The song that the article refers to is Amen by The Winstons (1969), a cover of the gospel-like Amen by Jester Hairston (1963). Though the drum break was played

The song that the article refers to is Amen by The Winstons (1969), a cover of the gospel-like Amen by Jester Hairston (1963). Though the drum break was played (and probably "composed") by band-member G. C. Coleman, the cheque was made out to the copyright holder and singer of the band Richard L. Spencer. I wonder what would be different if Sony held the rights.