High Noon Saloon will host a tribute birthday party for Madison legend and world-famous drummer Clyde Stubblefield in honor of his legacy in music on Friday, April 18.
The famed drummer’s legacy is largely traced to legendary singer, songwriter, dancer, and musician James Brown — but his influence is often unrealized. Stubblefield, known as “The Funky Drummer,” is noted for his break-style drumming that has been one of the most frequently sampled beats throughout music history. The birthday celebration looks to honor and keep alive Stubblefield’s legacy and spread awareness of his impact on music.
Stubblefield was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, but had called Madison home since 1971 until his death in late 2017. The location was ideal for Stubblefield. Joey Banks, founder and director of Black Star Drum Line, a youth performance group, described Stubblefield as a “small town kind of cat.”…