James Brown dies at age of 73  

Oh that is so sad, may his music go on forever..RIP James Brown.

My boyfriend which is american said to me this and he was sad a lot.

James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006), commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul" and "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business," was an American entertainer recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th century popular music. He was renowned for his shouting vocals, feverish dancing and unique rhythmic style.As a prolific singer, songwriter, bandleader, and record producer, Brown was a pivotal force in the evolution of gospel and rhythm and blues into soul and funk. He left his mark on numerous other musical genres, including rock, jazz, disco, dance and electronic music, reggae, afrobeat and hip hop.In addition, his music provided the foundation for go-go –a music form derived "from the 'thumpin' funk' sound of James Brown," according to Chuck Brown (no relation) who popularized the music in and around the Washington, DC area Brown began his professional music career in 1953 and skyrocketed to fame during the late 1950s and early 1960s on the strength of his thrilling live performances and string of smash hits. In spite of various personal problems and setbacks, he continued to score hits in every decade through the 1980s. In addition to his acclaim in music, Brown was a presence in American political affairs during the 1960s and 1970s, noted especially for his activism on behalf of African Americans and the poor. During the early 1980s, Brown's music helped to shape the rhythms of early hip hop music, with many groups looping or sampling his funk grooves and turning them into what became hip hop "classics" and the foundations of this music genre.James Brown was recognized by a plethora of (mostly self-bestowed) titles, including Soul Brother Number One, Mr. Dynamite, the Hardest Working Man in Show Business, Minister of The New New Super Heavy Funk, Mr. Please Please Please, The Boss, and the best-known, the Godfather of Soul.




TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES BROWN
His soul filled our ears as we tapped both our feet
His dress, his moves, his style just so neat
So James Brown now joins the ultimate band
In "ROCK & ROLL" heaven, the final stand
For 73 years he shared all of his soul
along with raw energy within his control
He rocked the joint always beyond compare
his " I FEEL GOOD " was always there
The microphone and stand his favorite tool
the cape on his shoulders was just too cool
the depth of feeling, and music inside
we will always remember his soulful stride
THE GODFATHER OF SOUL, was his recognized tag
now where he has gone, "PAPA'S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG"his real gospel heart, is where it belongs
in SOUL heaven above singing those songs
So James takes the "NIGHT TRAIN" and is singing out loud
as he did in 68 singing I'm Black and I'm Proud
his soul and his song fill the heavens with feeling
and leave the angels and god rockin' & reelin'
So JAMES I would sing "PLEASE, PLEASE, DON'T GO
but an angel holds your cape for the very next show
a concert in the sky, where your soul still abides
and always that feeling from deep down inside
Goodbye Mr. Brown, so rock on with the band
in ROCK & ROLL heaven where the music is grand
so while your there Mr. SOUL, give all that listens a deal
to a song from within that is very much real
And these words I say as we part for awhile
Thank you GODFATHER, for your fabulous style
Your soul filled my heart, and my ears with your sound
Rock on with the angels, goodbye MR. BROWN

I was not a huge James Brown fan but I did like him. I felt very sad by his passing and was disgusted when I saw pictures of him in his casket in the Equire. I think that is so crossing the line. It is disrespectful to him and his family

I was so sad when James Brown died. I loved his music and a lot of Motown music. It was very hard for me back then too because I didn't really have anyone around to share my grief. I was about 15 years old then and I didn't know anyone near my age who liked James Brown or who even heard of this guy man. I really think I was born in the wrong era lol.
All seriousness, he was a great and talented man.
R.I.P James Brown. :(

hiya KK

I guess someone has to bring the bad tidings but thank you for letting me/us know.
It's something of a stark untimely coincidence that the Godfather of soul revered by Michael Jackson, should also pass on too.
What age was he?

Alice