Since then, countless DJs and producers have taken bits of James Brown’s best songs to use in their own new creations, thus allowing Brown’s musical DNA to continue to spread far and wide.

James Brown’s songs are not conventional ... the venue that defines James. He had his first Top 20 hit in 1963 with “Prisoner of Love” and in 1964 he left regional fame behind and ...

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, the legendary Godfather of Soul, died in 2006 at the age of 73, leaving behind a rich musical legacy and a large family. Brown, who revolutionized music with his percussive band ...