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    James Joseph Brown, Jr. was an American recording artist, and musician who passed away at the age of 73 from congestive heart failure resulting from complications of pneumonia. Brown's sound defined funk music and he is often referred to as "The Godfather of Soul." Born 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina, Brown left school after the sixth grade. In 1955, Brown was noticed as a member of "The Flame... more

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    26 Aug 2014

    Kathy Montilla Born 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina

    James Brown appeared in a television show singing, "I feel good"

    Kathy Montilla27 Aug 2014
    27 Aug 2014

    Kathy Montilla Married to Tomirae Brown for 3 years from 2001 to 2004

    Brown passed away on December 25, 2006, from congestive heart failure due to complications of pneumonia, at age 73

    Kathy Montilla27 Aug 2014
    27 Aug 2014

    Kathy Montilla He quotes, "I've been in slavery all my life. Ain't nothing changes for me but the address"

    He married his first wife, Velma Warren for 16 years from 1953 to 1969

    Kathy Montilla27 Aug 2014

    Released his album "I'm Real" with 2 top hits, "I'm Real" and "Static", which peaked at No. 2 and No. 5, on the R&B chart

    Kathy Montilla27 Aug 2014

    One of his final concert appearances was at the "Irish Oxegen festival" in Punchestown in 2006

    Kathy Montilla27 Aug 2014

    "McDonalds" Commercial with James Brown

    Kathy Montilla27 Aug 2014

    Richard Rogers Interviews James Brown at "News 12's"

    Kathy Montilla27 Aug 2014

    Michael Jackson appeared on James Brown's Concert

    Kathy Montilla27 Aug 2014

    His rendition of the standard, "Prisoner of Love" peaked at the top 20 pop hits

    Kathy Montilla27 Aug 2014
    27 Aug 2014

    Kathy Montilla Brown was successfully treated for prostate cancer

    James Brown at the "2002 MTV Video Music Awards" at Radio City Music Hall in NYC

    Kathy Montilla27 Aug 2014
    27 Aug 2014

    Kathy Montilla Brown married his second wife, Deidre "Deedee" Jenkins for 9 years from 1970 to 1979

    Brown was noticed as a member of "The Flames" with the ballads "Please, Please, Please" and "Try Me"

    Kathy Montilla27 Aug 2014

    Brown produced, directed, and hosted the variety show "Future Shock" which ran for three years

    Kathy Montilla27 Aug 2014

    His third marriage was to Adrienne Lois Rodriguez for 12 years from 1984 until she passed away on January 1996

    Kathy Montilla27 Aug 2014

    He released what the critics cited the first true funk song, "Cold Sweat" which hit number-one on the R&B chart

    Kathy Montilla27 Aug 2014

    He appeared in the documentary film, "When We Were Kings" about the famous "Rumble in the Jungle" heavyweight championship match

    Kathy Montilla27 Aug 2014
    27 Aug 2014

    Kathy Montilla Published his autobiography, "James Brown: The Godfather of Soul"