James Brown passes

**Mudge** · 12-25-2006, 04:19 PM

WASHINGTON, Dec 25, 2006 (AFP) - US singer James Brown, known as the "godfather of soul", has died in the southern city of Atlanta at the age of 73, US media reported early Monday.

The reports said he had checked in with pneumonia late Sunday into Emory Crawford Long Hospital, but hospital officials contacted early Monday declined to confirm or deny the accounts.

An Atlanta television station, WSB-TV, said the death occurred at about 1:45 am Monday (0645 GMT), but its causes have not been officially determined.

Brown began his professional music career in 1953 and achieved fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s after captivating the public by his live performances and a number of recorded hit songs.

The 1960s was the period of Brown's greatest popular success.

Two of his tunes, "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" and "I Got You (I Feel Good)," were top-selling singles for weeks.

His national profile was further boosted by appearances in the films "Ski Party" and the concert film "The T.A.M.I. Show."

In the late 1960s, Look magazine called James Brown "the most important black man in America."

His 1970s hit songs included "It's a New Day," "Brother Rapp," "Get Up (I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine)," and "Super Bad." The album "Sex Machine" was a bestseller.

His success was reaffirmed in 1985, when James Brown performed the title song to Sylvester Stallone's "Rocky IV" movie.

The track, "Living in America", won him the support of younger audiences and went on to win a Grammy award in 1987.

In 1986, together with Steve Winwood, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Alison Moyet, James Brown made the critically acclaimed album "Gravity."

He had a difficult childhood and a lot of trouble with the law.

Brown was born in 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina, the only son of a gas station attendant.

When he was only four, his parents separated and he grew up in the brothel run by his aunt in Augusta, Georgia.

Brown left school when he was in seventh grade and went to work, picking cotton, shining shoes, washing cars and dishes, and sweeping the floors in several stores.

His first arrest came at age 16, when he took part in an armed robbery and was sentenced to eight to 16 years of hard labor.

He served a short spell in a county jail before being transferred to a juvenile work camp where he remained for three years.

In the mid-1970s, he got involved in a radio station bribery scandal, his marriage to Deirdre Jenkins broke up, and his son Teddy died in a car accident.

In 1987, Brown was arrested for drug abuse for the fifth time in 10 months. He was accused by his new wife of assault and battery and was convicted of attempted murder a year later and sent to prison for six years.

But after spending 15 months at the State Park Prison in Columbia, South Carolina, he was moved to a reintegration center, where he produced radio and television advertisements warning against alcohol and drug abuse.

In February 1991, he was released on the condition that he would never drive or possess firearms.

He made a good-faith effort to rebuild his life and career.

In 1993, James Brown released a new album called "Universal James," which contained hit singles "Can't Get Any Harder", "How Long" and "Georgia-Lina".

Another studio album, "I'm Back," featuring the single "Funk On Ah Roll" came out in 1998.

Brown also appeared at a 2005 live concert in Britain and performed a duet with British pop star Will Young. Later, he did a another duet with rising British soul singer, Joss Stone.

He received a lifetime achievement Grammy Award in 1992.

Brown has been married four times. He and his last wife, backup singer Tommie Raye Hynie, were first married in 2002, then their marriage was annulled, but they remarried in 2004 and had one child together.

Brown had at least five other children from his previous wives.

NEW_IN_THE_GAME · 12-25-2006, 05:03 PM

damn i liked some of his music. i might be 19 but i like some oldies. oldies rap, rock. thats my music

Witmaster · 12-25-2006, 05:08 PM

To Die on Christmas Day. What a day to go home.

RIP James. You've left us a legacy.

mike456 · 12-25-2006, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witmaster

To Die on Christmas Day. What a day to go home.

RIP James. You've left us a legacy.

don't worry Wit, I am sure he is looking down on us and reading our posts.

**P-funk** · 12-25-2006, 05:25 PM

JB was the man!

RIP

Vieope · 12-25-2006, 08:40 PM

RIP He made great songs.

Do you think they will play that music that says get up in the funeral? That would be ironic.

Raider81 · 12-25-2006, 08:42 PM

James Brown was the Godfather of all Godfathers!!!!

maniclion · 12-26-2006, 03:43 AM

One of my favorite people to impersonate when I'm in a good mood, hey get on the good foot owwww and Wwoooooooowwww I feeeeeellllll goooooddd.....

maniclion · 12-26-2006, 03:50 AM

And Sex Machine man I love bellowing that one allllll the time

Get on up, get on up

Right on right on......

Stay on the scene like a sex machiiiiiine....

Jarhed · 12-26-2006, 02:50 PM

R.I.P. Godfather...

Jarhed · 12-27-2006, 10:45 AM

The Godfather, now Gerald Ford. They say deaths come in three's...who's next?

Soul of Sol · 12-27-2006, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarhed

The Godfather, now Gerald Ford. They say deaths come in three's...who's next?

Sadaam Hussein

NEW_IN_THE_GAME · 01-07-2007, 07:56 PM

hopefully george bush lol. little richard dies also
or so i heard

BoneCrusher · 01-08-2007, 02:44 AM

I Feel good ... thanks JB RIP. You may be copied a million times but you'll never be repeated even once.

lioness · 01-08-2007, 09:52 PM

James rocked

I was watching Rocky IV last night. Remember the scene where JB was singing Living in America?!?! That big-*ss Russian dude was just standing there stone cold faced...coming up from below. Apollo Creed is all dressed up red, white & blue...coming down...rockin!! Rocky IV

Little Wing · 01-09-2007, 02:01 AM

the big russian is dolph lundgren. In 1985, Lundgren made his feature-film debut in the James Bond film A View to a Kill. Then he beat out 5000 other hopefuls to land the breakthrough role of Ivan Drago, Sylvester Stallone's opponent in Rocky IV (1985)...

