James Brown set the standard for dynamic live performance in American music. Inspired by preachers in the Black church, Brown started out singing in gospel quartets. As the "Godfather of Soul," he ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When discussing the foundations of modern music, James Brown is a name that cannot be ignored. Known as the ...

James Brown: Say It Loud,' a two-part docuseries from A&E, will air on Monday, Feb. 19 and Tuesday, Feb. 20 Nicholas Rice is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE Magazine. He began working with the brand as ...

James Brown always knew his measure. He thought very highly of his favorite person, James Brown, and was convinced that guy could do just about anything he set his mind to. Asked how he survived ...

A major hit and an iconic ballad in his discography, this song doesn’t boast the extravagant, sweaty, exploding-on-stage persona of James Brown. Rather, it’s a passionate piece of work.

The One: The Life and Music of James Brown by RJ Smith records, corrects and carves out historical significance of James Brown's life. Mark Ulriksen The One: The Life and Music of James Brown RJ ...