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News Articles: Howard Grimes

Drummer Howard Grimes, who played for Al Green and Ann Peebles, was a foundation of 1970s Memphis soul.

Drummer Howard Grimes, the backbone of Memphis soul, dies at 80

His beats on songs including Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" served as a crucial foundation for the burgeoning Memphis soul sound of the 1970s.

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  • Hazel Cills