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Stage Name: James Brown
Birth Name: James Joseph Brown, Jr.
Date of Birth: Third of May, Nineteen Thirty Three
City/Town of Birth: Barnwell
State/Province of Birth: South Carolina
Country of Birth: United States of America
Short Bio: A legendary figure in the world of popular music,
James Brown was a seminal influence on R&B, Soul, Funk and popular
American music in general. In acknowledgment to the influence James
Brown had, he is also referred to as the 'The Godfather of Soul'.
The 50's and 60's would probably be described as Brown's peak decades,
but he continued to be one of the most productive and hard working
artists of his period. The intensity of Brown's on stage performances
are renowned, and usually contain a trademark cape routine.
Popular Songs: 'Please, Please, Please', 'Papa's Got a Brand
New Bag', 'Night Train', 'I Got You'.
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