James Brown set the standard for dynamic live performance in American music. Inspired by preachers in the Black church, Brown started out singing in gospel quartets. As the "Godfather of Soul," he ...

Although they played together for less than a year, James Brown became somewhat of a father figure to bassist Bootsy Collins, ...

When you think of James Brown, you might picture him tearing up the stage with his electrifying performances, but his love for American muscle cars was just as dynamic. While his 1968 Chevy Impala ...

Let’s explore how driving influenced the music and soul of James Brown. Imagine James Brown cruising in his 1968 Chevy Impala ...

James Brown was the Godfather of Soul ... of funk—a musical genre that melded the sounds of R&B, jazz, soul, and gospel music—and, in many circles, is regarded as a musical genius, even ...

James Brown - 'Revolution Of The Mind' (1971 ... of Fame he was described as one of the most gifted purveyors of soul music. I couldn’t agree more. I could listen to Al Green all night.” ...

Aretha Franklin’s 1967 version of Otis Redding’s Respect, and James Brown’s 1968 Say It Loud ... and gospel to contribute to the founding of soul music in the 1950s. He had a profound ...

The former James Brown impersonator, nicknamed "the screaming eagle of soul" released his first album ... But he continued to pursue music, having been inspired by the singer James Brown during ...

James Brown and Sly and the Family Stone together with Bollywood Music Directors such as RD Burman, Laxmikant Pyarelal and Kalyanji Anandji. As well as Soul music, the band also draws inspiration ...