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James Brown dead at 73
Topic Started: Dec 25 2006, 08:13 AM (256 Views)
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ATLANTA -
James Brown, the legendary singer known as the "Godfather of Soul," has died, his agent said early Monday. He was 73.
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Brown was hospitalized with pneumonia on Sunday at Emory Crawford Long Hospital and died around 1:45 a.m. Monday, said his agent, Frank Copsidas of Intrigue Music. Longtime friend Charles Bobbit was by his side, he said.

Copsidas said Brown's family was being notified of his death and that the cause was still uncertain. "We really don't know at this point what he died of," he said.

Along with
Elvis Presley,
Bob Dylan and a handful of others, Brown was one of the major musical influences of the past 50 years. At least one generation idolized him, and sometimes openly copied him. His rapid-footed dancing inspired
Mick Jagger and
Michael Jackson among others. Songs such as
David Bowie's "Fame," Prince's "Kiss," George Clinton's "Atomic Dog" and Sly and the Family Stone's "Sing a Simple Song" were clearly based on Brown's rhythms and vocal style.

If Brown's claim to the invention of soul can be challenged by fans of Ray Charles and Sam Cooke, then his rights to the genres of rap, disco and funk are beyond question. He was to rhythm and dance music what Dylan was to lyrics: the unchallenged popular innovator.

"James presented obviously the best grooves," rapper Chuck D of Public Enemy once told The Associated Press. "To this day, there has been no one near as funky. No one's coming even close."

His hit singles include such classics as "Out of Sight," "(Get Up I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine," "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and "Say It Out Loud — I'm Black and I'm Proud," a landmark 1968 statement of racial pride.

"I clearly remember we were calling ourselves colored, and after the song, we were calling ourselves black," said in a 2003 Associated Press interview. "The song showed even people to that day that lyrics and music and a song can change society."

He won a Grammy award for lifetime achievement in 1992, as well as
Grammys in 1965 for "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" (best R&B recording) and for "Living In America" in 1987 (best R&B vocal performance, male.) He was one of the initial artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986, along with Presley,
Chuck Berry and other founding fathers.

He triumphed despite an often unhappy personal life. Brown, who lived in Beech Island near the Georgia line, spent more than two years in a South Carolina prison for aggravated assault and failing to stop for a police officer. After his release on in 1991, Brown said he wanted to "try to straighten out" rock music.

From the 1950s, when Brown had his first R&B hit, "Please, Please, Please" in 1956, through the mid-1970s, Brown went on a frenzy of cross-country tours, concerts and new songs. He earned the nickname "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business."

With his tight pants, shimmering feet, eye makeup and outrageous hair, Brown set the stage for younger stars such as Michael Jackson and Prince.

In 1986, he was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And rap stars of recent years overwhelmingly have borrowed his lyrics with a digital technique called sampling.

Brown's work has been replayed by the Fat Boys, Ice-T, Public Enemy and a host of other rappers. "The music out there is only as good as my last record," Brown joked in a 1989 interview with Rolling Stone magazine.

"Disco is James Brown, hip-hop is James Brown, rap is James Brown; you know what I'm saying? You hear all the rappers, 90 percent of their music is me," he told the AP in 2003.
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When read he was in the hospital i had feeling he was going to die..It wierd I had that feeling. and now he is.. :cry: I was hoping I was wrong..
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Wow, Dorothy. . . this is such sad news. I had heard earlier in the evening that he was in the hospital with pneumonia, but that he was hoping for a speedy recovery. He's one of those people who just seemed ageless to me.

I love JB's music -- there's not another performer who sounds like him or moves the way he did. Many have tried, but he was most certainly an original. He performed here at the Hollywood Bowl about 3 months ago and I wanted to go, but couldn't get free from work commitments. I was hoping to see him here next year.

I missed opportunities to see The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and now, sadly, James Brown. I guess there's a message in there somewhere . . . if you have the chance to see an artist, GO!! You just never know if you'll get another chance. :( :unsure:

Thanks for the music, James. You were one of a kind. Rest in peace. :flower:




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fifthofnovember
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Apparently he passed away this morning

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=173980

RIP and thank you for your contributions to music
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If I had someone else's voice
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Oh God... what a shock; I just found out through this thread (woke up - fell out of bed 10 minutes ago)...

RIP
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Merry Christmas James Brown.
I was opening presents when I heard this I just couldnt believe it.The guy was a legend.Top performer.Got the chance of seeing him live a couple of years a got at a festival and you wouldnt have noticed his age.
Been meaning to get an album for a while so tomorrow when I do my shopping I'm gonna finally get 1 or 2 and listen to the soul father.
God bless you and rest in peace
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Bells will be ringing
The sad, sad news
Oh, what a Christmas
To have the blues
The Godfather's gone
I have no J B
To wish me good feelings (huh!)
Once again
.....
Oh, There'll be no more sorrow
No grief or pain
Because it's Christmas
Christmas once again



RIP James Brown
Thanks for all the gifts you've given us
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I heard the news this morning and just feel terrible, James was one of my favorite Soul artists!

I saw him live in '97 with my son Chris in '97, he was performing with Little Richard, and although he wasn't as agile as he had been in his prime, he still put on one heck of a show. He WAS "The Godfather Of Soul", afterall!

He will always be considered one of the founding fathers of his genre, and will surely be missed! :(


Merry


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maccascruff
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We've lost one of the icons of music. You will be missed, James. Rest in peace.
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Definitely sad news, but it was to be expected. Rest now, JB.
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Wow, very sad indeed. Just last night, we were dancing to some of his tunes, along with Wilson Pickett and the great soul singers. He will be missed.

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I guess for one day of his life, he wasn't feeling good. :(

I must admit that James Brown isn't one of my favourite artists, but he was a true icon & his loss is a great one for soul music.

RIP James.
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Oh, wow. This is a shock. I loved James Brown's music, infact - I loved his whole persona, he was truely an icon in music.

Rest In Peace, James. :cry:
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He will be missed for his contributions to music.
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Rest In Peace, Mr Dynamite. You were a true music legend. :(
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