Hello, Mr. Danny Ray. We are watching a documentary on James Brown now. My wife is 61 and I am 62. I was a Beatles enthusiast when I was growing up, but had a black friend tell me about James Brown and the Flames. So, I went to the local black man’s (Otis Dogan’s) record shop to see if he had any James Brown records and he recommended the 45, Mother Popcorn. I listened to more of his music over the years and not only enjoyed James Brown’s singing, but the tight band rhythms and the saxophone playing. I could ramble own, but I am very grateful and humbled to still be playing the sax. My mother is from Wrens, Ga. My father grew up on a tobacco farm here in Southern Va. Neither one had running water in their houses when they grew up. I had it much better in the 60s than they, or my black friends. We enjoyed your comments on the documentary and I was much impressed with the video clip of your first introduction of his act. So, I hope you are in good health and able to enjoy some blessings and hopefully, some more yet. Best Wishes, John Sibley, Jr., Halifax, VA p.s, I believe my drummer friend, Beckwith Crawley may have been influenced by Clyde Stubblefield. I will ask him.
Dear John,
Thanks for sharing with me. I wish you a happy new year 2020, full of music.
The JB’s & Danny Ray
I hope all the JB Band are safe and well and still keeping the amazing sounds of Mr Brown alive – without Doubt the greatest performer and show I was ever blessed to be in the room
Tom Mc Shane – Scotland
RIP Mr. Danny Ray! Thank you for your life and legacy, sir!
Hi there,
Thanks for your condolences. We will forward your message to Danny’s family.
Hello, Mr. Danny Ray. We are watching a documentary on James Brown now. My wife is 61 and I am 62. I was a Beatles enthusiast when I was growing up, but had a black friend tell me about James Brown and the Flames. So, I went to the local black man’s (Otis Dogan’s) record shop to see if he had any James Brown records and he recommended the 45, Mother Popcorn. I listened to more of his music over the years and not only enjoyed James Brown’s singing, but the tight band rhythms and the saxophone playing. I could ramble own, but I am very grateful and humbled to still be playing the sax. My mother is from Wrens, Ga. My father grew up on a tobacco farm here in Southern Va. Neither one had running water in their houses when they grew up. I had it much better in the 60s than they, or my black friends. We enjoyed your comments on the documentary and I was much impressed with the video clip of your first introduction of his act. So, I hope you are in good health and able to enjoy some blessings and hopefully, some more yet. Best Wishes, John Sibley, Jr., Halifax, VA p.s, I believe my drummer friend, Beckwith Crawley may have been influenced by Clyde Stubblefield. I will ask him.
Dear John,
Thanks for sharing with me. I wish you a happy new year 2020, full of music.
The JB’s & Danny Ray
I hope all the JB Band are safe and well and still keeping the amazing sounds of Mr Brown alive – without Doubt the greatest performer and show I was ever blessed to be in the room
Tom Mc Shane – Scotland
RIP Mr. Danny Ray! Thank you for your life and legacy, sir!
Hi there,
Thanks for your condolences. We will forward your message to Danny’s family.
Meanwhile, take care.
Best
The JB’s