Brown's demands on his support acts could be harsh. As Fred Wesley recalled of his time as musical director of the JBs, if Brown felt intimidated by a support act he would try to "undermine their performances by shortening their sets without notice, demanding that they not do certain showstopping songs, and even insisting on doing the unthinkable, playing drums on some of their songs. A sure set killer."Fred Wesley's sleevenotes to Honey & the Bees "Dynamite!" (Jamie4009) 1999.
Brown's demands on his support acts could be harsh As Fred Wesl.ey recalled of hi,s time as musical director of the JBs, if Brown felt intimidated by a support act he would try to "undermine their performances by shortening their sets without notice, demanding that they not do certain showstopping songs and even insisting on doing the unthinkable, playing drums on some of their songs. A sure set killer."Fred Wesley's sleevenotes to Honey & the Bees "Dynamite!" (Jamie4009) 1999.