The J.B.'s
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group · 1970–

The J.B.'s

American band

Formed
1970
Record labels
King
Discography
12 albums

Biography

The J.B.'s is a jazz group, formed in 1970. Members include Maceo Parker. Record labels: King. The discography here lists 12 albums, from “Food for Thought” (1972) to “More Mess On My Thing” (2019).

The J.B.'s (sometimes punctuated The JB's or The J.B.s) was James Brown's band from 1970 through the early 1980s. On records, the band was sometimes billed under alternate names such as Fred Wesley and the JBs, The James Brown Soul Train, Maceo and the Macks, A.A.B.B., Fred Wesley and the New JBs, The First Family, and The Last Word. In addition to backing Brown, the J.B.'s played behind Bobby Byrd, Lyn Collins, and other singers associated with the James Brown Revue, and performed and recorded as a self-contained group. In 2015, they were nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but failed to be inducted and can be considered for Musical Excellence in the future. They have been eligible since 1995.

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Members

Discography

Studio and live albums

Food for Thought 1972
Doing It to Death 1973
Breakin’ Bread 1974
Damn Right I Am Somebody 1974
Hustle With Speed 1975
Groove Machine 1979
Food for funk (J.B.'s 45's groove) 1990
Funky Good Time / Live 1993 · Live
Bring the Funk On Down 1999
The Lost Album Featuring Watermelon Man 2011
These Are The J.B.'s 2014
More Mess On My Thing 2019

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Frequently asked questions

What are The J.B.'s's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Food for Thought (1972), Doing It to Death (1973), Breakin’ Bread (1974), Damn Right I Am Somebody (1974) and Hustle With Speed (1975).

External links

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