James Brown
James BrownJames Brown the Godfather of Soul, As a child Brown picked cotton, danced for spare change and shined shoes. At 5 years of age he moved to his Aunt's brothel in Augusta, Georgia during which time he learned to play piano, drums and guitar. At 16 he was imprisoned for stealing and landed in reform school for three years where he met his future band leader Bobby ByrdAfter his release, Brown tried his hand at boxing and baseball but a leg injury caused him to give up the bat and pursue music full time. He eventually joined Byrd's gospel group The Gospel Starlighters who would eventually change their name to The Flames.He came out of poverty and prison to become one of the most influential popular musicians of the modern era. He is credited with bringing funk to popular music, and his tireless touring and skill at promotion made him a legend. His first big hits came in 1965 with "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" and "I Got You (I Feel Good)." Brown has had over 100 hits in the U.S and more than 50 top ten R&B hits, and he continues to perform and collaborate with jazz, rock and funk performers.
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