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Paul Humphrey (October 12, 1935 - January 31, 2014) was a veteran jazz and R&B drummer who became famous as a recording artist during the 1970s with his band, the Cool Aid Chemists, that consisted of Clarence MacDonald (keyboards), David T. Walker (guitar), and bassist Bill Upchurch (bass). Best known for the feel-good instrumental smash, "Cool Aid" (1971), other hits include "Funky L.A." (1971).

Born Paul Nelson Humphrey in Detroit, Michigan, he began playing drums when he was eight and also played baritone horn and trombone in his high school band. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he became a highly sought-after session drummer beginning in the 1950s, working over the years with such top artists as John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Wes Montgomery, Steely Dan, Frank Zappa, and Marvin Gaye, for whom he played on the soul legend's iconic album, "Let's Get It On" (1973). Humphrey also served as the featured drummer on "The Lawrence Welk Show" from 1976 to 1982.

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