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James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, dancer and musician.
This is a discography chronicling the musical career of James Brown. Brown joined Bobby Byrd's vocal group The Flames in 1953, first as a drummer, and then as leading front man. Later becoming The Famous Flames, they signed with Federal Records in 1956 and recorded their first hit single, "Please, Please, Please", which sold over a million copies.
Jul 23, 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.’
The official YouTube channel for James Brown! Best known for his smoldering singing and revolutionary rhythmic style, he is recognized worldwide as one of th...
James Brown was born to lose. He refused to accept that fate. 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.
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. But he would not be denied.
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 ...
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 26, 2006 · James Brown, the singer, songwriter, bandleader and dancer who indelibly transformed 20th-century music, died early yesterday in Atlanta.
Oct 29, 2003 · "The Hardest-Working Man in Show Business," "Soul Brother Number One," "the Godfather of Soul," -- James Brown is unquestionably one of the most charismatic musical icons of the...
