Motown Secrets. Behind the Scenes with Funk Brother, Uriel Jones.

Uriel Jones, Funk Brother drummer, tells the story behind the Motown sound. In this video Uriel talks about his inspirations, the decision he had to make on whether to be a boxer or musician, and the journey he took to becoming a session player with The Funk Brothers.

He was invited to play on sessions at Motown where he would stay permanently as a staff musician. Uriel discusses his journey on becoming a staff and road musician with Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder.

[shalomccs]

When you have a group of musicians that play with the heart and know how to play in harmony you have real music.

[billyballa]

How great was Motown. It has been over 50 years and it is still going strong.

[keyscook]

Another wonderful interview and I really appreciate Uriel's last line, "I wouldn't be nothing without Motown". Another humble, talented musician... True Pro!

[lorrainehadley]

What great musicians the funk brothers were

[pamelamacneil]

The Funk Brothers were key to the Motown sound. They were a great band and this was a great interview. I love listening to the musicians who created the music for the fabulous songs that I still listen too. When it comes to music, we boomers were the luckiest generation. I love this channel.

[davidwayne]

Motown put out some great stars. The music was awesome.

[mrDCunningham]

For those who have never been to the Motown recording studio in Detroit. Its a really awesome thing to do. I can't even explain the feeling that I had there. Great interview Joe. 👍🏻😎

[shawnmcvey]

Here's the thing about the "Motown sound":
-It was basically magic, and can't be recreated.
-Those songs, and performers would have been iconic with any sound.

Thanks for the great content Joe!

[adrianlyord]

The MOTOWN sound wouldn't be possible without the FUNK BROTHERS !!!! Uriel Jones, Pistol Pete Allen, and Benny Benjamin are my favorite drummers of all times! Thanks for sharing this video !

[wintonhudelson]

Well done Joe, you've captured a moment in history. Thank you.

[jennifursun]

soo wish i could have met all the Funks and hugged them thank you

[efhs]

Mr. Jones is just like the music the Funk Brothers/Motown made! Raw and honest! Awesome interview, thanks Joe!💫

[derekdauchan]

Hard work, love for what you do, love for the people you work with, great songs ideas, the ability to interpret, communication, desire, skill, competition, struggle,
creative engineering, vision, jazz and tenacity produced some of most well known and loved music of our lives.

[TheScudabear]

More of a rock guy myself, but enjoying all the great characters and genres in these insightful interviews

[timinla]

These interviews are terrific for us fans of American music history. We’re losing more and more of these great people. You probably get a lot of suggestions for interviews, but if Ronnie Tutt is ever in town I’d love to hear from him. Great channel!

[RobHollanderMusic]

Enjoy your channel very much. Will visit the museum for sure next time I'm in Nashville. Mr. Jones and Mr. Jamerson were the rhythm dream team.

[srercrcr]

I lived and breathed Motown since '60. What is the Motown sound, you asked? Listen to Bless You by Martha & the Vandellas…...it has it all.

[DJK]

I'm really enjoying your channel. It was good hearing from one of the Funk Brothers. This video reminded me of a documentary entitled Standing in the Shadows of Motown.

[tomace]

Love these. Too bad no one ever interviewed james or benny. Not enough footage of those legends. Thank you for this though.

[Pastor]

Hi Joe! I'm in Colorado Springs and plan to come to the Hall of Fame before winter. Hope to run into you! Thanks again!