Just a Touch of Love was released the year I was born, and it's the song that made me fall in love with playing bass. I was just a dorky white boy in the late 90s busting out that bassline whenever anybody was around who might know the song. I blew a mind or two back then. I can barely play it now, but it was a pivotal moment in my life.
Mark Adams is a Iconic GOD !!!!! He is the reason i love bass too this day because i heard him on the song slave !!! all respect if due this man PERIOD Slave is one to the baddest groups on the planet !!!!
From the rumors i heard, with the decline of Slave Mark turned to drugs.. He was at a known crack house when an altercation broke out and Mark was struck in the back of the head with an object.... Instead of taking him to a hospital, he was taken to an associate house and dropped off on the front lawn....😢
Mark is my bass hero. His style drew me to bass dominated music. Sad to hear there is still no closure in his murder case. All those hits & royalties and his people can’t even come up with $3000 for a headstone. I’m shocked & saddened by this.
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Mr. ADAMS is on the short list of greatest bass players in R&B/Funk music history James Jamerson Verdine White Mark Adams Bootsy Collins Leon Sylvers III
+Sheena Mitchell-Avery Nice! I will always give love to him wherever I go. His brand of Bass Funk was personal. Deep Dude............That Bass. Stone Jam does it for me. I have not gotten over it.............
+Sheena Mitchell-Avery I knew him back in the day for a minute,around 1992,when he was in Atlanta. In the south,still trying to do the funk.along with other issues. Deep time for him. Transformation,other stuff,and pressure,it was rough for him. He is one of our best. Much love to you and what you are doing.
+Sheena Mitchell-Avery Hey,is there a story how Mark died? The way he died? And how come? I would love to know this,I'm very interested. Alot of Fans want to know,also keeping his name alive with love..............
This was my personal top funk band of all time. Just so many banging albums! And Mark was the start of all that and more like Aura and Are You Single, what a bass line.❤ Hear this hurts. I never knew how he died and the drama to get a freakin headstone! SMH! R.I.P. Mark Adam's aka (loose strings). Slamin! ❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂
Fools always rush in & will steal right out from under you! Prayers to the mother of his children (the family!) Such a talented bass player & obviously song writer! Pray their family gets closer & what is owed to his family! Just a dog gone shame how music industry & others do you!!!
the best thing i remember about Mark Adams is a slave show and i was running the monitor mix. It was a small room because my board was right of the edge of the stage and Mark's bass rig, which as a bass player, was set up right next to me. To be standing less than 3 feet away from him while they played. I got to see and note his bass system as well as his effects. To also see him actually do some of the things i had heard on the records was real crucial. R.I.P. Mark Adams
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 6/28/2016 Contact: Jannetta Warren Phone: 937-837-4441 Email: thefunkcenter@gmail.com Gary "Mudbone" Cooper Joins The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center (TheFunkCenter) as Assistant Chief Funk Ambassador Legendary musician helps champion history of funk music to old and new generations (Dayton, OH - June 28, 2016) Famed funk musician, noted songwriter and former vocalist for Parliament Funkadelic, Gary "Mudbone" Cooper, has joined the Ohio-based Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center as “Assistant Chief Funk Ambassador” to bring news of TheFunkCenter’s opening to millions of fans who remember, appreciate and continue to jam to its rhythmic sounds. Recognized as the man with a distinctive style and the creativity behind many of the major P-funk hits, Mudbone co-wrote and originally recorded "I’d Rather Be With You" with Bootsy Collins for Bootsy’s Rubber Band. This song remains one of Mudbone’s biggest selling records and one of the most sampled songs of all time. It has been used by Dr. Dre, NWA, Beyoncé in “Dangerously in Love,” Snoop Dogg in the film “Baby Boy,” Sugarbabes, Adina Howard in "Freak Like Me," Leela James and countless others. Hence, proving to be a milestone music maker in the history of Funk and R&B, and a cornerstone in Hip-Hop. David R. Webb, Sr., TheFunkCenter’s president and CEO, said, "I am honored to have a musician of Gary “Mudbone” Cooper’s reputation and caliber to join the organization as an ambassador and an advisory board member. To have Mr. Cooper, a music tastemaker, lend his voice to our institution and help us promote the archival materials, educational programs and music, is a dream come true.” As a Funk Ambassador, Mudbone will engage in national, local, and international media interviews, speaking engagements in local schools and organizations, and fundraising efforts to help launch the Exhibition Center. In addition to his role as ambassador, Mudbone is writing an autobiography, working on documentaries and continuing to perform with George Clinton, Bootsy Collins and other prominent musicians. Mudbone said, "I'm excited to introduce funk music to new fans and promote the mission and vision of TheFunkCenter. The world needs to know about the impact of these musicians and their continued influence over today’s music.” FACT SHEET About Funk Music Hall of Fame TheFunkCenter is a not for profit 501 (c) (3) in Dayton, Ohio, established in 2013. Its mission is to house and maintain Funk music memorabilia, where the public, especially children, can be exposed to and educated about Funk music. TheFunkCenter will provide an opportunity for visitors to re-live the excitement of the funk music era, while children will get hands on experiences with instruments and props such as talk boxes. Contact information: Jannetta Warren: Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer (937) 503-8651 or (937) 837-4441 jannetta.warren@thefunkcenter.org www.thefunkcenter.org Twitter - @thefunkcenter About Gary "Mudbone" Cooper “Atomic Dog” (drumbeat and backing vocals) with George Clinton, P-Funk “Let’s Go All the Way,” the debut album and single, (written and performed by Mudbone) with Sly Fox. A multi-million seller that ignited the Rap hit by the Boogie Boys titled, “A Fly Girl”, also used on the movie sound track “Iron Man 3” and the popular video game “Grand Theft Auto 5”. “Freedom’s Coming” (co-written by Mudbone) with Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, to raise money for the Nelson Mandela Foundation for the fight against HIV/AIDS in South Africa Soundtracks: Writing and performing on the Paramount Pictures soundtrack “Darkness of Your Heart” produced by Dave Stewart and Mick Jagger for the film “Alfie”, starring Jude Law. Writing and co-writing the music for the French cartoon series “Funky Cops.” Contact information: Phone: (513) 322-4809 Email: mudbone.cooper@thefunkcenter.org Facebook: Bone Cooper
Rhine did a great job here. Mark Adams was an iconic musician and songwriter. Hope his family finds closure and can reap some economic benefit from Mark's legacy
Mark WAS Slave's sound. And then Drac??? Sorry, for me they were 2 irreplaceable members. So, I'll be good with the recordings and video. God bless you Ms. Avery and Mayor McLin, you are an astonishingly talented interviewer. I have a crush on you younger women. Class of '76. Thanks for teaching me about a personal hero.
