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James Brown wrote a song about you: Look at me. You know what you see. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Morgan sums up 20 years Aug 14, 2009
Morgan cited a change in processional music from Pomp and Circumstance to salsa, a blind student and guide dog who received singer James Brown s I feel good. to Bill Cosby urging his children to leave home upon graduation. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Rockin' on the river Aug 13, 2009
WHERE: Jessye Norman Amphitheater, James Brown Boulevard at Riverwalk Augusta. COST: $15 advance, $20 day of and $50 VIP; advance tickets at Fetch Dog Treats in Surrey Center, Mellow Mushroom and. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Georgia Music HOF to move to Atlanta? Aug 13, 2009
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame celebrates the music and lives of more than 100 Georgia legends such as Ray Charles, James Brown, Otis Redding, Gladys Knight, Little Richard, Allman Brothers and Johnny Mercer. It holds thousands of documents and artifacts telling the story of Georgia s music history, from the earliest Native American instruments to the latest genres. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Steve Levesque: Veteran Music Publicist and President of Luck Media & Marketing, Inc. Shares His PR Expertise to Aspiring Artists at the Songsalive! Workshop in Las Vegas on August 17 Aug 12, 2009
With more than 25 years in the business, Levesque has represented iconic artists such as Chaka Khan, BUSH, Michael Jackson, LIT, James Brown, Sara Evans, Taylor Dayne, Billy Ray Cyrus, along with Sony, Warner Bros Records, RCA Records, and Musicians Institute to name a few. Founded in 1999, Levesques firm caters to breaking and emerging artists, combining traditional publicity techniques with innovative online grassroots marketing. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mark Bradley Aug 11, 2009
Bradley s Media Buzz: SEC gets grabby; Vick on 60 Minutes. Esteemed AJC colleague Chip Towers asks Mike Slive if he's really all that Orwellian. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Funk soul brother now a frontman Aug 7, 2009
Once James Brown's sideman, Fred Wesley is now leader of the pack, writes Andrew Drever. FRED Wesley, who served as James Brown s former music director, arranger, producer, trombonist and co-writer, can confirm the Godfather of Soul s legendary reputation as a hard, sometimes cruel taskmaster ... An ordinary musician couldn t take James Brown, says Wesley, bandleader during Brown s classic funk era of 1968-75. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Still Corey Smith Aug 6, 2009
WHERE: Jessye Norman Amphitheater, Riverwalk Augusta at James Brown Boulevard. COST: $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Just Because Aug 5, 2009
I had one tape - an old, 1970s James Brown compilation - and I would spend my days packaging records up and sending them to Japan while doing the splits. They gave me the sack. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Back by Popular Demand: Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels Ditch Their Cars for Mackinac Island's 5th Annual Mackinac Island Music Festival Aug 1, 2009
Mitch Ryder is noted for his gruff, wailing singing style, much influenced by rock's icon's Little Richard and James Brown. Rolling Stone Magazine dubs Ryder as "the howling titan of soul and working class party rock ... he's Saturday night in a bottle." Ryder's opening act will be veteran slide guitarist Kraig Kenning from Chicago, who captured first place honors in the National Guitar Slide Festival in North Carolina. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Final Farewell For Local Jazz Legend Jul 30, 2009
A world renowned trumpet player, he played with the likes of James Brown, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Sinatra. In 1999, he performed at the reopening of the Ritz Theatre. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Country Fair and Arts Festival planned Saturday Jul 30, 2009
Comparisons have been drawn to Talking Heads, Fela Kuti, Bjork and James Brown, but Rubblebuckets afro-beat inspired, trip-rock soul experience is beyond classification. In addition to winning Relix Magazines Jam-Off competition in July 2008, Rubblebucket was recently named Best New Band of 2008, by Seven Days Vermont. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
