Fred Below

Frederick Below, Jr. (September 6, 1926 – August 13, 1988) was an American blues drummer who work led with Little Walter and Chess Records in the 1950s. According to Tony Russell, Below was a creator of much of the rhythmic structure of Chicago blues, especially its backbeat. He was the drummer on Chuck Berry's song "Johnny B. Goode". He also recorded with J. B. Lenoir.

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