James Brown

[manojjonam10]

Brown was a pivotal force in the evolution of gospel and rhythm and blues into soul and funk. He left his mark on numerous other musical genres, including rock, jazz, disco, dance and electronic music, reggae and hip hop.

He was one of my favorites. Have any one listened to his music works, it contains different mixes of music.

[lorac520]

He was an amazing performer, and a natural musician. I met him a couple of times when we both appeared on SCETV's "Job Man Caravan" at the same time, and I don't even want to tell you how long ago that was!

I was trying to remember just how it came about that he -- such a star!-- would be on such a program, much less how I came to be on there with him. I believe he was doing court-ordered community service at the time. (My part on the show was to talk about jobs available for young people - the boring part - and James Brown, or whatever other artist was featured - was the main reason anybody would tune in to watch. It was neat to get to talk to him and then watch him perform.

[Ricardo]

That's cool that you met such an icon in the music world, lorac520.

I am pretty much aware of his influence on the music world I'd say, but I'm not familiar with many of his actual tracks other than the huge hits that everyone knows.

I remember seeing some vintage TV clips of him in his youth. He was an amazing performer.

[geobdrurb]

Hello ,Leslie,
I am envious ,that ypou have seen him live
here we coulded see him only in the tv, and in the great movie "Bluesbrothers" , yes mhe was in germany on tour ,but not in Hannoverhannover is too small, many artist they elt lie Hannver on the left
so sorryBut Willy comes to the "Capitpl"Capitol" is a club ,so as the "Apollo".not so big,I think.1500 people.
strange ,I was not a fan from james Brown in my younger years ,but if I saw him in tv,I was fascineted,every time ,from his rhythmus,his power and enrgy.
my husband loved him so much and he has copy the style and dance from the "godfather of soul" he coulded copy many stars
he will be sad about his daeth,too

greetings
Night falls

[hectorloshuk]

This is a sad news for all music lovers. James Brown was a great singer who rose to fame in the early 1960s. He was not only a singer but he was also a songwriter and bandleader. May his soul rest in peace.