+M Jones Absolutely the Very Best Funk Bassist who ever Thumbed Up. Marks tone and Roar on the bass and his runs were insane. Mark playing those lines since he was in his early teens. This man played for the Baddest Funk Band Ever.!! Mark was a top 10 all time Best bassist of this Planet. I know we always here about Bootsy and Louis Johnson and Marcus Miller and of course many other Greats. No one could touch Mark. No one . Prince is the only person who could be in the same room with Mark on Bass. Mark will be missed and I play in his honor every time I pick up my bass guitar. Mark your my Bass Hero. RIP Slave was one of the Greatest bands ever and they were not just all about Funk. They had a Unique sound that featured Starlena Young and the Great Steve Arrington. They had amazing Guitarist Drac and the Great Danny Webster. slave had this song called Visions, it was Hypnotic and the guitar solo was crazy. I also loved from that same album. One day I will be gone . so many man Great songs from this once in a lifetime band. Stella Funk my God and the list goes on. Slave was strong due to Marks Bass lines and the heavy drums. Mark Hicks also was incredible . I can go on and on but I will leave it at this . RIP Mark
His Son is suspect on the Headstone & missing Cash! ...I can't believe 😪 the guys he played with shit on him! Mark Adams is one of The TOP Ten Bassist 👏 ever!
I new this phenomenally gifted and talented brother had joined the ancestors, but I had no idea it was because of foul play. The lame stream media didn't give any facts. As a life long funkater, I am deeply saddened by this travesty. Throughout the years, these brothers and sister, starlena have brought me so much joy and happiness via their special and unique blend of buckeye state funk. We funkaters will never forget Mark The Hansler Adams!
This is 5 1/2 years ago. Does anyone know if they found out who killed Mark and why? Did he ever get his headstone. if not his fans should all pitch in and make sure he gets the best, It's not acceptable for this great artist to not have a headstone. I admire Shenna and I pray she gets justice for her man, the father of her children and the love of her life. They will both find solace then.
Listen to the opening bassline to "wait for me" off the Showtime LP. That boy was bad. He had a unique style playing the base. When I think about slave I always think of Mark & that base. 1981Showtime.
R I P MR.MARK & MARK DRAC HICKS one of the best one two punch in the business in the music industry MR. MARK HANSOLO ADAMS BASS GUITAR / MARK DRAC HICKS LEAD AND RHYTHM GUITAR of SLAVE /SHOUT OUT TO THE REST OF THE SLAVE CREW /GOD BLESS THE ADAM FAMILY TO FIND JUSTICE FOR MR. MARK PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY TO THE ADAMS IN THE HICKS FAMILY MAY GOD COVER THEM ALL AND GIVE THEM ALL STRENGTH AMEN 👋👋 they will B miss..SLAVE 4 LIFE .MUCH LOVE 💯🎤
It’s like a movie except it’s true. The best funk bass player of all time murder, found face down in the wet grass head smashed in. Imagine the criminals got away with it. I just hope karma really does exist . Mark hansolo Adams was a fantastic bass player. I think his guitar spoke to you. The albums stone jam, showtime visions of the light, bad snuff and unchained at last will bear testament to his genius . Oil was put into Saudi Arabia, football in Brazil , cricket in the carribean and bass into slave with mr. Mark hansolo Adams.If they had a world class funk of. Drums horns keyboards percussion two lead singers and three guitars, lead rhythm and bass , he,d defiantly be my bass guitar.
I pray that you find closure sista! I know all too well how it feels to live with unanswered questions. As for the trust factor, I am right there with you!
wdtn.com/2016/06/20/funk-music-hall-of-fame/ The Funk Music Hall of Fame and Exhibition Center is partnering up with the Dayton Metro Northwest Library to educate kids about the history of funk music! President & CEO, David R. Webb is here with all the details!
Brilliantly performance soulful and groove songs and by hasolor Mr Mark bass player 1# player in the Musical instruments and voice and blessing favorite player performance rest in peace.
I came across this issue just this year when I was buying older Slave CD's to complete my collection. I heard Mark Adams had passed, but I never knew his death was suspicious. Every time I looked for information, I kept coming up with Slave collaboration videos but no information concerning Mark's death. RIP "Hansolor."
I just learned today, on December 4, 2019 that Slave's Mark Adams was possibly a homicide victim. What a shame! Mr. Adams was a hell of a bass player. A friend and I discussed Slave and Steve Arrington so I went down the internet rabbit hole and saw a website with Ms. Avery talking about Mark's death. I was blown away.
I didn't know he was murdered, lord have mercy! I remember Mark Adams as a little boy when his grandmother would bring him to Sunday school at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. He was in my class, he didn't come every Sunday like I did but he was so cute, couldn't help but cut my eye over at him! lol This is so sad, glad they found out who did this.
Never knew Mark Adams was murdered. The media never said clearly what happened. R.I.P. Mr. Adams...one of the BADDEST bass players of all time. Keep FONGK alive!
+nashboro There are a lot of black celebrities that have passed that the media has never mentioned anything about. They don't mention the death of black celebrities as much as they do the white celebrities.
I still play his Bass Riffs to this Day! I have Baby Sinister, Snapshot, Slide and Watching You down to EVERY single note!! Nobody Played Bass like that Brother!
Walter Hurd Story went Mark and Slave was on tour with the Brothers Johnson & Graham Central Station and they use to do bass licks together before the shows and he picked up a lot of techniques from Larry & Louis. You can tell from the albums slave did over the years. Mark was ALREADY a beast BEFORE then! This hurts! Really hurts! May he R.I.P😞🙏🏾🕊🎸
Oh my God.... I didn't know that Mr.Mark, The Hansoloer was brutally killed.... He had the sound and the technique I always admired....This really hurts my heart frfr😞😞RIP Mark Adams
2nd member allegedly had a "natural heat attack " cause they got stuff to make it look like a " heart attack " and the motive for killing 2 was obvious to get owner ship of the songs and songs Mark wrote hidden away and bottom line , I 'll-believe they were murdered to steal their music worth millions .
