Bob Both

Bob Both (born 1952) is an American recording engineer and record producer, best known for his work with James Brown in the 1970s. Both was born in Bloomfield, New Jersey, the son of a carpenter, Jake Both. He moved to Oakland, NJ at age 3 and in 5th grade moved to the neighboring town of Franklin Lakes where he would live until 1975. Inspired by The Beatles, he learned to play the guitar at age 11 and started his first band in the 8th grade. He also started writing songs and making simple recordings on a home tape recorder by age 14. He attended Ramapo High School, continued writing songs and playing in bands. Bob received a publishing contract in 1969 at age 16 with Ren Maur Music for his song "Collapsing Corporation". In 1970 Bob started his own publishing company and record label, Twain Records to release his own music. He released two 45's. Later he would release several 45's by other artists on Twain records including Johnny Scottons "I'm Not Tired Yet" and the R&B cult classic "Rap On" by the Williams Brothers. When he graduated from high school in 1970 he attended The Ridgewood School of Art and studied to become a commercial artist.In his second year of school his strong interest...

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