12-25-2006, 04:19 PM	#1
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,027 Photos: 1	James Brown passes WASHINGTON, Dec 25, 2006 (AFP) - US singer James Brown, known as the "godfather of soul", has died in the southern city of Atlanta at the age of 73, US media reported early Monday. The reports said he had checked in with pneumonia late Sunday into Emory Crawford Long Hospital, but hospital officials contacted early Monday declined to confirm or deny the accounts. An Atlanta television station, WSB-TV, said the death occurred at about 1:45 am Monday (0645 GMT), but its causes have not been officially determined. Brown began his professional music career in 1953 and achieved fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s after captivating the public by his live performances and a number of recorded hit songs. The 1960s was the period of Brown's greatest popular success. Two of his tunes, "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" and "I Got You (I Feel Good)," were top-selling singles for weeks. His national profile was further boosted by appearances in the films "Ski Party" and the concert film "The T.A.M.I. Show." In the late 1960s, Look magazine called James Brown "the most important black man in America." His 1970s hit songs included "It's a New Day," "Brother Rapp," "Get Up (I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine)," and "Super Bad." The album "Sex Machine" was a bestseller. His success was reaffirmed in 1985, when James Brown performed the title song to Sylvester Stallone's "Rocky IV" movie. The track, "Living in America", won him the support of younger audiences and went on to win a Grammy award in 1987. In 1986, together with Steve Winwood, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Alison Moyet, James Brown made the critically acclaimed album "Gravity." He had a difficult childhood and a lot of trouble with the law. Brown was born in 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina, the only son of a gas station attendant. When he was only four, his parents separated and he grew up in the brothel run by his aunt in Augusta, Georgia. Brown left school when he was in seventh grade and went to work, picking cotton, shining shoes, washing cars and dishes, and sweeping the floors in several stores. His first arrest came at age 16, when he took part in an armed robbery and was sentenced to eight to 16 years of hard labor. He served a short spell in a county jail before being transferred to a juvenile work camp where he remained for three years. In the mid-1970s, he got involved in a radio station bribery scandal, his marriage to Deirdre Jenkins broke up, and his son Teddy died in a car accident. In 1987, Brown was arrested for drug abuse for the fifth time in 10 months. He was accused by his new wife of assault and battery and was convicted of attempted murder a year later and sent to prison for six years. But after spending 15 months at the State Park Prison in Columbia, South Carolina, he was moved to a reintegration center, where he produced radio and television advertisements warning against alcohol and drug abuse. In February 1991, he was released on the condition that he would never drive or possess firearms. He made a good-faith effort to rebuild his life and career. In 1993, James Brown released a new album called "Universal James," which contained hit singles "Can't Get Any Harder", "How Long" and "Georgia-Lina". Another studio album, "I'm Back," featuring the single "Funk On Ah Roll" came out in 1998. Brown also appeared at a 2005 live concert in Britain and performed a duet with British pop star Will Young. Later, he did a another duet with rising British soul singer, Joss Stone. He received a lifetime achievement Grammy Award in 1992. Brown has been married four times. He and his last wife, backup singer Tommie Raye Hynie, were first married in 2002, then their marriage was annulled, but they remarried in 2004 and had one child together. Brown had at least five other children from his previous wives.
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NEW_IN_THE_GAME Pic is at 263-14% jan 06 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sioux Falls South Dakota Posts: 1,138	damn i liked some of his music. i might be 19 but i like some oldies. oldies rap, rock. thats my music
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12-25-2006, 05:08 PM	#3
Witmaster Esprit de Corps Elite Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4,967 Photos: 6	To Die on Christmas Day. What a day to go home. RIP James. You've left us a legacy.
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12-25-2006, 05:25 PM	#5
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12-25-2006, 08:40 PM	#6
Vieope Monochromatic Bunny Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: drinking coffee.. Posts: 14,826 Photos: 10	RIP He made great songs. Do you think they will play that music that says get up in the funeral? That would be ironic.
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Raider81 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Posts: 6	James Brown was the Godfather of all Godfathers!!!!

12-26-2006, 03:43 AM	#8
maniclion Catalyst Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hawaii, selling munitions for the war on EcoTerror Posts: 17,894 Photos: 10	One of my favorite people to impersonate when I'm in a good mood, hey get on the good foot owwww and Wwoooooooowwww I feeeeeellllll goooooddd.....

12-26-2006, 03:50 AM	#9
maniclion Catalyst Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hawaii, selling munitions for the war on EcoTerror Posts: 17,894 Photos: 10	And Sex Machine man I love bellowing that one allllll the time Get on up, get on up Right on right on...... Stay on the scene like a sex machiiiiiine....

12-26-2006, 02:50 PM	#10
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12-27-2006, 10:45 AM	#11
Jarhed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 158	The Godfather, now Gerald Ford. They say deaths come in three's...who's next?
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01-07-2007, 07:56 PM	#13
NEW_IN_THE_GAME Pic is at 263-14% jan 06 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sioux Falls South Dakota Posts: 1,138	hopefully george bush lol. little richard dies also or so i heard
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BoneCrusher Lift or Die Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 8,545	I Feel good ... thanks JB RIP. You may be copied a million times but you'll never be repeated even once.

01-08-2007, 09:52 PM	#15
lioness grrrrrr Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ~headed to the beach~ Posts: 491	James rocked I was watching Rocky IV last night. Remember the scene where JB was singing Living in America?!?! That big-ss Russian dude was just standing there stone cold faced...coming up from below. Apollo Creed is all dressed up red, white & blue...*coming down...rockin!! Rocky IV
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