Forrest had a zest for living Jul 29, 2009
A memorial service for Vernon Forrest will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at James Brown Arena, his family said Tuesday. Flowers should be sent to W.H. Mays Funeral Home, 1221 James Brown Blvd., and donations should be made in his name to The Augusta Boxing Club, 1929 Walton Way. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Click to read:Feds Search Home of Jackson's Doctor Jul 29, 2009
Feds Search Home of Jackson's Doctor - CBS News. LAS VEGAS, July 28, 2009. (CBS News)
Prince's edgy 'Rain' still pounds Jul 28, 2009
" Neo-soul singer Maxwell, who considers himself more of a "Sign O' the Times" man, looks at "Purple Rain" as Prince's "Warhol moment, where his Jimi Hendrix and his Rick James and his James Brown came together and he said, 'Here's all these things, and here's my take. " The album also found him playing up his rock-and-roll side, even more than "Little Red Corvette," at the helm of a killer band, the Revolution, with the spotlight often falling on the singer's awe-inspiring lead guitar. But... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Movie capsules Jul 24, 2009
A few weeks before the Ali-Foreman fight, James Brown, B.B. King, Bill Withers, Celia Cruz, the Spinners, and Miriam Makeba performed in a three-day concert, discussed at the time as the black Woodstock. Culled from 125 hours of footage, the movie is a random abridgement that entertains despite its tendency to wander through a lot of terrific material. (Boston Globe)
* More jazz, less talk Jul 24, 2009
com) has recorded and toured with everyone from Miles Davis and Dianne Reeves to James Brown and Steely Dan. He is also known as a session player and composer for Hollywood films, including Pixars WALL-E and Finding Nemo. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir Jul 24, 2009
James Brown, Mavis Staples, Aretha Franklin, Wayne Shorter, Count Basie, Dinah Washington, Otis Redding, Johnny Mathis, Donny Hathaway and Mongo Santamaria. 3. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Local Jazz Musician Great Dies Jul 23, 2009
Teddy Washington Performed With James Brown, B.B. King and Frank Sinatra ... Washington performed with the likes of James Brown, B.B. King and Frank Sinatra -- just to name a few. (News4Jax.com, FL)
The way he moved: Jackson leaves dance world void Jul 21, 2009 Jackson & Brown Jul 18, 2009 "Soul Power" Jul 18, 2009 Talking Points Jul 17, 2009 ALZHEIMER'S: Black church, researchers join up to fend off cognitive decline Jul 17, 2009 'Soul Power' offers compelling glimpse of music greats Jul 17, 2009 VOICE OF THE PEOPLE | July 15 Jul 16, 2009 Cherry Blossom Festival Turns Macon... Jul 16, 2009 - Life Out Here: Legacy isn’t all it could have been 0 Jul 15, 2009 'Soul Power': the Ali-Foreman fight soundtrack Jul 13, 2009 Jackson estate facing massive tax bill (247) Jul 13, 2009 Raiatea's roots Jul 13, 2009 Kenny Wayne Shepherd Friday, July 24 Jul 13, 2009 Forum: Deification of Jackson as creepy as he was Jul 12, 2009 Documentary ‘Soul Power’ revives 1974 Zaire concert Jul 12, 2009 Michael Jackson's final resting place a mystery Jul 11, 2009 The power of 'Soul' is the music Jul 10, 2009 Batesville Casket is coy about starring role in Jackson funeral Jul 10, 2009 Sky City just what the doctor ordered Jul 9, 2009 Across the nation, Jackson memorialized Jul 8, 2009 Michael Jackson, complicated celebrity, honored by world Jul 8, 2009 Africa: Michael Jackson Laid to Rest Jul 8, 2009 Jacksons luxe lifestyle aided by Wall Street Jul 7, 2009 ARETHA INTERVIEW: Franklin remembers the time with Jackson Jul 7, 2009 Jackson's Mom Loses Bid to Control Estate Jul 7, 2009 Soccer Mom Chronicles: Death of a king Jul 6, 2009 Library to sweeten the deal on movies Jul 6, 2009 Garrett pays tribute to Warumpi frontman Jul 5, 2009 James Brown's friends hope documentary will preserve his legacy Jul 4, 2009 Saturday TV: The Night James Brown Saved Boston Jul 3, 2009 Brewton native recalls meeting ‘King of Pop’ (439) Jul 2, 2009 Concert calendar Jul 2, 2009 Jackson moonwalked to hyperstardom Jul 2, 2009 Jackson’s influence extends from R&B to pop, rap to rock Jul 2, 2009 Jackson’s fashion influence from thrilling to bad Jul 2, 2009 Jabbawockeez Call Michael Jackson The 'Foundation' Of Their Dance Style Jul 2, 2009 Jackson fans flock to Common Jul 1, 2009 Jackson tribute in Augusta Jul 1, 2009 Jackson's Legacy: Passing the Torch Jul 1, 2009 Shameless Joe Jackson