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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Discover What’s Streaming On: James Brown: Say It Loud is a new four-part docuseries for A&E about the unlikely rise, the resulting stardom he worked so hard for, and the lasting legacy of “The ...

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 ...

The Godfather of Soul must feel good today. Singer James Brown now has his own bronze statue in his hometown: Augusta, Ga. Residents gathered Friday to witness the unveiling. Mayor Bob Young tells ...

'Get On Up' star said he worked five to eight hours a day with a choreographer. — -- When Chadwick Boseman was approached about taking on the complicated, soulful, split-loving role of James ...