Bobby Byrd

Bobby Howard Byrd (August 15, 1934 – September 12, 2007)

Funk Pioneer, Musician, R&B and Soul Singer/Songwriter, Talent Scout, Record Producer and Bandleader, Bobby Byrd, was the founder of The Famous Flames and is regarded for his work in the development of Soul and Funk. He also discovered James Brown and guided his career. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: I know you got soul,  James Brown & Bobby Byrd featuring Bootsy Collins - Sex Machine & Soul Power (Live), I'm not to blame, and I need help (I can't do this by myself)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Byrd

Background Information
Birth name	Bobby Howard Byrd
Also known as	"Byrd"
Born	August 15, 1934 Toccoa, Georgia, U.S.
Origin	Toccoa, Georgia, U.S.
Died	September 12, 2007(aged 73) Loganville, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Soul   R&B   funk
Occupation(s)	Singer   songwriter   record producer   musician
Years active	1955–96
Labels	King   Polydor   People   Kwanza   Atlantic
Associated acts	James Brown   The Famous Flames   Maceo Parker   Carleen Anderson   Vicki Anderson   Bobby Bennett