2005SUBMARINER Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 James Brown, the dynamic, pompadoured "Godfather of Soul," whose rasping vocals and revolutionary rhythms made him a founder of rap, funk and disco as well, died early Monday, his agent said. He was 73. Brown was hospitalized with pneumonia at Emory Crawford Long Hospital on Sunday and died around 1:45 a.m. Monday, said his agent, Frank Copsidas of Intrigue Music. Longtime friend Charles Bobbit was by his side, he said. Copsidas said the cause of death was uncertain. "We really don't know at this point what he died of," he said. 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro expert dan Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 sad day for all music lovers he is now in that great hot tub in the sky - hot tub, gonna make you hot, Uh, gonna make you sweat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robertk Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 James Brown was one of my all time favorites. Bob Dylan once said years ago, "If I could come back as someone else it would be James Brown!". He lived with a flair and died with a flair.........on Christmas day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 He lived with a flair and died with a flair.........on Christmas day.Yes,.. that he did... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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