James Brown
3 May 1933 – 25 December 2006
James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, and bandleader widely regarded as the 'Godfather of Soul.' A pioneer of funk music, he was one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music.
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Life events
James Joseph Brown was born in Barnwell, South Carolina, United States.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgWith the Famous Flames, he recorded the hit single 'Please, Please, Please' in 1956.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHis landmark live album Live at the Apollo was released in 1963.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe single 'Papa's Got a Brand New Bag' marked a shift toward the funk sound he pioneered.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe 1968 single became an anthem of the civil rights era.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgJames Brown was among the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1992.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgJames Brown died in Atlanta, Georgia, on Christmas Day at the age of 73.
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