Eddie Brown (musician)

Eddie Brown
Background information
Birth nameEdward James Brown
Born(1932-09-13)September 13, 1932
Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedDecember 28, 1984(1984-12-28) (aged 52)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
  • R&B
  • soul
OccupationMusician
InstrumentPercussion
Years active1962–1984
LabelsMotown
Formerly ofThe Funk Brothers

Edward James "Bongo" Brown (September 13, 1932 – December 28, 1984) was an American percussionist known for his work with The Funk Brothers, Detroit-based session musicians who performed the backing to most Motown recordings from 1959 to 1972.