And Drac was only 51!!!! Smh! He had gained weight one while!? Don’t know how he was during his death! But it’s so sad how they just came to an end playing! The music industry leaves a bitter taste in many musicians mouths! Crying shame!
Pull up a Chair. the True to Form ''Funk Prophet'' is in the House! God Bless His lovely Former Wife, Sheena. She Cares.Thank God for her, cause she is the ''Way Back Woman''. She has another kind of Flashback, another kind of Life, another kind of ''Mark Adams'' She counts, plus they had Children. Praise God. Now, lets get real in another way. Baby, after the Major Label Dropped The hottest Funk Pop Fusion Rock Band in History! That was it! Mark and the Rest Of the Funk Artist who were dropped went through a Tragic transformation Of Musical Hell in its purest form! Can you imagine folks, once upon a time in Black Music History there were Violins, Guitars, Drums, Bass, Organs/Pianos and horns that sooth the Human soul and satisfies the Human mind at the same time? The world was a better place when the Funk Musician was in Full Effect! They were on a Major Label. Nice House,had nice money, Nice Car! Not Rich! But living upper middle class. Aint no such thing as Hood Culture! The Hood was always good! That is where the Black Musician peaked! In the ''Hood'' or in The Country. Before Rap Hip Hop Culture developed in the south, Funk Bands were on Major Labels. The mindset of Life and Culture was Great! Then in comes The Fantastic Teddy Riley with his ''New Jack Swing'', Then Luke Sky Walker (Luther Campbell) NWA, Snoop Dog and Tupac (Laughter) Excuse me, still laughing. Whoa.'cuse me, More Laughter. Okay, I'm good. Baby, when those elements came into Musical play, The Black Funk Musician did not have a Shot!! Without Label, Mark Adams, would began to float. He became out of his mind, operating from a lost mind. Then this is when you arrive in ''Musical Hell''. You start doing business with people you would not being doing business with. No matter how good you are on that bass, where is your ''Mind State''? You really ain't got no ''Girlfriend'', you are just there cause you need a place to lay and smoke your weed. Your ''Girlfriend'' is your instrument. All you are thinking about is the next gig. Then she's getting tired of you cause the work ain't coming. So to avoid from getting kicked out, the black broken funk musician makes her a Manager. After that, its a wrap! Mark Adams would have still been living if he lived in France, London Or Utah. No Joke. When you are a Black Rock Funk Musician, you have to live around other cultures for Mental creative Energy Money reasons. With ''Our People'' Its tricky and Fu&ked up at the same time. Sometimes the loyalty and finance is just not there,and also add ''The Nigga Shit''. Sad, but True. Mark was a Beautiful Soul who had to deal with a Monster called ''Himself''. After the Label dropped, he needed healing and therapy. To be a Funk Band in the States between 1987 to 1991, was a transformation of a Nightmare I will share with you later. Back in 1992, he stayed with me for two weeks! Get ready for my story! Grab some Pop Corn. Here on youtube go to ''Comedy Hype''. And put in my name Rexx ''ColdFunk'' Garvin. Allow me to introduce myself, Nice to meet you, please tell a friend, I'm starting to Prepare Sandwiches, don't want you to be Hungry.......
Never knew he was murdered I seen and talked to Mark in Grand Rapids and Detroit Michigan we both played bass he was one of my favorite bass players even had a chance to play his bass, this is so sad.
She SHOULD write a book from her perspective. It would be very insightful. Hopefully, the Lord will give her and his children peace. I hope he gets the headstone and if its meant to be someone will come forward concerning his death. Great interview Ms. McLin.
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Wow, I had no idea he was murdered. This is just depressing :-(. I hope his family and loved ones get closure. Whatever happens, I hope they realize what an influence and inspiration he was to countless bassists (myself included).
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A funk master in Dayton to promote museum wdtn.com/2016/06/16/a-funk-master-in-dayton-to-promote-museum/ via @WDTN DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - The Funk Music Hall of Fame and Exhibition Center in Dayton has some big supporters. Thursday, they hosted a very special guest: funk music legend Gary “Mudbone” Cooper. He has worked with Bootsy Collins, Mick Jagger, Prince and Bono. He is a champion of the museum, and is helping make the Gem City the place to enshrine funk music and its vast contributions. He joined the CEO of the museum, David Webb, on Five on 2 Thursday to talk about the importance of having the center here.
Wow What a sad thing to hear about Mark Adams,Sheena I hope and pray that you find Closer on this My prayers to you the children.RIP Mark and Drac. Always will be a big fan of Slave.
Oh man I grew up listening to real music n real instrument playing bands like George Clinton,Bootsy, Rick James, Slave, zapp, earth wind n fire n so forth funk bands! But being a young man born in the 70s, Slave was one of my favorite bands. I feel so sad hearing this tragic ending n that so many people who say they luv him didn't even give him a proper gravestone, not to mention the thieves who robbed him after passing!,RIP n blessings to his family! Hypocrite band members don't even bother to help his family get justice,closure, n financial help, this is criminal n pure GREED from the so-called people who were his "friends"! Get a Lawyer and get his hard-earned money back!.
wow.Slide.Hardness of The World.Just A Touch of Love.ShowTime.Bad Enuff. Mark.A.Adams.Mr.Hansolor..1 of the Masters of Pure"Funk". The leader of the Funkiest band of All Times.RIP.the world is Funking with you.
This lady has to know that zero dollars will come to her if she was not legally married and even then the contract slave would have signed with atlantic would not bare fruit to her later in life.
One of the many great funkster that ever picked up the bass! I knew he passed but didn’t know he was murdered! Media NEVER, and I mean NEVER mentioned he was murdered! Sad AND f**ked up! 😡
Im from dayton Ohio an I grew up under Mark Adams and Drac..ive got songs with them playing the live base an guitar on it..mark was my guy an his son mark/son of slave is a good friend of mine..i went to marks house in Columbus right before he died an we know that he was set up an killed smh..damn Rip mark I miss u man
It's Tragic and Sadly Ironic but many gr8 skilled artist never get the credit or finances due.....He lived rough and on friends sofas , yet one of the Greatest Bass Players ever......Marc Adams Kid Hans Solar of Slave had very few rivals .My dream would be to see that Other great Funk BaSsit P.Funk General Bootsy Collins & Kid Hans Solar of Slave Do a Funk combo .....I guess we can only dream .......SHAME ON YOU Other Slave Members for turning their backs on the Leader Marc Adams. Get this Brother a Head Stone Peace
Heard this being brought up on Al Sharpton the other day , from a family member and want to see some justice from my idol he,s why I Played Bass yea my Idol!
