He was 73. The founder of Brown's backing band the Famous Flames, Byrd appeared on the Godfather of Soul's biggest hits, like Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine.
He died at his home in Georgia on Wednesday (12Sep07) - more on this story
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