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James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, dancer and musician. The central progenitor of funk music and a major figure of 20th-century music, he is referred to by various nicknames, among them "the Hardest-Working Man in Show Business", "Godfather of Soul", "Mr. Dynamite", and "Soul Brother No. 1". [1]
The official YouTube channel for James Brown! Best known for his smoldering singing and revolutionary rhythmic style, he is recognized worldwide as one of the most prolific figures in 20th...
James Brown performing at Live 8's "Final Push" in Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium on the 6th July, 2005. Organised by Sir Bob Geldof and The Band Aid Trust to raise money to fight poverty...
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Sep 15, 2014 · James Brown, the "Godfather of Soul," was a prolific singer, songwriter and bandleader, as well as one of the most iconic figures in funk and soul music.
May 27, 2024 · James Brown, American singer, songwriter, and dancer who was one of the most important and influential entertainers in 20th-century popular music and who earned the sobriquets ‘Soul Brother Number One,’ ‘the Godfather of Soul,’ and ‘the Hardest-Working Man in Show Business.’
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- James Brown, known for his ability to “scream” on key and to blend multiple vocal styles together, was one of the most influential vocalists of the...
- James Brown was born on May 3, 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina.
- James Brown had an extensive array of nicknames, including “Soul Brother Number One, ”The Godfather of Soul,” and “The Hardest Working Man in Show...
- James Brown was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986, received a Grammy Award for lifetime achievement in 1992, and was a 2003 reci...
- James Brown died on December 25, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Oct 6, 2017 · James Brown was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and bandleader. He was the creator of funk music and a major figure of 20th century ...
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By the time he was in his 30s, James Brown was more than a dominant musical voice: he was an outstanding African-American personality, period. Important enough to be drawn into the murky waters of national politics as an inspiration and role model, he was also feared and sometimes ridiculed.