HOW THE FUNK CAPITAL OF THE WORLD IS FIGHTING TO KEEP ITS LEGACY ALIVE IN DAYTON OHIO! Stephen StarrJUN 19 2019. When Dayton’s The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center - aka TheFunkCenter - opened in December 2017, locals delighted in it marrying a proud musical tradition with hope for the revival of a city long down on its luck. Built to celebrate the Ohio city’s reputation as ground zero of the funk world, the center drew volunteers and experts from the Netherlands, Japan and the U.K. and superstar names from Dayton’s 1970s and ’80s funk scene, who pieced together the decades-old instruments, records and memorabilia on display. Tickets to the opening ceremony sold out in days. www.ozy.com/fast-forward/how-the-capital-of-funk-is-fighting-to-keep-its-legacy-alive/94512 GoFundMe donation link for The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center. "The FUNK CAPITAL of the WORLD." The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center (TheFunkCenter) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of Funk music! We are accomplishing this goal through establishing a museum to display a variety of memorabilia from past and current Funk musicians. By making a $20 or more monthly pledge to this charitable organization, your contribution helps keep the genre of Funk music alive for generations to come..... please visit our website at www.thefunkcenter.org or click on our GoFundMe donation link. "www.gofundme.com/help-the-funk-center-secure-a-home?+4904-welcome-wp-v5" The Staff and Management of "TheFunkCenter" appreciate your support through your contributions. P.O. Box 26081 Dayton, Ohio 45426 937-837-4441 Office. #TheFunkCenter
wdtn.com/2016/04/21/dayton-funk-museum-to-open-friday/ DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - “He was a funky brother who knew music,” said David R Webb, Sr., president and CEO of The Funk Museum Hall of Fame and Exhibition Center, when talking about Prince. He said the music legend will be greatly missed. Webb said he met Prince and described him as very polite, and an amazing producer. He reflected on the passing of Prince on the eve of a big day for the museum. It will hold its grand opening Friday inside the newDayton Metro Library Northwest Branch located at 2410 Philadelphia Drive. He said it’s a great partnership that’s helping spread the word about Dayton’s important role in the funk music revolution in our nation. He said they’re in the process of obtaining more Prince memorabilia to compliment their current collection of local treasures. “You’ll see some of the Zapp stuff, some of the Heatwave stuff, some of the Ohio Players… some of the Slave memorabilia,” he said. “And we have some interactive stuff that we’re going to do with the children where they can draw on the board and make music notes, and we have a funk-like Soul Train Scrabble board that we’re going to do with the children.” He invited everyone to come for a visit and promised it’ll be fun. The funk museum takes up about 700 square feet inside the new library. Meantime, the new Northwest Branch of the Dayton Metro Library will hold its grand opening at 1 p.m. Friday. It is a combination of three branches, brought together to create a new facility for the neighborhood. It was made possible through a bond issue passed by Montgomery County voters. There are a lot of new spaces; like a tech studio to record music and make videos. Plus, 90 computers for the public, and laptops to use within the library. Leaders invite families to come check it all out Friday, especially the kids. “We have a children’s portal that they can climb through and really enjoy,” said Rachel Gut, deputy director of the Dayton Metro Library. “We have a special listening station for them, and special computers for early literacy and building those reading skills.” For more information visit our website at www.thefunkcenter.org and follow us on Twitter @thefunkcenter. Be sure to like us on Facebook & subscribe to our UA-cam channel, The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center. ua-cam.com/users/TheFunkMusicHallofFameExhibitionCenter.
Sheena is a Saint. She is the leader of Mr. Adam's tribe. He had at least 3 daughters and one son by her. Many grands and some great grands. Help her financially if you loved his music. He is a bass God who was influenced by Bass Royalty Verdine White. Nuff Said
Just a Touch of Love was released the year I was born, and it's the song that made me fall in love with playing bass. I was just a dorky white boy in the late 90s busting out that bassline whenever anybody was around who might know the song. I blew a mind or two back then. I can barely play it now, but it was a pivotal moment in my life.
very insightful
Rhine McLin is a GREAT interviewer...and a beautiful woman, too
From a fellow Bassist 🎸….rest in peace Mr. Mark Adams. You were and still are a great inspiration.
Eternal peace
I don't try to count people's pocket, but it's herself and 3 grown children and they all couldn't come together and buy a starting at $500 tombstone.
The underrated like so many whose still alive or passed the pop mainstream entertainment ignores this !!!!
Mark Adams is a Iconic GOD !!!!! He is the reason i love bass too this day because i heard him on the song slave !!! all respect if due this man PERIOD Slave is one to the baddest groups on the planet !!!!
From the rumors i heard, with the decline of Slave Mark turned to drugs.. He was at a known crack house when an altercation broke out and Mark was struck in the back of the head with an object.... Instead of taking him to a hospital, he was taken to an associate house and dropped off on the front lawn....😢
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Them Industry SACRIFICES are neeeever solved!
Why was there not an UNSUNG about Slave?
Edison73100 I'm waiting too
Well why wasn't there (2017)?
Yes please, please, please do a unsung on slave. Please!☺
I heard they was but Steve Arrington didn’t want to do it.
@@Sethmotley Sad
Thank God for all who dedicated their very best talent for enjoyment and LOVE!
So sad but true, family will do it? His azz needs to be held accountable? Thanks lady's for taking care of this Evil? 💝💝
it hurts to hear this I looked up to this man, he's a legend! He deserves better I pray that he gets his respect
Mark is my bass hero. His style drew me to bass dominated music. Sad to hear there is still no closure in his murder case. All those hits & royalties and his people can’t even come up with $3000 for a headstone. I’m shocked & saddened by this.