Jul 1, 2009 Usher: 'I Wouldn't Be Who I Am Today Without Michael Jackson' Jul 1, 2009 King of Pop opened doors and minds Jul 1, 2009 Apollo Theater Memorial Jul 1, 2009 Revs. Sharpton, Jackson Vie for Spotlight Jul 1, 2009 What Would Michael Jackson's Next Album Have Sounded Like? Jun 30, 2009 BMI to honor Kristofferson as a music icon Jun 30, 2009 Battle to control Jackson's fortune begins Jun 30, 2009 A little hint at life in the other Georgia Jun 30, 2009 Jackson Was A Study In Black And White Jun 29, 2009 Jamie Foxx, New Edition Open BET Awards With Rousing Michael Jackson Tributes Jun 29, 2009 Rants and Raves Jun 29, 2009 Local artists comment on Jackson Jun 28, 2009 Click to read:Focus Shifting To Drugs In Jackson's Death Jun 28, 2009 Jackson's death leaves 'gigantic void,' local musicians say Jun 28, 2009 Pop icon's Atlanta impact Jun 28, 2009 Nigeria: And My Idol Died Jun 28, 2009 Soprano family values Jun 28, 2009 Michael Jackson's legacy: music and scandal Jun 28, 2009 A Little Boy Takes Charge of His Family's Band, Then Leaves It Far Behind Jun 28, 2009 Michael Jackson: More than just KING OF POP Jun 27, 2009 Haunted By 'Thriller'? Jun 27, 2009 Motown's Gordy On Discovering Jackson Jun 27, 2009 Click to read:The Man With The Moves Jun 27, 2009 He changedthe course ofmusic, society Jun 27, 2009 BREAKING: Pop icon Michael Jackson dies at 50 Jun 27, 2009
Like none before him, Hill said, Jackson combined: the funky street dance called popping, akin to the robot and the moonwalk (which Jackson didn't invent but took mainstream); the slick, jazzy technique of choreographer Bob Fosse; the electric twists and turns of R&B showmen Jackie Wilson and James Brown. "He no less than changed the way that human beings moved and moved to the beat," Hill said. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Summer soul with Richie Rich Jul 20, 2009
A singer and songwriter with a 35-year career, the Boston native was inspired by Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, and James Brown. Rich has performed with Chick Corea, Quincy Jones, and others, and joining him on the Terrace is 24 Karat Funk. (Boston Globe)
Sharpton is one of the few people to have a close relationship with the King of Pop and the man they both revered, James Brown, the Godfather of Soul ... ESSENCE: You had the unique opportunity to be close to two musical icons: Michael Jackson and James Brown ... SHARPTON: I debated Bill O'Reilly on his show last night and he, ironically, said that Michael Jackson wasn't a pioneer like James Brown. (CNN)
Starring James Brown, B.B. King and Muhammad Ali ... At one point, James Brown, one of the stars of the documentary, looks into the camera and tells viewers that, after seeing this movie, they should walk out of the theater thinking, "Damn right, I'm somebody." Who could have imagined that by the time that footage was seen Brown would be dead and that Barack Obama would be president ... Ultimately, of course, a concert movie rises and falls on the basis of its performance footage: One song by... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
But then, Sharpton apparently told "Essence" magazine, "I debated Bill O'Reilly, and he ironically, said that Michael Jackson wasn't a pioneer like James Brown. I said, that's funny, because you attacked James Brown when he died, too." ... I never criticized James Brown when he died, ever. (Fox News)
Frank Hart, 72, who recently picked up a trumpet after 45 years, and the Rev. James Brown, 61, practice a song they will play for a program at the First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, N.C. Music is one of the ways Brown encourages members to keep their minds supple ... Or swing around back and you'll likely find the church's head pastor, the Rev. James Brown, picking grapes in the organic orchard, laughing and talking with some of his congregants, in his deep, gravelly voice, about the... (USA Today -- News)
Before the fight, James Brown, B.B. King, Bill Withers, Celia Cruz, The Spinners, Miriam Makeba, among others performed in a three-day concert, discussed at the time as the black Woodstock ... With: James Brown, B.B. King, Bill Withers, Celia Cruz, the Spinners, Miriam Makeba. (Boston Globe)
In the words of the late soul singer James brown: I don't want nobody to give me nothing; open up the door and I'll get it myself. Larry Hill. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
