Benny Benjamin
For years, Benny Benjamin was the gold standard for Motown drummers. Berry Gordy refused to record anything unless Benny Benjamin was on the track.
The Gold Standard
Benny Benjamin had a unique knack for creating various rhythms all at once. He would switch time signatures with his hands and feet independently, unlike all Motown drummers of the time. Benjamin died of a stroke in 1969, but his legacy left his young protege Stevie Wonder the opportunity to fill his shoes.