When James Brown was incarcerated for trying to out run the cops in a two state chase while under influence of PCP back in the late 80's, his main band members split off keep going.
Maceo Parker (saxophone) was the the lead of his horn section (known as the Horney horns) along with Fred Wesley (trombone) toured on their own.
The "Funky Drummer", Clyde Stubblefied, did shows in bars in Madison in the 90's. He made Madison, his home.
Probably played once or twice a month in various bars in town. He did the circuit in and around the area. I met him in the alley when I went out for a smoke on the break and talked briefly with him. Real down to earth guy. He used local college students to pull together the rest his band (horns vocals, guitars..). It was never the same folks though. He used his name and reputation to pull in a crowd and the main bill. He wanted to get the local kids exposure since some record dudes would come up from Chicago to check out the talent.
Like $10 admission to see a legend. His "Funky Drummer" is the one of the most sampled/copied drum beat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKB2N_Fyyh8