James Brown
James Brown (May 3, 1933 - December 25, 2006) was an American singer and songwriter, eventually referred to as "The Godfather of Soul"(GFOS). Brown started singing in gospel groups and worked his way on up. He has been recognized as one of the most iconic figures in the 20th century popular music and was renowned for his vocals and feverish dancing. He was also called "the hardest-working man in show business".
Brown began his professional music career in 1956 and rose to fame during the late 1950s and early 1960s on the strength of his thrilling live performances and string of smash 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 began his professional music career in 1956 and rose to fame during the late 1950s and early 1960s on the strength of his thrilling live performances and string of smash 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.
Known For
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Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
The Apollo
Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!
It's Black Entertainment
The T.A.M.I. Show
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Beat the Devil
1968: A Year of War, Turmoil and Beyond
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein
James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message
A Tale of James Brown
James Brown: Soul Survivor
Africa Rising
When the Music's Over
Soul Power
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
Finding the Funk
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day
Pavarotti The Duets
The Giants of Black Music
James Brown Soul Brother No. 1
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
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