slotperfect 7 #1 December 25, 2006 Goodbye to the Godfather of Soul. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,238718,00.html The film of his performance in the T.A.M.I. Show in 1965 is my favorite. I loved him as the preacher in The Blues Brothers as well.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #2 December 25, 2006 Guess he's not feelin' good anymore... RIP, JB... Postscript: Anyone remember that song "James Brown is Dead" by LA Style? 1993, I think._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #3 December 25, 2006 Yeah saw that first thing this morning. Iiiiiii feel badddddd!!! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloody_trauma 2 #4 December 25, 2006 dude seriously i feel like crying. james brown made the best music to break dance to and he helped shape a generation and helped pave the way for todays modern music. he will be missed.Fly it like you stole it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #5 December 25, 2006 Sad news for a Christmas morning, that's for sure. JB was awesome! I am so glad that I saw him 2 years ago in Saskatoon, the day before he went in for prostate cancer surgery. It was one of the best concerts ever.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenz 0 #6 December 25, 2006 that news SUCKS i always pictured him living up to 100 shakin his ass "GETUP get on upAH" its a shame - rest in peace soulman"life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #7 December 25, 2006 He is back on his "good foot" now. RIP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #9 December 25, 2006 video of the man in action performing "I Feel Good" papa's got a brand new bag Eddie Murphy performing the best James Brown imitation ever done RIP "Hardest Workin' Man in Show Business". Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #10 December 25, 2006 Well, "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag!" And God got himself a pretty cool Christmas present this morning - although I'm sure they will be discussing that, "Father of Soul" thing . . . NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #11 December 25, 2006 got to see him in concert in Boston during the 80s. He's really short. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murps2000 86 #12 December 25, 2006 This truly sucks but I knew had to happen sometime. Glad I got to see him back in '93. It's ironic. I listened to James all day at work on my birthday last week. RIP Godfather. Thanks for bringing some soul into this white boy's life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #13 December 25, 2006 RIP Godfather. Thanks for bringing some soul into this white boy's life. Quote 2nd the motion! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #14 December 25, 2006 My mom played a show with him a looooooooong time ago. He was the bomb. RIP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites za_skydiver 0 #15 December 26, 2006 Saw him live in 2003 opening for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Man, that brother had some soul! He was awesome! RIP Mr BrownSome dream of flying, i live the dream... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tdog 0 #16 December 26, 2006 Since I do lighting for concerts on occasion - my sales rep hooked up all the House of Blues with lighting rigs - and he pulled a favor and I was able to see The Godfather in Vegas at HOB, front row center. I never have been so close to a performer for the entire show - as he was not afraid of the audience... RIP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tdog 0 #17 December 26, 2006 Quote Postscript: Anyone remember that song "James Brown is Dead" by LA Style? 1993, I think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr_6q9DcSiM I was singing it today... In a respectful sort of way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lawrocket 3 #18 December 26, 2006 I can't seem to find my "Free James Brown" t-shirt I had in college. Man, I loved James Brown. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #19 December 26, 2006 Godspeed to the father of soul. The angels will be jammin' out tonight. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #20 December 26, 2006 I just hit KEXP.org to listen to an archived show from last week. The first song on "The Roadhouse" last Wednesday was "Let's Make Christmas Mean Something This Year" by none other than James Brown. Freaky deaky."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
weegegirl 2 #14 December 25, 2006 My mom played a show with him a looooooooong time ago. He was the bomb. RIP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
za_skydiver 0 #15 December 26, 2006 Saw him live in 2003 opening for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Man, that brother had some soul! He was awesome! RIP Mr BrownSome dream of flying, i live the dream... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #16 December 26, 2006 Since I do lighting for concerts on occasion - my sales rep hooked up all the House of Blues with lighting rigs - and he pulled a favor and I was able to see The Godfather in Vegas at HOB, front row center. I never have been so close to a performer for the entire show - as he was not afraid of the audience... RIP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #17 December 26, 2006 Quote Postscript: Anyone remember that song "James Brown is Dead" by LA Style? 1993, I think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr_6q9DcSiM I was singing it today... In a respectful sort of way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #18 December 26, 2006 I can't seem to find my "Free James Brown" t-shirt I had in college. Man, I loved James Brown. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #19 December 26, 2006 Godspeed to the father of soul. The angels will be jammin' out tonight. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #20 December 26, 2006 I just hit KEXP.org to listen to an archived show from last week. The first song on "The Roadhouse" last Wednesday was "Let's Make Christmas Mean Something This Year" by none other than James Brown. Freaky deaky."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