The Douglass Theatre, where Otis Redding and James Brown were discovered, is considered an architectural treasure and is a focal point of the downtown restoration in Macon ... Travelers to Macon often come to follow in the footsteps of the Allman Brothers, Little Richard, James Brown and Otis Redding, some of the many musicians who called Macon home. (Suite101.com)
Life Out Here: Legacy isn t all it could have been - Imperial Valley Press Online - Our Opinion. Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 1:57:55 am. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
"Soul Power," which opens Friday in San Francisco, chronicles Zaire '74 and its preparations with performances from James Brown, the Spinners, Bill Withers, B.B. King, Miriam Makeba and Celia Cruz ... "Then, when James Brown passed away on Christmas Day 2006, I decided to make the film - he was such a profound cultural figure, and it reminded me of all the people at the festival who really needed this documentary to dignify their performances there." ... "But (filmmakers) didn't film them as... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Worries over estate tax were a big factor in the lengthy legal battle over the estate of singer James Brown, who died of heart failure on Christmas Day, 2006. A judge in May approved a settlement that gives nearly half of his assets to a charitable trust, about a quarter to his wife and young son, and the rest to Brown s adult children. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
"But it wasn't always Hawaiian music." Indeed, the Helms grew up listening to sounds that ranged from James Brown to Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam. Helm credits her tutu her maternal grandmother, Olga Holi for helping her embrace her heritage. (Honolulu Advertiser)
He is widely considered to be one of the best blues/rock guitarists (James Brown once referred to him as one of the wonders of the world ) and on September 1, 2008, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation released the guitar that Kenny designed the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Stratocaster. His musical career has been nothing short of phenomenal. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
The thing is, Frank and Elvis and other superstars such as James Brown didn't sleep with little boys. "What's wrong with sharing love?" Jackson asked in 2003. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The event was chronicled in the Oscar-winning 1996 documentary When We Were Kings, but the film offered just a glimpse of the accompanying three-night music festival held in a Kinshasa sports stadium featuring African-American royalty: James Brown, B.B. King, Bill Withers, the Crusaders, the Spinners, and others. That didn t sit well with Jeffrey Levy-Hinte, one of the editors of When We Were Kings, who for many years dreamed about combing through more than 120 hours of outtakes sent back to the... (Boston Globe)
The body of singer James Brown was kept in a sealed gold casket inside his South Carolina home for more than two months before being interred in 2007 at the home of one of his daughters. "You're probably talking more about an impatient public and an impatient press wanting to know what's going to happen and that impatience needs to be understood," Elvig said. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
James Brown performs at the 1974 concert in Zaire, Africa ... Soul Power* * 1/2 (out of four)Stars: James Brown, B.B. King, Bill Withers, Celia Cruz, Miriam Makeba, Muhammad AliDirector: Jeffrey Levy-HinteDistributor: Sony Pictures ClassicsRating: PG-13 for some thematic elements and brief, strong languageRunning time: 1 hour, 33 minutesOpens Friday in select cities ... It's hard not to be riveted by the central idea of "the beat returning to the roots" and the performances of such luminaries as... (USA Today -- Life)
Three years ago, the company provided a Promethean casket, similar to the one Jackson was buried in, for soul singer James Brown. Batesville Casket is one of the largest companies in the small town of Batesville, Ind. (USA Today -- Life)
The film features performances by Bill Withers, African performers Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela, and, most notably, James Brown. Usually, when I see a film is opening exclusively in New York and Los Angeles, I quietly add it to my "things to see on DVD" list, but this seems a little different. (The Augusta Chronicle)
