James Brown
James Brown
James Joseph Brownwas an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer and bandleader. The founding father of funk music and a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance, he is often referred to as the "Godfather of Soul". In a career that spanned six decades, he influenced the development of several music genres...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSoul Singer
Date of Birth3 May 1933
CityBarnwell, SC
CountryUnited States of America
I did the thing with bonds, which was about 30 million dollars, and didn't get none of the money on them.
I don't really care what people think, ... I just do my own thing. ... I like being loud and letting people know I'm there.
I named my new son James Joseph Brown II. I think he's going to be a lot better than I was.
Thank God that I had the ability to understand that I had a different beat and that I was a drummer.
I want to say to you: Help yourself, so you can help someone else.
I started Michael years ago. I saw him in Gary, Indiana, and we'd have him on the talent shows. He kind of emulated me, and did the best he could.
Sometimes, you like to let the hair do the talking!
I taught them everything they know, but not everything I know.
Music has to breathe and sweat. You have to play it live.
Takes a man or a woman to say I'm sorry, and it takes a fool to walk away.
You're like a dull knife, just ain't cuttin', just talkin' loud and saying nothing
You can't teach others if you are living the same way.
Sometimes I feel like I'm a preacher as well, 'cause I can really get into an audience.
When you touch me, good God.