CLYDE STUBBLEFIELD DOCUMENTARY, GIVE THE DRUMMER SOME, LAUNCHES CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN.
New York, NY — June 3, 2025
Brooklyn-based filmmaker Trevor Banks has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support the post-production of Give The Drummer Some, a feature-length documentary celebrating the life and influence of legendary drummer Clyde Stubblefield. The campaign, hosted on Seed&Spark, aims to raise $30,000 and runs through Thursday, July 17.
Stubblefield, best known as the powerhouse behind James Brown’s iconic sound (1965–1971), transformed drumming with his groundbreaking, syncopated rhythms. His grooves on tracks like Funky Drummer, Cold Sweat, Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud, and Give It Up or Turnit a Loose not only defined funk but became some of the most sampled beats in music history—shaping the foundation of hip-hop and influencing pop, rock, and electronic music for decades.
Featuring exclusive interviews with over 20 influential figures , including Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, and Anderson .Paak, accompanied by never before seen archival footage, Give The Drummer Some is a tribute to Stubblefield’s unparalleled life and impact. The film is produced by CMMN CNTRL in association with StoryFirst Media.
“There aren’t too many individuals who have influenced modern music as much as Clyde Stubblefield,” says Banks. “This film is about ensuring that his legacy is preserved for generations to come.”
To learn more or contribute to the campaign, visit:
seedandspark.com/fund/give-the-drummer-some
Contact
Trevor Banks - Director/Producer
CMMN CNTRL