Fred Below | |
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 Below in 1975 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Frederick Below Jr. |
| Born | September 6, 1926 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | August 13, 1988 (aged 61) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1940s–1980s |
Frederick Below Jr. (September 6, 1926 – August 13, 1988)[1] was an American blues drummer who worked with Little Walter and Chess Records in the 1950s. According to Tony Russell, Below was a creator of much of the rhythmic structure of Chicago blues, especially its backbeat.[2] He was the drummer on Chuck Berry's song "Johnny B. Goode".[3] He also recorded with J. B. Lenoir.[4]
- ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues - A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara: Praeger Publishers. p. 67. ISBN 978-0313344237.
- ^ Russell, Tony (1997). The Blues: From Robert Johnson to Robert Cray. Dubai: Carlton Books. p. 91. ISBN 1-85868-255-X.
- ^ Berry, Chuck, Chuck Berry: The Anthology, CD, 088 1120304-2, MCA Records, Chess, 2000, liner notes
- ^ "J.B. Lenoir - Down in Mississippi Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic.