A Tribute to James Brown

James Brown's Music Inspired the World by Adam Fulford

James Brown's Music Resonates In Throughout Every Corner of the World

"The Godfather of Soul," charismatic singer/songwriter James Brown is an American icon whose musical legacy deeply impacts the wider world. Caribbean Reggae star Bob Marley, Kenyan American Afro-Funk artist Victor Sila, Cuban jazz musician Arturo Sandoval, British rockers The Who, Japanese composer Shigeru Umebayashi, and American hip-hop star LL Cool J all cite James Brown as an inspiration and an influence.

James Brown's Music

Renowned for his musical diversity, and also famous for his dance moves, James Brown was a singer, composer, lyricist, and bandleader who played a range of instruments including keyboards, drums, and guitar. With a mastery of many musical styles -- Gospel, Blues, Jazz, R&B, funk -- James Brown's original music covers a wide range of genres, though he is primarily recognized as a soul stylist and as the original innovator of funk.

James Brown's Early Life

Born on May 3, 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina, James Brown lived a hard-scrabble childhood and youth. James Brown's musical career began early in his childhood. He practiced playing a harmonica that his father gave him. His parents divorced when he was only 4. As a child, he entertained WWII troops from Camp Gordon with song and dance, and picked up some change that way.

How Did James Brown Learn Music?

James Brown developed his musical skills largely on his own, but also got musical guidance from various musicians such as guitarist Tampa Red, pianist Leo Austin, and drum-player "Mr. Dink". In his early years, he took on a range of menial jobs to support himself. He even resorted to crime. Despite the difficult circumstances, he managed to hone his musical skills and evolve as a musician.

James Brown Demonstrated that One Can Network and Make Connections Anywhere

At age 16, James Brown was in reform school for armed robbery, where during a musical performance he impressed musician Bobby Byrd, who was in the audience. Byrd and his relatives went on to help and join James Brown in his musical career.

James Brown's Stints in Sports

Brown's musical calling was briefly disrupted by sports stints as a boxer and a baseball player.

Thankfully, James Brown Chose Music

Luckily for the world, James Brown went on to energetically followed his true calling -- music. The rest is earth music history. Thank you, James Brown, 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...

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