James Brown
American musician
The best showman and one of the most influential singers of the 20th century, who transformed R&B into funk with his tight, driving style.
| Born | May 3, 1933 |
| Hometown | Barnwell, South Carolina, United States |
| Height | 5'6" (1.68m) |
| Spouse | Adrienne Rodriguez, Deidre Jenkins, Velma Warren |
| Partner | Tomi Rae Hynie |
| Children | James Brown Jr. |
| Parents | Joseph Gardner Brown, Susie Brown |
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Videos
Varied Soloing Approaches On 'Brown Gatton' With Josh Smith
LIVE FROM FLAT V by Josh Smith SWITCHING GEARS Josh Smith presented the meat and potatoes of the tune “Brown Gatton,” a song from his 2017 album, Still, that is a musical tribute to two of his heroes — the somewhat unlikely duo of the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, and jazz/rock/country guitar wizard Danny Gatton. This month, Josh shares some of the approaches he uses for soloing on the tune.
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
The Power of Soul
1h 18min
2015
The Night James Brown Saved Boston
1h
2008
Glastonbury
R
2h 15min
2007
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