ashford (1959–1972, tambourine)* Eddie "Bongo" Brown (1959–1972, various)* R. Dean Taylor (1960s, tambourine) Bobbye Hall (1963–1972, various)
Eddie "Bongo" Brown | The Concert Database. Born: 09/13/1932. City: Clarksdale. Region: MS. Country: USA. Died: 12/28/1984. Years Active: 1950's-1980's. Instruments: Percussion, Vocals. Played With: The Funk Brothers. Recorded With: Dennis Coffey. The Four Tops. Marvin Gaye. Gladys Knight & the Pips. The Miracles. David Ruffin. Bob Seger.