"I am here today to pay tribute to Michael Jackson. I was at the Apollo when he first opened for James Brown in 1969 at amateur night," she said. "When I was younger, I wanted to marry Michael Jackson. He was my husband!". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Motown great Berry Gordy compared Jackson's dancing to that of James Brown and his singing to Smokey Robinson, himself a part of the service. Jackson across the Web. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
The coffin known as The Promethean was the same model in which the singer James Brown alias the Godfather of Soul, was buried. Doctors at the Los Angeles coroner's office had by yesterday not completed tests on Jackson's brain. (allAfrica.com)
This so-called securitization of intellectual property rights was followed by other entertainers, including James Brown and Isley Brothers. Wall Street has also had some notable missteps with the music industry, including private equity firm Terra Firmas 2007 buyout of recording company EMI Group PLC. The label has struggled amid the decline of CD sales, the rise of digital music downloading and the departure of major acts like Radiohead and the Rolling Stones. (MSNBC -- Music)
"He liked James Brown and Jackie Wilson, especially his rendition of Doggin' Around. He kind of emulated that. But when you listened to his albums, you knew he was an original and had things of his own coming from his heart.". From 1979 to 1982, before Franklin returned to Detroit, she and the Jackson family were neighbors in Encino, a valley suburb "away from the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles," she says. (USA Today -- Life)
It's James Brown estate all over again. Why write a will for the lawyers to steal your life's work away from your family and to include themselves in your will. (CBS News)
He was influenced by the likes of Elvis Presley and James Brown, and his own music influenced so many who came after him, as he led the way to breaking racial boundaries with his mini movie-like music videos and his unusual and incredible style of dance. He was the face and voice of my generation. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Library Director Gary Swint says the tapes won't be making the move into the new building going up across James Brown Boulevard. The audiovisual department in the new main branch, scheduled to open in June 2010, will have DVDs only, and the disc collection will get a major boost thanks to the sales tax referendum passed last month. (The Augusta Chronicle)
"If you think of Mick Jagger or James brown or Michael Hutchence or any of the sort of really charismatic performers that just take over a stage - whether they are on the back of a flat bed truck in a dusty community or whether they're in a theatre in Sydney or Melbourne - this bloke had it and he had it in spades," he said. He says George Burrarrawanga's recordings of rock music in Indigenous language changed the way the media and the music industry saw Indigenous music. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Indigenous)
Two members of the late James Brown s entourage are hoping to preserve the legacy of the era that their old boss helped create. They say that positive legacy is in danger of becoming extinct because of the negative influence of today s pop culture. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The Night James Brown Saved Boston. The Night James Brown Saved Boston ... So this electrifying 2008 documentary about the events leading up to a James Brown concert in Boston, scheduled for April 5, 1968 (as fate would have it, the day after Martin Luther King's assassination), is most welcome both for its educational value and because it's just so damn cool. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
We chit-chatted for a moment about our mutual respect for the legendary James Brown, Golden said ... He was the new generation of (James Brown). (Atmore Advance, AL)
GUCCI MANE, SOULJA BOY AND FRIENDS: 7:30 p.m. Friday, James Brown Arena, 601 Seventh St.; $29 ... STEVE HARVEY: 8 p.m. Oct. 3, James Brown Arena, 601 Seventh St.; $33 ... GAITHER VOCAL BAND REUNITED: 6 p.m. Nov. 14, James Brown Arena, 601 Seventh St.; $29. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Taking everything he d learned from the Nicholas Brothers and Jackie Wilson and James Brown and Bob Fosse (Brown and Fosse especially), he d added bits of his own and unleashed himself. Could this be the first human being to have had his cartilage replaced with quicksilver. (Boston Globe)
