The Godfather of Soul

[sean_ward]

"Thank God
that I had the ability
to understand
that I had a different beat
and that I was a drummer."

- JAMES BROWN (R.I.P. 1933-2006)

Comments

[papajoemambo]

Truth was never better told, brother.

[sean_ward]

Damn right!

[papajoemambo]

I know this isn't quite your scene, but check this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8VTmy5clHk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl4dPM2ms8k

You may have already seen some of this, but I think it'll get ya smiling broadly, man.

[towishandsmile]

he was supposed to perform at casino rama a few weeks after he died to! :(

[sean_ward]

Aw, did you have tickets??

Set up a make-shift bandshell near your house and I'll come sing James Brown songs to you!

[hellb]

It's Eriel from facebook. Added you--not kindly add me back. ;)