George Brown

From the band Kool & the Gang, George is an exceptionally talented drummer renowned for his rhythmic beats that have mesmerized audiences worldwide for several decades. Being one of the founding members of the band, Brown has played a crucial role in molding their distinctive sound and infusing vitality into their live shows. Through his mastery of drumming styles and talent for maintaining cohesion within the band, George Brown has risen to prominence as a revered personality in the realm of music. His invaluable input towards Kool & the Gang's accomplishments has firmly established them as a legendary and timeless musical group.

When we first connected over the phone, we talked about the derivation of music, his wife, my heritage, and the state of modern music.

At his studio, a portion of his incredible memorabilia collection lines the walls from floor to ceiling.
I asked him which piece had the best memories attached and he so aptly responded that of course, they were all special in their own way, but that each moment of success is so fleeting that he stopped measuring success that way. The milestones of life are the ones you take with you — your children, your experiences, your travels, and so on. Those are the moments that stay and that shape you.

In between shots, we talked about our favorite crystals and astrology. Then we stopped and he showed me this small prayer card that was given to him by monks after they blessed it when he recorded them for a series of chants. He now keeps it over the doorway of his studio to keep the energy of the studio at a high vibration.

I could talk to George for hours. He’s one of the most interesting men I’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking with. I hope you like our shots.