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Joseph James

James Brown
James Brown in concert (2005)
James Brown in concert (2005)
Background information
Birth nameJames Joseph Brown, Jr.
BornMay 3, 1933
Flag of United States Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
OriginAugusta, Georgia, USA
DiedDecember 25, 2006 (age 73)
Flag of United States Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Genre(s)R&B, soul, funk
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, dancer, bandleader, record producer
Instrument(s)Vocal percussion, guitar, harmonica, bass, keyboards, drums and other percussion instruments
Years active1953 – 2006
Label(s)Federal, King, Try Me, Smash, People, Polydor, Scotti Bros.
Associated
acts
The Famous Flames, The J.B.'s, The Soul Generals
Websitewww.godfatherofsoul.com

James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006), commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul" and "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business," was an American entertainer recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th century popular music. He was renowned for his shouting vocals, feverish dancing and unique rhythmic style.

As a prolific singer, songwriter, bandleader, and record producer, 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. Brown's music 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 1953 and skyrocketed 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 to the 1980s. In addition to his acclaim in music, Brown was a presence in American political affairs during the 1960s and 1970s, noted especially for his activism on behalf of fellow African Americans and the poor. During the early 1980s, Brown's music helped to shape the rhythms of early hip hop music, with many groups looping or sampling his funk grooves and turning them into what became hip hop classics and the foundations of this music genre.

Brown was recognized by a plethora of (mostly self-bestowed) titles, including Soul Brother Number One, Mr. Dynamite, The Hardest Working Man in Show Business, Minister of The New New Super Heavy Funk, Mr. Please Please Please, The Boss, and the best-known, the Godfather of Soul.


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