RIP MARK ADAMS
The most awesome funk bassist that ever lived.Him or his loved ones should have NEVER been treated that way
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Mr. ADAMS is on the short list of greatest bass players in R&B/Funk music history
James Jamerson
Verdine White
Mark Adams
Bootsy Collins
Leon Sylvers III
Also Louis Johnson
@@georgeharris529 most definitely...and i meant no disrespect by not having him in my personal top 5...there are many GREAT bass players
I don't ever wanna funk again! Marc was a hero and legend to me! I hope the individuals get brought to justice!
No head stone for Mark Adams?What the hell? A legend!
There will be a headstone this year...as it does mark the fifth year anniversary of his death...also a tribute here in Dayton Ohio
+Sheena Mitchell-Avery Nice! I will always give love to him wherever I go. His brand of Bass Funk was personal. Deep Dude............That Bass. Stone Jam does it for me. I have not gotten over it.............
+Sheena Mitchell-Avery I knew him back in the day for a minute,around 1992,when he was in Atlanta. In the south,still trying to do the funk.along with other issues. Deep time for him. Transformation,other stuff,and pressure,it was rough for him. He is one of our best. Much love to you and what you are doing.
There is a Justice For Mark Adams page on Facebook...please join! Happy New Year hopefully closure will be our answered prayer
+Sheena Mitchell-Avery Hey,is there a story how Mark died? The way he died? And how come? I would love to know this,I'm very interested. Alot of Fans want to know,also keeping his name alive with love..............
Awesome !!! Love you guys💜🤘🏿☝🏿#9
Rest in peace brother what kind of headstone could that be what it cost a million
The music business is ruthless. Especially when it comes to money
This is UNREAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was my personal top funk band of all time. Just so many banging albums! And Mark was the start of all that and more like Aura and Are You Single, what a bass line.❤ Hear this hurts. I never knew how he died and the drama to get a freakin headstone! SMH! R.I.P. Mark Adam's aka (loose strings). Slamin! ❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂
I'm from Camden NJ, but I used to live on the same block in East Orange on Marcy Ave off Prospect, it's were they recorded some of their music. ❤
Fools always rush in & will steal right out from under you! Prayers to the mother of his children (the family!)
Such a talented bass player & obviously song writer! Pray their family gets closer & what is owed to his family!
Just a dog gone shame how music industry & others do you!!!
the best thing i remember about Mark Adams is a slave show and i was running the monitor mix. It was a small room because my board was right of the edge of the stage and Mark's bass rig, which as a bass player, was set up right next to me. To be standing less than 3 feet away from him while they played. I got to see and note his bass system as well as his effects. To also see him actually do some of the things i had heard on the records was real crucial. R.I.P. Mark Adams
Much continued blessings to the Mark Adams Family. Much love from Detroit Michigan.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 6/28/2016
Contact: Jannetta Warren
Phone: 937-837-4441
Email: thefunkcenter@gmail.com
Gary "Mudbone" Cooper Joins The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center (TheFunkCenter) as Assistant Chief Funk Ambassador
Legendary musician helps champion history of funk music to old and new generations
(Dayton, OH - June 28, 2016) Famed funk musician, noted songwriter and former vocalist for Parliament Funkadelic, Gary "Mudbone" Cooper, has joined the Ohio-based Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center as “Assistant Chief Funk Ambassador” to bring news of TheFunkCenter’s opening to millions of fans who remember, appreciate and continue to jam to its rhythmic sounds.
Recognized as the man with a distinctive style and the creativity behind many of the major P-funk hits, Mudbone co-wrote and originally recorded "I’d Rather Be With You" with Bootsy Collins for Bootsy’s Rubber Band. This song remains one of Mudbone’s biggest selling records and one of the most sampled songs of all time. It has been used by Dr. Dre, NWA, Beyoncé in “Dangerously in Love,” Snoop Dogg in the film “Baby Boy,” Sugarbabes, Adina Howard in "Freak Like Me," Leela James and countless others. Hence, proving to be a milestone music maker in the history of Funk and R&B, and a cornerstone in Hip-Hop.
David R. Webb, Sr., TheFunkCenter’s president and CEO, said, "I am honored to have a musician of Gary “Mudbone” Cooper’s reputation and caliber to join the organization as an ambassador and an advisory board member. To have Mr. Cooper, a music tastemaker, lend his voice to our institution and help us promote the archival materials, educational programs and music, is a dream come true.”
As a Funk Ambassador, Mudbone will engage in national, local, and international media interviews, speaking engagements in local schools and organizations, and fundraising efforts to help launch the Exhibition Center. In addition to his role as ambassador, Mudbone is writing an autobiography, working on documentaries and continuing to perform with George Clinton, Bootsy Collins and other prominent musicians. Mudbone said, "I'm excited to introduce funk music to new fans and promote the mission and vision of TheFunkCenter. The world needs to know about the impact of these musicians and their continued influence over today’s music.”
FACT SHEET
About Funk Music Hall of Fame
TheFunkCenter is a not for profit 501 (c) (3) in Dayton, Ohio, established in 2013. Its mission is to house and maintain Funk music memorabilia, where the public, especially children, can be exposed to and educated about Funk music. TheFunkCenter will provide an opportunity for visitors to re-live the excitement of the funk music era, while children will get hands on experiences with instruments and props such as talk boxes.
Contact information:
Jannetta Warren: Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer
(937) 503-8651 or (937) 837-4441
jannetta.warren@thefunkcenter.org
www.thefunkcenter.org
Twitter - @thefunkcenter
About Gary "Mudbone" Cooper
“Atomic Dog” (drumbeat and backing vocals) with George Clinton, P-Funk
“Let’s Go All the Way,” the debut album and single, (written and performed by Mudbone) with Sly Fox. A multi-million seller that ignited the Rap hit by the Boogie Boys titled, “A Fly Girl”, also used on the movie sound track “Iron Man 3” and the popular video game “Grand Theft Auto 5”.
“Freedom’s Coming” (co-written by Mudbone) with Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, to raise money for the Nelson Mandela Foundation for the fight against HIV/AIDS in South Africa
Soundtracks:
Writing and performing on the Paramount Pictures soundtrack “Darkness of Your Heart” produced by Dave Stewart and Mick Jagger for the film “Alfie”, starring Jude Law.
Writing and co-writing the music for the French cartoon series “Funky Cops.”
