James Borwn passed away on Christmas eve. He was 73. We have lost a man whose soul made a difference. He had a kind of presence that brouht freedom and a sense of the spontaneous to the music world. even if you weere not a big fan, you'll miss him. He was anything but boring.
Yahoo brief story here.
BBC photos here.
List of James Brown's hits.
James Brown had some influence.
James Brown Official Website.
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As a tribute to this great man, here is what Billboard Magazine published in the days following the riots from the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King:
"Hail, James Brown
Billboard Magazine Editorial
April 27, 1968
Amid the looting and rioting in Washington., Brown came to the people and told a live television audience, "Get off the streets. Go home. Nothing can be gained by looting and burning, only sorrow and misery." A few hours later, those who were not at home to see Brown make an appeal, were at home watching the continuous rebroadcast of Brown’s plea. Washington and the rioters withdrew into their homes taking the advice of James Brown, who is not a politician but a singer. Brown went to Washington at his own expense just as he went to Boston and other riot torn cities..."
Thanks leftdog. Good words.
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