I've noticed on some Lou Courtney tracks on Riverside that it says Produced by The Funk Brothers. I've not noticed them being credited as producers on other stuff especially on motown tracks. Is this the same funk brothers that

were the motown musicians or is it just a generic name the producers gave themselves. Riverside label appears to be a New York label. I expect RobbK will know

Kev

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I believe that's just how Lou Courtney and Robert Bateman billed themselves as producers on the record.

I believe that's just how Lou Courtney and Robert Bateman billed themselves as producers on the record.

Man - Robert Bateman had an ironic sense of humour, and perhaps, also a bitter taste from his Motown experience.  He first "stole" The "Brianbert" name for Motown's production team of Brian Holland and himself, but then, he "stole" the "unofficial" name of Motown's inner core of essential band members or session musicians.  I like his style.  I was always a big fan of his work at Motown and after.  More power to him.  We share at least one thing, - fading memories.