Contact information:
Phone: (513) 322-4809
Email: mudbone.cooper@thefunkcenter.org
Facebook: Bone Cooper
Rhine did a great job here. Mark Adams was an iconic musician and songwriter. Hope his family finds closure and can reap some economic benefit from Mark's legacy
My God this is so sad but God will see Justice for Mark and his family.
Hang in there Sheena.God Bless
R.I.P Mark and Drac
+MusicLover Pearson Please go The Prophet of Funk music video
We don’t need to put this on a god. HUMANS need to open up their mouth and come forward. Someone knows what happened to this man. Period!
i'M from Cleveland and these guys from Dayton were my Cats man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Such a shame. We will never forget you Mr Adams.
Mark WAS Slave's sound. And then Drac??? Sorry, for me they were 2 irreplaceable members. So, I'll be good with the recordings and video. God bless you Ms. Avery and Mayor McLin, you are an astonishingly talented interviewer. I have a crush on you younger women. Class of '76. Thanks for teaching me about a personal hero.
The greatest funk bassist of all time,in my opinion.
+M Jones Absolutely the Very Best Funk Bassist who ever Thumbed Up. Marks tone and Roar on the bass and his runs were insane. Mark playing those lines since he was in his early teens. This man played for the Baddest Funk Band Ever.!! Mark was a top 10 all time Best bassist of this Planet. I know we always here about Bootsy and Louis Johnson and Marcus Miller and of course many other Greats. No one could touch Mark. No one . Prince is the only person who could be in the same room with Mark on Bass. Mark will be missed and I play in his honor every time I pick up my bass guitar. Mark your my Bass Hero. RIP Slave was one of the Greatest bands ever and they were not just all about Funk. They had a Unique sound that featured Starlena Young and the Great Steve Arrington. They had amazing Guitarist Drac and the Great Danny Webster. slave had this song called Visions, it was Hypnotic and the guitar solo was crazy. I also loved from that same album. One day I will be gone . so many man Great songs from this once in a lifetime band. Stella Funk my God and the list goes on. Slave was strong due to Marks Bass lines and the heavy drums. Mark Hicks also was incredible . I can go on and on but I will leave it at this . RIP Mark
Justice is a headstone. Mark was one of the baddest bassists on the planet. This is a waste of time. I wish you well.
His Son is suspect on the Headstone & missing Cash! ...I can't believe 😪 the guys he played with shit on him! Mark Adams is one of The TOP Ten Bassist 👏 ever!
I new this phenomenally gifted and talented brother had joined the ancestors, but I had no idea it was because of foul play. The lame stream media didn't give any facts. As a life long funkater, I am deeply saddened by this travesty. Throughout the years, these brothers and sister, starlena have brought me so much joy and happiness via their special and unique blend of buckeye state funk. We funkaters will never forget Mark The Hansler Adams!
This is 5 1/2 years ago. Does anyone know if they found out who killed Mark and why? Did he ever get his headstone. if not his fans should all pitch in and make sure he gets the best, It's not acceptable for this great artist to not have a headstone. I admire Shenna and I pray she gets justice for her man, the father of her children and the love of her life. They will both find solace then.
I had no idea he was murdered 💔 He was one of my favorite bassist of this era 🎶💖❗️
One of the legendary funk bassist!!! Know that Slave sound anywhere!!!
Listen to the opening bassline to "wait for me" off the Showtime LP. That boy was bad. He had a unique style playing the base. When I think about slave I always think of Mark & that base. 1981Showtime.
Mark Adams was underrated!!!
R I P MR.MARK & MARK DRAC HICKS one of the best one two punch in the business in the music industry MR. MARK HANSOLO ADAMS BASS GUITAR / MARK DRAC HICKS LEAD AND RHYTHM GUITAR of SLAVE /SHOUT OUT TO THE REST OF THE SLAVE CREW /GOD BLESS THE ADAM FAMILY TO FIND JUSTICE FOR MR. MARK PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY TO THE ADAMS IN THE HICKS FAMILY MAY GOD COVER THEM ALL AND GIVE THEM ALL STRENGTH AMEN 👋👋 they will B miss..SLAVE 4 LIFE .MUCH LOVE 💯🎤
A true pioneer of the bass guitar! RIH Mark Adams
It’s like a movie except it’s true. The best funk bass player of all time murder, found face down in the wet grass head smashed in. Imagine the criminals got away with it. I just hope karma really does exist . Mark hansolo Adams was a fantastic bass player. I think his guitar spoke to you. The albums stone jam, showtime visions of the light, bad snuff and unchained at last will bear testament to his genius . Oil was put into Saudi Arabia, football in Brazil , cricket in the carribean and bass into slave with mr. Mark hansolo Adams.If they had a world class funk of. Drums horns keyboards percussion two lead singers and three guitars, lead rhythm and bass , he,d defiantly be my bass guitar.
Love you Sheena!!!
Wow! 😢 Mark Adams the Bassist of group SLAVE !! RIP!!
I pray that you find closure sista! I know all too well how it feels to live with unanswered questions. As for the trust factor, I am right there with you!
Mark was a great man and Auntie Sheena Is to she's a beautiful person Justice for Mark
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The Funk Music Hall of Fame and Exhibition Center is partnering up with the Dayton Metro Northwest Library to educate kids about the history of funk music! President & CEO, David R. Webb is here with all the details!
All what she is sayin really hurts. Mark Adams is one of the best bassist in the universe. Nobody played like him! Thats a shame.
Very good interview Sheena. You represented very well.
When I listen to you talk,I can tell you feel Mark. Mark talks through you............
Brilliantly performance soulful and groove songs and by hasolor Mr Mark bass player 1# player in the
Musical instruments and voice and blessing favorite player performance rest in peace.
I came across this issue just this year when I was buying older Slave CD's to complete my collection. I heard Mark Adams had passed, but I never knew his death was suspicious. Every time I looked for information, I kept coming up with Slave collaboration videos but no information concerning Mark's death. RIP "Hansolor."
I just learned today, on December 4, 2019 that Slave's Mark Adams was possibly a homicide victim. What a shame! Mr. Adams was a hell of a bass player. A friend and I discussed Slave and Steve Arrington so I went down the internet rabbit hole and saw a website with Ms. Avery talking about Mark's death. I was blown away.
Rest in Power!! Didn't know about him being murdered.
