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 ...

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 ...

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.

James Brown has not appeared on Broadway. How many West End shows has James Brown been in? James Brown has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows. What was James Brown's first West End show?

THE ONE. James Brown was obsessed with The One. It signified the first and over-emphasised beat of the 4/4 rhythm of funk, the music that Brown and his band spawned between 1965’s “Papa’s ...

To add to the edgy, volatile atmosphere, the city’s premier arena, The Garden, was due to stage a James Brown show for a 14,000 strong crowd. Fearing it would be hosting a riot, the Garden was ...

Almost 40 years ago, a songwriter found herself in musician James Brown’s inner circle. The relationship would nearly destroy her career. Decades later, she’s trying to solve the mystery of Ja ...