James Brown – The Godfather of The Soul

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James Brown had been seminal in pop, rock and soul music for over thirty years. His energy, stage pyrotechnics and raw, nakedly emotional singing have made him a major influence for musical superstars: even today Mick Jagger, Michael Jackson, Prince and Bruce Springsteen acknowledge him. Now, at last, this truly legendary figure, the ‘hardest working man in show business’, the man who wrote the book on soul music, has written his extraordinary life story.

Brown tells of his rise from poverty and segregation to wealth, musical pre-eminence and even political influence. In this compelling book he evokes his childhood in an Augusta brothel, his time in jail, his roots in gospel singing, his first gigs in small southern clubs, his many musical milestones, and every step of his astonishing career. He also recalls the friendships, including those with Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi and Tina Turner. For the first time he discusses the accident that killed his son, and he also talks about the untimely death of his friend, Tami Terrell.