The Real Story of Planet Patrol: Addiction, Survival & Purpose.
Before Planet Patrol helped define the sound of electro-funk, Herb Jackson, Rodney Butler and their bandmates were known as The Energetics, a Boston R&B group built on soulful harmonies, sharp choreography and classic showmanship. Then legendary producer Arthur Baker came calling. By combining the group’s R&B roots with the futuristic electronic sound Baker and John Robie were creating around “Planet Rock,” The Energetics were transformed into Planet Patrol, giving us influential records such as “Play at Your Own Risk.” But behind the music was a much darker story. In this honest conversation, Herb and Rod take us inside the wild parties, heavy drinking and drug binges that nearly cost them everything. They open up about the highs, the painful lows and the near-death experiences that forced them to confront where their lives were heading. Those moments ultimately brought them closer to God and helped them discover a new sense of peace and purpose. Now, Planet Patrol is entering another chapter. Herb and Rod reveal how they’re reinventing the Planet Patrol sound while staying connected to the soul, energy and legacy that made the group unforgettable. This is The Real Story of Planet Patrol: Addiction, Survival & Purpose. What Planet Patrol song takes you back the most? Share it in the comments, and subscribe to the Felix Sama Network for more untold stories from the artists who shaped the music. #PlanetPatrol #FelixSamaNetwork #ElectroFunk #OldSchoolMusic #ArthurBaker #PlayAtYourOwnRisk Historical details about The Energetics and the transition to Planet Patrol were verified through Herb Jackson’s retrospective interview and a 1983 Planet Patrol interview. Subscribe to The Felix Sama Podcast for more conversations with legendary artists, producers, DJs, entrepreneurs, and game changers shaping culture and business around the world. Want your brand featured on The Felix Sama Podcast? Partner with us through host-read ads, interview features, short-form clips, and live event promotion. Reach an audience built through decades of radio, music, nightlife, entertainment, and South Florida culture https://calendly.com/felixsama/30min 🎧 Check out all my platforms: https://linktr.ee/felixsama?utm_source 🌐 Visit my Website: https://felixsama.shop/ 💰 Grab my book and learn how to make Rockstar DJ Money: https://coaching-sales-funnel.felixsa... 🍾 Win a Free Bottle at Cafe 27: https://djsamasfreestylefriday.com/ 🎶 Book DJ Sama: https://felixsama.shop/pages/booking Subscribe to Prayer Up Frequency on YouTube for faith-filled music, positive messages, and motivation for your mind and spirit. ▶️ / @prayerupfrequency If you would like to support me directly, I would truly appreciate your generosity. Any contribution, big or small, helps and means a lot. Cashapp: $FelixSama Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
