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RIP James Brown

AxlUlrichAxlUlrich Posts: 12,652
edited December 2006 in Other Music
what a way to start off Christmas...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061225/ap_on_en_mu/obit_brown
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  • binauralsoundsbinauralsounds Posts: 1,357
    Just read bout this on a site. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

    RIP James!!!!!!!!
  • StereotypeStereotype Posts: 885
    ow damn :(
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  • ByrnzieByrnzie Posts: 21,037
    The end of a legend!
  • iluvcatsiluvcats Posts: 5,153
    we saw him in concert....he was one of the many performers at the end of september in 2001 in DC at RFK stadium (michael jackson had a 9/11 benefit concert which was a logistical nightmare but i got to see many artists like JB and rod stewart that i would not normally go to see)

    RIP JB.
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  • PandemicPandemic Posts: 54
    Not too many undiputed icons still with us now.

    Sad.
  • pizzaboynizzapizzaboynizza Posts: 31
    Damn, that came strait out of the left field.

    There's been too much death the past few years.
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    there's always someone that goes at christmas...
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • FinsburyParkCarrotsFinsburyParkCarrots Posts: 12,223
    He was more cool than he was talented, but, come to think of it, he was more Reaganite than he was Soul. So, fuck him. Merry Christmas.
  • concretepillowconcretepillow Posts: 264
    Byrnzie wrote:
    The end of a legend!
    RIP......The Godfather of Soul.
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  • off_the_recordoff_the_record Posts: 843
    'tis a shame, but lets be honest people, he's one of the most overrated artists of all time.
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  • kdpjamkdpjam Posts: 2,303
    what a major bummer. love ya james! you had a major influence on artists i love! prince and the royal crescent mob to name two just off the top of my head.

    r.i.p.
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  • Bu$hleagueBu$hleague Posts: 78
    Damn... what sad news.

    I don't understand why so many people are dissing his talents, he's surely one of the all time greats.... Payback, Papa's Gotta Brand New Bag, Funky President... Timeless.


    "People, people, we've got to get over before we go under..."

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  • YukikoYukiko Posts: 109
    Ohh!!!!... this is terrible!!!!...
    ...jamas fue pensado llegar a esto...
  • EvvoEvvo Posts: 195
    Heaven's got a brand new bag

    RIP James
  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    if elvis is king
    who is james brown -
    GOD?
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  • Lost_ClayLost_Clay Posts: 1,085
    r.i.p.

    now i really really regret seeing him in halifax a few years ago
    "ah fuck it get in trouble"

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  • spongersponger Posts: 3,159
    I lost a lot of respect for JB after he started lending his image to various gangstah rappers. If he had any respect for african americans, he would've proclaimed gangstah rap as a poison that contributes to the deterioration of the black future.
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  • Sonja_SSonja_S Posts: 444
    sponger wrote:
    I lost a lot of respect for JB after he started lending his image to various gangstah rappers. If he had any respect for african americans, he would've proclaimed gangstah rap as a poison that contributes to the deterioration of the black future.

    I have even more problems with him beating up his wife. Musically, he is a legend though.
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  • I Am GoneI Am Gone Posts: 831
    Thanks for the funk James - we'll miss you...
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  • chiquimonkeychiquimonkey Posts: 9,337
    RIP james brown, king of funk
  • yield2meyield2me Posts: 1,291
    "The big payback!" - love that tune! Good luck James, hope you made it in.
    “May you live to be 100 and may the last voice you hear be mine.” - Frank Sinatra
  • cc10106cc10106 Posts: 385
    some might think it inappropriate at this time, but PLEASE tell me you have seen this already...

    effin hilarious -

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvJH8-E-h0A
  • afaridafarid Posts: 177
    my friend saw him live couple of years ago. He said it was one of the best concert of his life. James was pure funk. His music is timeless and influence endless. He will be missed.
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  • MookieBlaylock5v1MookieBlaylock5v1 Posts: 353
    Evvo wrote:
    Heaven's got a brand new bag

    RIP James

    The hardest working man in showbiz...

    just became the hardest working man in heaven.
  • spongersponger Posts: 3,159
    Sonja_S wrote:
    I have even more problems with him beating up his wife. Musically, he is a legend though.

    In some documentary I saw about him on TV, it was mentioned that he doesn't hesitate to fire people in his band if they mess up just once on stage.
    reigning champion

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  • off_the_recordoff_the_record Posts: 843
    sponger wrote:
    In some documentary I saw about him on TV, it was mentioned that he doesn't hesitate to fire people in his band if they mess up just once on stage.

    too bad he couldnt be fired for not knowing how to sing. his band made him what he was.
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  • MookieBlaylock5v1MookieBlaylock5v1 Posts: 353
    anybody remember an old house music/techno tune that would say "James Brown is dead"?
  • citizen_drewcitizen_drew Posts: 170
    sponger wrote:
    In some documentary I saw about him on TV, it was mentioned that he doesn't hesitate to fire people in his band if they mess up just once on stage.

    I heard this too. I also heard when he was pumping his hand with fingers extended to the beat….he was actually pointing out a fine of five, five, five, dollars or whatever to the musician who was offbeat…haha. What a performer…

    I sort of met him once…It went like this…Welcome to Reno Mr. Brown. Your limo should be here any second…

    The funeral looked like a pretty good time considering it was a funeral and all.

    RIP Mr. Soul ...
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