I didn't know he was murdered, lord have mercy! I remember Mark Adams as a little boy when his grandmother would bring him to Sunday school at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. He was in my class, he didn't come every Sunday like I did but he was so cute, couldn't help but cut my eye over at him! lol This is so sad, glad they found out who did this.
I don.t know which field has more crooks law or the music business...
Very touched by this story. What a remarkable woman!
One of the greats on the Bass didn't deserve to go out in that manner...
Never knew Mark Adams was murdered. The media never said clearly what happened. R.I.P. Mr. Adams...one of the BADDEST bass players of all time. Keep FONGK alive!
+nashboro There are a lot of black celebrities that have passed that the media has never mentioned anything about. They don't mention the death of black celebrities as much as they do the white celebrities.
Same here in California they said he died in accident
I still play his Bass Riffs to this Day! I have Baby Sinister, Snapshot, Slide and Watching You down to EVERY single note!! Nobody Played Bass like that Brother!
He was hit with a gun at the back of his head "He was hit like 4 times I believe" Sad.
Walter Hurd Story went Mark and Slave was on tour with the Brothers Johnson & Graham Central Station and they use to do bass licks together before the shows and he picked up a lot of techniques from Larry & Louis. You can tell from the albums slave did over the years. Mark was ALREADY a beast BEFORE then! This hurts! Really hurts! May he R.I.P😞🙏🏾🕊🎸
Bless you Mamma!
Oh my God.... I didn't know that Mr.Mark, The Hansoloer was brutally killed.... He had the sound and the technique I always admired....This really hurts my heart frfr😞😞RIP Mark Adams
2nd member allegedly had a "natural heat attack " cause they got stuff to make it look like a " heart attack " and the motive for killing 2 was obvious to get owner ship of the songs and songs Mark wrote hidden away and bottom line , I 'll-believe they were murdered to steal their music worth millions .
And Drac was only 51!!!! Smh!
He had gained weight one while!? Don’t know how he was during his death! But it’s so sad how they just came to an end playing!
The music industry leaves a bitter taste in many musicians mouths! Crying shame!
I never knew Mark Adams had passed, this interview blows my mind WOW!!!
Pull up a Chair. the True to Form ''Funk Prophet'' is in the House! God Bless His lovely Former Wife, Sheena. She Cares.Thank God for her, cause she is the ''Way Back Woman''. She has another kind of Flashback, another kind of Life, another kind of ''Mark Adams'' She counts, plus they had Children. Praise God. Now, lets get real in another way. Baby, after the Major Label Dropped The hottest Funk Pop Fusion Rock Band in History! That was it! Mark and the Rest Of the Funk Artist who were dropped went through a Tragic transformation Of Musical Hell in its purest form! Can you imagine folks, once upon a time in Black Music History there were Violins, Guitars, Drums, Bass, Organs/Pianos and horns that sooth the Human soul and satisfies the Human mind at the same time? The world was a better place when the Funk Musician was in Full Effect! They were on a Major Label. Nice House,had nice money, Nice Car! Not Rich! But living upper middle class. Aint no such thing as Hood Culture! The Hood was always good! That is where the Black Musician peaked! In the ''Hood'' or in The Country. Before Rap Hip Hop Culture developed in the south, Funk Bands were on Major Labels. The mindset of Life and Culture was Great! Then in comes The Fantastic Teddy Riley with his ''New Jack Swing'', Then Luke Sky Walker (Luther Campbell) NWA, Snoop Dog and Tupac (Laughter) Excuse me, still laughing. Whoa.'cuse me, More Laughter. Okay, I'm good. Baby, when those elements came into Musical play, The Black Funk Musician did not have a Shot!! Without Label, Mark Adams, would began to float. He became out of his mind, operating from a lost mind. Then this is when you arrive in ''Musical Hell''. You start doing business with people you would not being doing business with. No matter how good you are on that bass, where is your ''Mind State''? You really ain't got no ''Girlfriend'', you are just there cause you need a place to lay and smoke your weed. Your ''Girlfriend'' is your instrument. All you are thinking about is the next gig. Then she's getting tired of you cause the work ain't coming. So to avoid from getting kicked out, the black broken funk musician makes her a Manager. After that, its a wrap! Mark Adams would have still been living if he lived in France, London Or Utah. No Joke. When you are a Black Rock Funk Musician, you have to live around other cultures for Mental creative Energy Money reasons. With ''Our People'' Its tricky and Fu&ked up at the same time. Sometimes the loyalty and finance is just not there,and also add ''The Nigga Shit''. Sad, but True. Mark was a Beautiful Soul who had to deal with a Monster called ''Himself''. After the Label dropped, he needed healing and therapy. To be a Funk Band in the States between 1987 to 1991, was a transformation of a Nightmare I will share with you later. Back in 1992, he stayed with me for two weeks! Get ready for my story! Grab some Pop Corn. Here on youtube go to ''Comedy Hype''. And put in my name Rexx ''ColdFunk'' Garvin. Allow me to introduce myself, Nice to meet you, please tell a friend, I'm starting to Prepare Sandwiches, don't want you to be Hungry.......
I saw Mark Adams & Drac at a concert in Chicago back in late 1990s. I got a signed Slave cd by Drac. Grest fellas both will be miss by all Slave fans.
Great Great story! really shines a bright light on Mark Adams
my heart aches!!!
Never knew he was murdered I seen and talked to Mark in Grand Rapids and Detroit Michigan we both played bass he was one of my favorite bass players even had a chance to play his bass, this is so sad.
She SHOULD write a book from her perspective. It would be very insightful. Hopefully, the Lord will give her and his children peace. I hope he gets the headstone and if its meant to be someone will come forward concerning his death. Great interview Ms. McLin.
I can't believe this i didn't know i look up to him god bless him and his family. RIP MARK
How does the wife of a successful musician not have a headstone for her husband's grave???
Remember seeing this greatest rock and roll and club is brilliantly Nubian nation and Dayton,Ohio State funky jazz musicians band and group most high creator soulful and groove songs and cultural heritage foundation for the people's choice slave band
Really his mark hansolo Adam
And mark drac hick hits after hits
Maker love their albums and CD music forces always blessing day today keeping up with the respect yourself. Thank his wife for the harder work.😀😁😂😃😄😅😆
Wow, I had no idea he was murdered. This is just depressing :-(. I hope his family and loved ones get closure. Whatever happens, I hope they realize what an influence and inspiration he was to countless bassists (myself included).
