Benny Benjamin
William "Benny" Benjamin (July 25, 1925 – April 20, 1969), nicknamed Papa Zita, was an American musician, most notable as the primary drummer for the Motown Records studio band The Funk Brothers. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 and was named the eleventh best drummer of all time by Rolling Stone magazine in 2016.
Benny Benjamin | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Benjamin Jr. |
| Also known as | Papa Zita |
| Born | July 25, 1925 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | April 20, 1969 (aged 43) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Drums |
| Years active | 1940s–1969 |
| Labels | Motown |
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