When a young Bootsy Collins joined James Brown’s band, the Godfather of Funk bought him a Fender Jazz Bass. Now it’s up for auction

Following Bootsy’s departure from the JBs in 1972, the bass continued its life on stage with Fred Thomas, another of Brown’s longtime bassists ...
Rolling Out

James Brown: Godfather of Soul pathed way for Black R&B artists

James Brown was an iconic American musician who is recognized as one of the most influential figures in rhythm and blues, soul, funk and protest civil rights music. Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia ...
The Root on MSN

A Peek Into the Estate of James Brown, ‘The Godfather of Soul’

Ahead of James Brown's 19th death anniversary, we're taking a rare look into his estate— left the way it was the day he died ...
Thy Black Man on MSN

12 James Brown Songs That Define the Godfather of Soul’s Legacy.

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

James Brown's Daughters Argue Hip-Hop Wouldn’t Exist Without Him: ‘No Michael Jackson... Usher’

James Brown's children believe hip-hop, Usher, and Michael Jackson wouldn't exist without their father's legendary contributions to music. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE to promote A&E's ...
PBS

James Brown’s Explosive Debut

James Brown’s breakout hit “Please, Please, Please” drew directly from the gospel tradition, channeling its pleading repetition and raw emotion into a new sound. Misunderstood by critics but ...
Post and Courier

Looking back on the career of SC native James Brown who performed in Charleston in the 1950s

Nostalgia, like old TV shows, is much-needed comfort in these fast-moving times. For this column, we look back at South Carolina’s iconic moments and notable figures in the world of entertainment and ...