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May 6, 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.’
Dec 25, 2006 · ATLANTA — James Brown, the dynamic, pompadoured “Godfather of Soul,” whose rasping vocals and revolutionary rhythms made him a founder of rap, funk and disco as well, died early today, his...
Dec 26, 2006 · James Brown, the singer, songwriter, bandleader and dancer who indelibly transformed 20th-century music, died early yesterday in Atlanta. He was 73 and lived in Beech Island, S.C., across the...
Oct 29, 2003 · On April 5, 1968, African Americans rioted in 110 cities following civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination the day before. James Brown was due to perform in Boston,...
James Brown set the standard for dynamic live performance in American music. Inspired by preachers in the Black church, Brown started out singing in gospel quartets. As the "Godfather of Soul," he transmuted gospel into secular music centered in the emotional conduit of the soul singer.
Dec 25, 2006 · The best showman and one of the most influential singers of the 20th century, who transformed R&B into funk with his tight, driving style. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 2000s. Born. May 3, 1933 in Barnwell, SC. Died. December 25, 2006 in Atlanta, GA.
May 20, 2020 · James Brown was one of the most legendary and famous performers in American pop culture and is often referred to as 'The Godfather of Soul'.
