Friday, February 4, 2011

James Brown - Get Up Offa That Thing



James Joseph Brown (1933-2006) was an American singer and songwriter. He was born in Augusta, GA and raised by Mattie Brown. James' birth certificate had his first and middle name reversed and he also changed his last name from Gardner to Brown. The change of his last name came from the lady that raised him. If that wasn't enough Brown had a Jr. removed from his name as well, and this is how the ever colorful and most times outlandish James Brown came to be. Brown has had many legal troubles, including some marital issues and spending time in prison. Through all of this, Brown kept an arduous and busy schedule, maintaining that he was, in fact, the hardest working man in show business. James passed away early Christmas morning 2006 from congestive heart failure due to complications from pneunmonia. He is buried at a temporary site at his daughter's (Deanna Thomas Brown) home until a public mausoleum is built for him. He truly was the definiton of a "frontman" and could cut the rug with viscious style. His backing band The JB's/J.B.s, were a fantastic ensemble as well, I would recommend listening to some of their stuff. Now gettup offa that thing and do a lil James Brown..you'll feel better!

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Smelly Dog

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