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James Brown, the “Godfather of Funk” sadly passed away on to the next dimension early Monday morning around 1.45 am (6.45 GMT) in Atlanta. He was 73. James’ longtime friend, Charles Bobbit was by his side.
Mr. Brown was one of the hardest working artists in the music industry and inspired many popular artists, bands and musicians during the past 5 decades. He was the main influence behind soul and funk music and helped to shape the sound of countless funk bands in the last 30 years.
His fast-footed rhythmic dancing inspired, amongst others, Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson. He was also one of the most sampled artists ever, and helped to shape the sound of many funk, soul, rap, disco and hip hop artists and bands.
He has been a major influence in my musical life, from the time I was 9 years old, when I first heard his music drifting out of a house garden party I said to myself; “What’s this music? it’s so funky in there!”, I had jump over the wall, i.e. gatecrash the party, and got into the groove. I asked someone “Who is this?”, and they said “James Brown, of course”… The funk was in me. I loved it and still do.
He will be sadly missed, but joyously remembered. James Brown Lives ON!…
James always did his funk on the GOOD FOOT:
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