075 – Robert Mousey Thompson: Bringin’ the Funk!

In this Podcast I talk to drummer, Robert Mousey Thompson who ‘s best known for being the drummer for James Brown for the last 13 years of James’ life.  In addition to the Godfather of Soul, Mousey has also played with Wilson Pickett, Rufus Thomas, and has recorded with Black Eyed Peas, Skip Mahoney and the Casuals and many others.

“I want to say to you, Help yourself, so you can help someone else.” – James Brown (Tweet this)

In this interview you’ll hear Robert Mousey Thompson talk about:

• How he started playing the drums
• His development of groove
• His James Brown audition
• What it was like working with James Brown
• What funk he’s currently listening to
• Much more

Resources and Links Mentioned:

James Brown
Skip Mahoney and the Casuals
Wilson Pickette
Black Eyed Peas
Third Stone from the Sun
Soulive 
Letuce
Dyke and the Blazers 

Mousey Thompson plays Vic Firth Drumsticks