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Oscar Brown Jr. (October 10, 1926 – May 29, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter, playwright, poet, civil rights activist, and actor. Brown discovered The Jackson 5. Aside from his career, Brown ran unsuccessfully for office in both the Illinois state legislature and the U.S. Congress.
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On October 10, 2019 the family of Oscar Brown, Jr. launched the Official YouTube Channel dedicated to his music and artistic legacy.
Sep 19, 2000 · His London-based, two-hour, one-man show, "Oscar Brown, Jr. Entertains," led him to be hailed as a musical genius. He also made headlines with a project that worked effectively with local gang members, done in conjunction with his performance partner and wife, Jean Pace.
Oscar Brown Jr. will be best remembered for weaving together his unique storytelling and socially conscious themes into his music and performances before it was popular to do so. He created a pathway, especially in the music industry, for many to follow and build on.
May 31, 2005 · Oscar Brown Jr., a singer, songwriter, playwright and actor known for his distinctive blend of show-business savvy and social consciousness, died on Sunday in a Chicago hospital. He was 78...
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Oscar Brown, Jr. spent several years as the first and youngest newscaster to bring “Negro” news to the nation. In 1960 he raised $400K when NBC's entire Today Show was turned over for a backers audition for Oscars’ original musical KICKS & CO.