The Winstons on the recording of the Amen Break

The Winstons' original singer Richard L Spencer talks to Kutski about the recording of the break and how he feels about its success.

It was performed by The Winstons' drummer on a track called Amen Brother and went on to become one of music's most influential six seconds ever.

02 June 2011

4 minutes

Role	Contributor
Performer	The Winstons

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