Does anyone know how Clyde Stubblefield's kit was recorded?

[Daniel Reichman]

Just wondering if anyone knew anything about the way Clyde Stubblefield (James Brown's drummer) mic'ed his kit? How many mics, where placed, etc?

I realise that to emulate that sound 99% is the player and the kit, but I was wondering anyway.

 

[bigtoe]

i dunno... but he was just on an NPR show this past weekend...that 'whatdoyouknow.'

he's still funky...even when playing in iowa.

Mike

 

[JuliánFernández]

Some time ago (like 4 or 5 months) Modern Drummer featured Ahmir Thompson (The Roots) on cover, and he discussed how old Motown record were made.
Try to get a copy, but he basically said that was little (tiny) room, with the drums all dumped, closed mic´ed. He said that the drummers wasn´t hitting the drums hard, it was more like a gently touch.
Hope this helps...