Bobby Byrd
John Abbey, Blues & Soul, March 1971
IF YOU'VE ever wondered who the second voice is on James Brown's 'Sex Machine', we can put your mind at rest for it is none other than Bobby Byrd, who is currently aiming for the top with his first solo disc to be issued in this country, 'I Need Help'. Bobby is also resident organist and pianist with the J.B.'s and has been with James right from the very beginning.
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