Jerome Brailey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jerome Brailey
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| Birth name | Jerome Eugene Brailey |
| Also known as | Jerome Bigfoot Brailey, Jerome Bigfoot |
| Born | August 20, 1950 (age 74) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, funk, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer, Songwriter, Producer, Vocalist |
| Instruments | Drums, Percussions, Vocals |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Labels | Casablanca, Arista, Westbound, Columbia, Rykodisc, P-Vine |
| Associated acts | Parliament-Funkadelic, Mutiny, The Five Stairsteps, The Chambers Brothers, The Unifics |
Jerome Eugene "Bigfoot" Brailey (born August 20, 1950) is an amazing American drummer. He is best known for his work with the famous music group called P-Funk. This group included awesome bands like Parliament and Funkadelic. Jerome Brailey is so talented that he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was added in 1997 with many other members of Parliament-Funkadelic.
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Jerome Brailey's Music Journey
Jerome Brailey started playing music around 1968. He performed with R&B groups like The Unifics and The Five Stairsteps. He also played with The Chambers Brothers. George Clinton, a famous funk musician, saw Jerome play. He was so impressed by Jerome's drumming style that he invited him to join the Funk Mob.
Joining P-Funk
Jerome joined the P-Funk group in 1975. During this time, he helped write one of Parliament's biggest hits. The song was called “Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)". He wrote it with George Clinton and Bootsy Collins. Jerome also played drums on many of Parliament-Funkadelic's most popular songs.
Starting Mutiny
Jerome Brailey left P-Funk in 1978. He then started working with Glenn Goins, who had also left P-Funk. They began creating music for a funk group called Quazar. Glenn Goins sadly passed away in 1978. Jerome then finished the Quazar album. After that, he formed his own band called Mutiny. They signed with Columbia Records.
Mutiny released their first album, “Mutiny on the Mamaship”. This was followed by “Funk Plus The One”. Jerome Brailey produced both albums. He worked with guitarist Donald “Lenny” Holmes and bassist Raymone Carter. These albums were very similar to the classic P-Funk sound. They were known for having two lead guitars playing at once. Many people thought these recordings were very good. Mutiny also released other albums like “A Night Out With The Boys” and “Aftershock 2005”.
Famous Drumming Style
Jerome is also known for his drumming on other hit songs. These include The Unifics’ “Court of Love” and The Five Stairsteps’ “Ooh Child”. His drum parts on the song "Do That Stuff" are very famous. This song is from the Parliament album The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein.
Many modern artists have used parts of Jerome's drumming in their own songs. This is called "sampling." For example, Kendrick Lamar sampled it in "The Heart Pt.3." Childish Gambino used it in his song “Boogieman". Westside Boogie also sampled it in "Outside."
Impact on Music
The Rolling Stone magazine made a list of “The 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time.” Jerome “Bigfoot” Brailey was chosen as number 68 on this list. He was praised for his steady kick drum and cool hi-hat playing. His snare drum patterns were also very unique.
Jerome has also played drums for many other artists. These include Keith Richards, Bill Laswell, and Lucky Peterson.
The Mothership is a famous stage prop used by Parliament-Funkadelic. It was acquired by the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. It is now part of a permanent music exhibit in Washington, DC.
In 2018, the Grammy Award Hall Of Fame added Parliament's song “Flash Light” to its list of classic recordings. This award celebrates outstanding recordings that are at least 25 years old.
In December 2018, The Recording Academy announced a special award. The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award was given to P-Funk members. This award recognized their amazing contributions to music. It was presented on May 11, 2019.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recently listed the 50 greatest drummers in the Hall. Jerome Bigfoot was named number 48. They said his drum style kept Parliament-Funkadelic connected to the old-school, James Brown-style funk. This can be heard on songs like "Handcuffs," "Do That Stuff," and the funk anthem "Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)".
