Fred Wesley is a renowned trombonist who played a key role in Parliament-Funkadelic and later formed The New JBs, a continuation of James Brown's legacy. The New JBs, led by Wesley, carried forward the funk and soul traditions that defined James Brown's music, featuring energetic performances and tight funk rhythms. The group became known for their live shows and contributions to preserving and evolving the funk genre into the 1980s and beyond.