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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. This will serve as a beacon for the activities and...
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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.
Oscar Brown, Jr. Biography. Digital Library. Born October 10, 1926, in Chicago, Oscar Brown, Jr. defied narrow definition. Throughout his forty-year career, he was part jazz singer, part poet, part entertainer and part songwriter.
Aug 26, 2006 · When the jazz genius Oscar Brown Jr. died in Chicago last May, at age 78, he was broke, underemployed and nearly forgotten.
May 31, 2005 · Artist and Activist Oscar Brown Jr., Dead at 78 May 31, 2005 • We remember singer, poet, songwriter, playwright and social activist Oscar Brown, Jr., who died Sunday in Chicago. He was 78.
May 31, 2005 · We remember singer, poet, songwriter, playwright and social activist Oscar Brown, Jr., who died Sunday in Chicago. He was 78. Brown was signed as a Columbia Records singer in 1960.
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.
