Fred Wesley (born July 4, 1943) is an American trombonist who worked with James Brown in the 1960s and 1970s, and Parliament-Funkadelic in the second half of the 1970s. == Biography == Wesley was born the son of a high school teacher and big band leader in Columbus, Georgia, and was raised in Mobile, Alabama. As a child, he took piano and later trumpet lessons. He played baritone horn and trombone in school, and when he was around 12, his... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Fred Wesley first charted in 1971 with Hot Pants (Pt. 1) (She Got to Use What She Got to Get What She Wants).The artist placed 13 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 9 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US RnB the artist achieved 6 Top‑10s, 4 of which hit number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Everything - #2: Hot Pants (Pt. 1) (She Got to Use What She Got to Get What She Wants) - #3: Get on the Good Foot (Part 1) - #4: Barbie Dreams - #5: P.E. 2000
Breakin' Bread
Fred Wesley & the J.B.'s
Makin' Love
Fred Wesley & the J.B.'s
Froggy Mix
James Brown
The Payback Mix (Part One)
James Brown
Hooked on Brown Part 1 The Platinum Hits Medley
James Brown
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