A self - taught musician , he was influenced by the sound of natural rhythms around him .
Clyde Austin Stubblefield ( April 18 , 1943 -- February 18 , 2017 ) was an American drummer best known for his work with James Brown .
A self - taught musician , Clyde Austin Stubblefield was influenced by the sound of natural rhythms around Clyde Austin Stubblefield .
Clyde Austin Stubblefield ( April 18 , 1943 -- February 18 , 2017 ) was an American drummer best known for his work with James Brown .