Clyde Stubblefield made Mondays in Madison funky for more than 20 years-most recently in his recurring gig at The Frequency-but we knew it wouldn't last forever. So it was sad, but understandable, when the Funky Drummer called it quits in April. But lo, another Stubblefield has stepped up to carry the funky torch: Bret, a humble drummer in his own right and nephew to Clyde. From Clyde's tickling tendencies to his tough teachings behind the set, Bret recently shined some light on the professional and playful shoes he's set to fill.
The A.V. Club: How did you first get involved in drumming?
Bret Stubblefield: Well, I was obviously fascinated in watching Clyde growing up, and I used to bang on pots and pans, and just started by making beats and going with them. Then when I finally got behind a drum set, I was like, "I can't do this," you know. But Clyde helped me out a lot, I just can't say enough about him.
AVC: How close had you worked with the Funky Monday crew before? And what does it mean to have Karri Daley and most of the others still on board?
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