Mel Brown

The story

American Jazz/Soul drummer. In the 1960s was a founding member of the Delegates, fronted by organist Billy Larkin.

Born 1944 in Portland, Oregeon.

Following a stint with Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers, Mel went on to work as a studio & touring drummer for a variety of Motown acts through the 1970s & 80s, including Diana Ross, Martha & the Vandellas and the Main Ingredient. He played on numerous Motown recordings during this period, usually uncredited.

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Records

• Mister Groove · 2000

Records from Discogs. Sleeves from the Cover Art Archive.

Bands and projects

• Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers
• Billy Larkin And The Delegates
• Mel Brown Quintet
• Mel Brown Quartet
• Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group
• Teddy Edwards Brasstring Ensemble
• The Mel Brown Sextet
• Jessica Williams Quartet
• Jessica Williams Trio
• Mel Brown Septet
• Stan Bock Ensemble
• Mel Brown Trio
• Jessica Williams & Leroy Vinnegar Trio

The bands Mel Brown played in, each with its own records. From MusicBrainz and Discogs.

Also plays on

Records by other artists with Mel Brown in the credits, from the song and record credits of MusicBrainz and Discogs. Their own bands are above.

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