The J.B.'s, a funk and soul music group from the United States of America, were
formed in March 1970. The band originated as James Brown's backing group after
most members left due to salary disputes. The initial lineup included William
"Bootsy" Collins on bass, his brother Phelps Catfish Collins on guitar, Bobby
Byrd on organ, and John "Jabo" Starks on drums. They played a pivotal role in
some of James Brown's most intense funk recordings, including "Get Up (I Feel
Like Being a) Sex Machine" and "Super Bad". In December 1970, Fred Wesley joined
the group as trombone player and l...