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Full Name
James Joseph Brown
Born
May 3rd, 1933
Height
5ft 6in
Hometown
Augusta, Georgia, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $100 million
Partner
Tomi Rae Hynie
Family
James Brown was born to Susie Brown and Joseph Gardner Brown in Barnwell, South Carolina, and was raised primarily by relatives in Augusta, Georgia, after his parents separated. He married several times throughout his life and had multiple children. Brown's personal life was often marked by legal disputes, financial challenges and family disagreements, particularly following his death in 2006 over the administration of his estate.
Years Active
1953–2006
Bands
James Brown and the Famous Flames, James Brown Band
Top Tracks
'I Got You (I Feel Good)', 'Papa's Got a Brand New Bag', 'Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine', 'It's a Man's Man's Man's World', 'The Payback'
Top Albums
'Live at the Apollo', 'The Payback', 'Hell', 'There It Is', 'In the Jungle Groove'
Records Sold
More than 100 million
Number Ones
'I Got You (I Feel Good)', 'Papa's Got a Brand New Bag', 'It's a Man's Man's Man's World', 'Living in America'
Fun Facts
James Brown earned the nickname "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business" because of his relentless touring schedule and legendary live performances. ### His rhythmic innovations laid the foundations for funk music and heavily influenced the development of hip hop through extensively sampled recordings. ### Brown was among the first artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 as part of its inaugural class.
Related Artists
Little Richard, Sly Stone, George Clinton, Prince, Otis Redding

James Brown was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, bandleader and record producer widely known as the ‘Godfather of Soul’.

One of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Brown transformed popular music through his groundbreaking innovations in soul, rhythm and blues and funk. Beginning his career in the 1950s with The Famous Flames, he went on to release landmark songs including ‘Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag’, ‘I Got You (I Feel Good)’, ‘It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World’, ‘Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine’ and ‘The Payback’.

His rhythmic emphasis, dynamic stage performances and unmistakable vocal style profoundly influenced artists across funk, rock, hip hop and pop, cementing his legacy as one of music’s greatest pioneers.

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James Brown was an American singer, songwriter and bandleader known as the 'Godfather of Soul', whose innovations helped create funk music and influenced generations of artists.
'I Got You (I Feel Good)' is James Brown's signature song, although 'Papa's Got a Brand New Bag', 'Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine', 'It's a Man's Man's Man's World' and 'The Payback' are also among his most celebrated recordings.
James Brown revolutionised popular music through his emphasis on rhythm, groove and syncopation, helping to invent funk while profoundly influencing soul, rock, hip hop, pop and countless artists across multiple genres.
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