absolut_v Posted December 25 Report Share Posted December 25 Singer James Brown, known as the "Godfather of Soul", has died at the age of 73, his agent has said.He was admitted to hospital in Atlanta after being diagnosed with severe pneumonia but died at 0145 local time (0645 GMT), said Frank Copsidas.The star was famous for hits including I Got You (I Feel Good), Papa's Got a Brand New Bag and Living in America."He is such an influence, I learned so much from him," Mr Copsidas told the BBC World Service."On Friday he had his toy giveaway, which is his annual toy giveaway in Augusta, Georgia."On Saturday, he went to his dentist up in Atlanta, and his dentist told him something was wrong, and he sent him to a doctor immediately."String of hitsBrown was born in 1933 in South Carolina.He joined a gospel group as a young man after his release from jail for trying to steal a car.Brown's songs have been widely sampled by other artistsHere is link to a live show done last year @ age of 72http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5070028 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest myles hie Posted December 25 Report Share Posted December 25 RIP JB.Heaven just got a little funkier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest soozin Posted December 25 Report Share Posted December 25 RIP JB.Heaven just got a little funkier. +1 well said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted December 25 Report Share Posted December 25 oh no....... what a loss..... :'(....... he will be missed greatly...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoeBudious Posted December 25 Report Share Posted December 25 The Godfather of SoulCreator of the One BeatHardest working man in show business.Hit me!R.I.P. Mr. James BrownI will dance to your music as long as my knees don't give out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bootstah Posted December 25 Report Share Posted December 25 always loved James Brown I think the best impesonation was Eddie Murphy's Hot Tub skit on SNL. Mr.Brown will be missed :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pod Posted December 25 Report Share Posted December 25 not now james, we're busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest swank Posted December 25 Report Share Posted December 25 Soul has no Tempo - R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan2772 Posted December 25 Report Share Posted December 25 prophets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DiscJockeyJoey Posted December 25 Report Share Posted December 25 wtf i was JUST about to post that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan2772 Posted December 25 Report Share Posted December 25 old school goth techno or something ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Miss_Digital Posted December 26 Report Share Posted December 26 rip :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMT Posted December 26 Report Share Posted December 26 RIP godfather of souland in the spirit of the new rocky movie:GooPzffWkVc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyTrendy Posted December 26 Report Share Posted December 26 i just saw him concert while in memphis last year... :'(RIP James Brown - and thanx for all the great tunes ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Justin Johnson Posted December 26 Report Share Posted December 26 A huge loss for music. He will be greatly missed. R.I.P. :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ddg Posted December 27 Report Share Posted December 27 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest phillydred Posted December 27 Report Share Posted December 27 This could be the worst thing thats happened all year....... I know some of will think this is bullshit but if it wasn´t for this guy there wouldnt be house music.....no dnb.......no breaks......none of it. I wish he could´ve cut out all the drinking and drugs....He would have been able to bang out another 15 years. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pod Posted December 27 Report Share Posted December 27 That it is, that it is. Unfortunately in our little slice of "heaven" most people can't see beyond the drinking or the drugs to realize that. Then they get pissy when you point that out. Don't get me started.RIP James Brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted December 27 Report Share Posted December 27 this is very sad. most def. James brown is the forefather of House and of course Soulful music.......also hip hop/rap......... he did it all......there are very few true legends left alive.... very sadJames Brown IMHO up there with Elvis....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coach Posted December 27 Report Share Posted December 27 Man, this sucks. He was a good friend of my boss, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PORNSTAR Posted December 27 Report Share Posted December 27 Well i started it over on Junkie Chat.. RIP Mr JBhttp://www.cooljunkie.com/forums/index.php?board=6;action=display;threadid=35349 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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