Mark is one of the best bass players in world RIP bass
Great Interview Beautiful .... Lady Sheena Avery D I commend you for Your Undying Commitment to Truth And Closure Go Forward Young Women
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - The Funk Music Hall of Fame and Exhibition Center in Dayton has some big supporters.
Thursday, they hosted a very special guest: funk music legend Gary “Mudbone” Cooper. He has worked with Bootsy Collins, Mick Jagger, Prince and Bono. He is a champion of the museum, and is helping make the Gem City the place to enshrine funk music and its vast contributions.
He joined the CEO of the museum, David Webb, on Five on 2 Thursday to talk about the importance of having the center here.
Wow What a sad thing to hear about Mark Adams,Sheena I hope and pray that you find Closer on this My prayers to you the children.RIP Mark and Drac. Always will be a big fan of Slave.
Yall get ready for the Cold Funk House jam with Mark adams on Bass! A session he did with us in the early 90's..............
Oh man I grew up listening to real music n real instrument playing bands like George Clinton,Bootsy, Rick James, Slave, zapp, earth wind n fire n so forth funk bands! But being a young man born in the 70s, Slave was one of my favorite bands. I feel so sad hearing this tragic ending n that so many people who say they luv him didn't even give him a proper gravestone, not to mention the thieves who robbed him after passing!,RIP n blessings to his family! Hypocrite band members don't even bother to help his family get justice,closure, n financial help, this is criminal n pure GREED from the so-called people who were his "friends"! Get a Lawyer and get his hard-earned money back!.
wow.Slide.Hardness of The World.Just A Touch of Love.ShowTime.Bad Enuff. Mark.A.Adams.Mr.Hansolor..1 of the Masters of Pure"Funk". The leader of the Funkiest band of All Times.RIP.the world is Funking with you.
This lady has to know that zero dollars will come to her if she was not legally married and even then the contract slave would have signed with atlantic would not bare fruit to her later in life.
One of the many great funkster that ever picked up the bass! I knew he passed but didn’t know he was murdered! Media NEVER, and I mean NEVER mentioned he was murdered! Sad AND f**ked up! 😡
Im from dayton Ohio an I grew up under Mark Adams and Drac..ive got songs with them playing the live base an guitar on it..mark was my guy an his son mark/son of slave is a good friend of mine..i went to marks house in Columbus right before he died an we know that he was set up an killed smh..damn Rip mark I miss u man
It's Tragic and Sadly Ironic but many gr8 skilled artist never get the credit or finances due.....He lived rough and on friends sofas , yet one of the Greatest Bass Players ever......Marc Adams Kid Hans Solar of Slave had very few rivals .My dream would be to see that Other great Funk BaSsit P.Funk General Bootsy Collins & Kid Hans Solar of Slave Do a Funk combo .....I guess we can only dream .......SHAME ON YOU Other Slave Members for turning their backs on the Leader Marc Adams. Get this Brother a Head Stone Peace
Mark Adams didn't get no credit
I LOVED THIS GROUP OF MUSICIANS !! GREAT JOB ON THAT 1ST SINGLE "SLIDE" THIS WAS A GREAT PIECE OF WORK !!
It is the song they will be associated with 400 years from now ! ...hehe
how can you contact Sheena ????
Heard this being brought up on Al Sharpton the other day , from a family member and want to see some justice from my idol he,s why I Played Bass yea my Idol!
HOW THE FUNK CAPITAL OF THE WORLD IS FIGHTING TO KEEP ITS LEGACY ALIVE IN DAYTON OHIO!
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When Dayton’s The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center - aka TheFunkCenter - opened in December 2017, locals delighted in it marrying a proud musical tradition with hope for the revival of a city long down on its luck. Built to celebrate the Ohio city’s reputation as ground zero of the funk world, the center drew volunteers and experts from the Netherlands, Japan and the U.K. and superstar names from Dayton’s 1970s and ’80s funk scene, who pieced together the decades-old instruments, records and memorabilia on display. Tickets to the opening ceremony sold out in days.
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - “He was a funky brother who knew music,” said David R Webb, Sr., president and CEO of The Funk Museum Hall of Fame and Exhibition Center, when talking about Prince. He said the music legend will be greatly missed.
Webb said he met Prince and described him as very polite, and an amazing producer.
He reflected on the passing of Prince on the eve of a big day for the museum. It will hold its grand opening Friday inside the newDayton Metro Library Northwest Branch located at 2410 Philadelphia Drive.
He said it’s a great partnership that’s helping spread the word about Dayton’s important role in the funk music revolution in our nation. He said they’re in the process of obtaining more Prince memorabilia to compliment their current collection of local treasures.
“You’ll see some of the Zapp stuff, some of the Heatwave stuff, some of the Ohio Players… some of the Slave memorabilia,” he said. “And we have some interactive stuff that we’re going to do with the children where they can draw on the board and make music notes, and we have a funk-like Soul Train Scrabble board that we’re going to do with the children.”
He invited everyone to come for a visit and promised it’ll be fun.
The funk museum takes up about 700 square feet inside the new library.
Meantime, the new Northwest Branch of the Dayton Metro Library will hold its grand opening at 1 p.m. Friday. It is a combination of three branches, brought together to create a new facility for the neighborhood.
It was made possible through a bond issue passed by Montgomery County voters.
There are a lot of new spaces; like a tech studio to record music and make videos. Plus, 90 computers for the public, and laptops to use within the library.
Leaders invite families to come check it all out Friday, especially the kids.
“We have a children’s portal that they can climb through and really enjoy,” said Rachel Gut, deputy director of the Dayton Metro Library. “We have a special listening station for them, and special computers for early literacy and building those reading skills.”
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Just Like Jaco, No Justice!
He was nasty on that bass,he was one of my favorite bass players that ever lived, RIP thunder thumbs!!!
jay Santana "thunder thumbs" was the nickname of Louis Johnson.
Jay Santana Mark's nickname was Kid Hansolar
@@jackv2244 YES SIR !!!!!!!!!
Sheena is a Saint.
She is the leader of Mr. Adam's tribe.
He had at least 3 daughters and one son by her. Many grands and some great grands.
Help her financially if you loved his music.
He is a bass God who was influenced by Bass Royalty Verdine White.
Nuff Said
Met him at Ottawa Hills High school