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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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Hahaa quality moves from Jimmy Brown
ta for the vid
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Wonderful. Keep it up James Brown
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i love james brown he is a true artist- the best thing about him was that he inspired others around him to become great musicians- my new favorite artists, eric solomon, says james brown is one of his role models- and i believe it. jb is mortal but he can live through other peoples work.
if you loved jb's tunes you will love eric solmon-funk and soul <3
Yes indeed, he is already missed by me.
I had a very bad christmasmorning that day.
I will never forget this.
My hushband was wondering how he would tell me this bad news, but then i got a call from my niece and she said my condoleances to you and i said i'm sorry.
She said didn't you heard the news yet and i said no.
And then i started crying, hung up my niece and cried for about one hour.
I got a lot of phonecalls and e-mails from friends, familie and college's.
He was truly my musichero.
Man, this video is great, the time when Mr Brown was at the peak of his funk and soul. Love it! I'm just sad that I never managed to see him performing live.
Long Live JB!