Amen Break creator finally receives his dues

A crowdfunding campaign has finally remunerated the man behind one of the most sampled beats in history.

Richard L. Spencer is the former lead vocalist and saxophone player of The Winstons and the copyright holder of their track 'Amen Brother' which features the legendary Amen Break drum pattern, one of the most sampled pieces of music in history.

The 6-second breakbeat has been widely used by hip hop, jungle, drum 'n' bass and techno producers without Spencer or the performer, drummer Gregory C. Coleman, ever receiving a penny in royalties.

Unfortunately Coleman passed away in 2006, but Spencer who arranged the track has finally been rewarded for his work after a GoFundMe campaign started by UK breakbeat DJ Martyn Webster raised a total of £24,000 to pay the musician.

Watch a video of Spencer recvieing the novelty cheque below.