He’s played with Maceo Parker and Pee Wee Ellis, but gettin’ down and funky with the Godfather of Soul has been percussionist Spike Nealy’s gig since 1990.


From Mr. Neally himself: “Whenever I have to power-drive James Brown’s funk, the 22″ Hand Hammered Power Bell Ride is my #1 choice. When James says ‘Put it on the One,’ my #1 choice for dropping the One is my 16” HHX Evolution O-Zone.