James Brown 'Godfather of Soul' Dies

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ATLANTA (Reuters) - James Brown, the "Godfather of Soul" whose frenetic singing style and bold rhythms brought funk into the mainstream and influenced a new generation of black music, died on Monday at age 73, his manager said.

Brown died at 1:45 a.m. (6:45 a.m. British time) at Emory Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta after being admitted on Saturday for treatment of severe pneumonia, his manager, Frank Copsidas, said. Charles Bobbit, Brown's longtime friend and personal manager, was at his side, he said.


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[1badMF]

it was really sad when I heard the news. I grew up listening to his music. Even though I wasn't born to hear him in person when he was at the top of the charts like you older cats, he still had his place in the music work. much respect!

[ect0m0rph]

rest in peace, he was a great entertainer. i always thought aries spiers impersonation of him on mad tv was hilarious.