Tag: James Brown
By Jeralyn, Section Media
Posted on Mon Dec 25, 2006 at 02:42:51 AM EST
Tags: James Brown (all tags)
Posted on Mon Dec 25, 2006 at 02:42:51 AM EST
Tags: James Brown (all tags)
James Brown, the "Godfather of Soul" has died at 73.
Along with Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan and a handful of others, Brown was one of the major musical influences of the past 50 years. At least one generation idolized him, and sometimes openly copied him. His rapid-footed dancing inspired Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson among others. Songs such as David Bowie's "Fame," Prince's "Kiss," George Clinton's "Atomic Dog" and Sly and the Family Stone's "Sing a Simple Song" were clearly based on Brown's rhythms and vocal style.
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