Parker and his brother Melvin joined James Brown in 1964 ; in his autobiography , Brown claims that he originally wanted Melvin as his drummer .
Parker and his brother Melvin agreed to additionally take Maceo under his wing as part of the deal .
Parker and his brother Melvin joined James Brown in 1964 ; in his autobiography , Brown claims that he originally wanted Melvin as his drummer , but agreed to additionally take Maceo under his wing as part of the deal .