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also left its mark on the rhythms of African popular music, such as afrobeat, jùjú and mbalax,
and provided a template for go-go music.
Brown began his professional music career in 1956 and rose to fame during the late 1950s
and early 1960s on the strength of his live performances and string of hits. In spite of various
personal problems and setbacks he continued to score hits in every decade through the
1980s. In addition to his acclaim in music, Brown was also a presence in American political
affairs during the 1960s and 1970s.
Brown was recognized by numerous titles, including Soul Brother Number One, Sex Machine,
Mr. Dynamite, The Hardest Working Man in Show Business, The King of Funk, Minister of The
New New Super Heavy Funk, Mr. Please Please Please Please Her, I Feel Good, and foremost
The Godfather of Soul. In the song "Sweet Soul Music" by Arthur Conley, he is described as
the King of Soul.
Brown died on Christmas day 2006 from congestive heart failure resulting from complications
of pneumonia at the age of 73.
and provided a template for go-go music.
Brown began his professional music career in 1956 and rose to fame during the late 1950s
and early 1960s on the strength of his live performances and string of hits. In spite of various
personal problems and setbacks he continued to score hits in every decade through the
1980s. In addition to his acclaim in music, Brown was also a presence in American political
affairs during the 1960s and 1970s.
Brown was recognized by numerous titles, including Soul Brother Number One, Sex Machine,
Mr. Dynamite, The Hardest Working Man in Show Business, The King of Funk, Minister of The
New New Super Heavy Funk, Mr. Please Please Please Please Her, I Feel Good, and foremost
The Godfather of Soul. In the song "Sweet Soul Music" by Arthur Conley, he is described as
the King of Soul.
Brown died on Christmas day 2006 from congestive heart failure resulting from complications
of pneumonia at the age of 73.
Born on May 3rd, 1933 as James
Joseph Brown, Jr., James Brown
became known as "The Godfather of
Soul" and was an American singer
and entertainer. He is recognized as
one of the most influential figures
in 20th century popular music and
was renowned for his vocals and
feverish dancing. He was also called
"the hardest working man in show
business".
As a prolific singer, songwriter,
dancer and bandleader, Brown was
a pivotal force in the music
industry. He left his mark on
numerous artists. Brown's music
Joseph Brown, Jr., James Brown
became known as "The Godfather of
Soul" and was an American singer
and entertainer. He is recognized as
one of the most influential figures
in 20th century popular music and
was renowned for his vocals and
feverish dancing. He was also called
"the hardest working man in show
business".
As a prolific singer, songwriter,
dancer and bandleader, Brown was
a pivotal force in the music
industry. He left his mark on
numerous artists. Brown's music