He took the sweet sadness of Smokey Robinson, the gruff soul of James Brown, the windblown elegance of Diana Ross, and the unbridled exuberance and civic responsibility of Stevie Wonder and blanketed them with a satiny, effervescent cool that made the ethereal feel substantial. The hook-ups with McCartney were no mere photo ops. (Boston Globe)
At the time of the Jackson 5 s 1970 debut, the urchin with the James Brown moves sported a de rigueur black power afro, along with polyester bell-bottoms, butterfly collar shirts, and fringy vests. He resembled a tamed and miniaturized Sly Stone. (Boston Globe)
"Brewer noted that Jackson modeled his moves on James Brown, and now a new generation of dancers not just the Jabbawockeez are fashioning their style after the King of Pop. "Michael Jackson had a pretty incredible impact on the world of dance," he said. "He set a lot of trends, mannerisms, how he got down. He was very charismatic in the way that he moved and how he entertained. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Denise Brown, a daughter of Mr. Jackson's idol James Brown, spoke to the crowd from the base of her father's statue as people lit candles in honor of the King of Pop. "He truly, truly loved my father, and (my father) truly loved Michael," Ms. Brown said. Fans sang along to the late singer's hits and watched as an impersonator used some of Mr. Jackson's signature moves while dancing to his hit Billie Jean. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Radio Station WKSP-FM will hold a tribute event for Michael Jackson at 7 p.m. at the James Brown statue on Broad Street, according to a sales representative for the radio station. The station welcomes fans to bring candles, flowers and other items to honor the singer, who died Thursday of cardiac arrest. (The Augusta Chronicle)
(CBS) Michael Jackson often called James Brown his greatest inspiration. From the first time he saw the "Godfather of Soul" onstage, he knew that was what he wanted to do. (CBS News)
As for Joe Jackson, what can I say- he's from a different generation of Ike Turner and James Brown. Cold, callousness, indifference, and amoral opportunism are not new in America. (Slate)
" And though Jackson is gone, Usher said he'll always have his memories of the times they spent together, including a 2001 show in New York City where the two shared the stage. It's a moment that will be with Ush for the rest of his life one that will probably never be topped. "There's two highlights that I will always remember in my career," he offered. "One, sharing the stage with James Brown at the Grammys, where he named me 'the Godson of Soul,' and sharing the stage with Michael Jackson in... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Influenced by the outstanding showmanship of James Brown, Michael steadily developed his own signature style and transcended racial barriers. As a young girl growing up in Chicago, I somehow felt connected to my neighbor from Gary, Ind. (Anchorage Daily News)
The Apollo also played a role in remembrances for James Brown after his death in 2006, hosting a public viewing of the "Godfather of Soul" for thousands of fans. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
Sharpton led the elaborate 2006 memorial for his mentor, James Brown, another legendary entertainer. In recent years, they have used the same grandstands, including the funeral of Coretta Scott King, as prominent public forums. (Fox News)
I met James Brown, had the opportunity to work wit' him too ... You got your Michael Jacksons, your James Browns, Princes, Nat King Coles, just to shed light on the Earth. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Past honorees include Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, the Bee Gees, James Brown and Crosby, Stills & Nash. Kristofferson's classic songs include "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down," "Help Me Make it Through the Night" and "Me and Bobby McGee." He's also an actor who has appeared in movies like "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" and the "Blade" trilogy. (Yahoo News)
The high stakes and array of people involved will likely make the fight far more convoluted than recent high-profile squabbles over the estates of singer James Brown and ex-Playboy playmate Anna Nicole Smith. "There's no doubt that there's going to be a big battle," said Alexis Martin Neely, a Los Angeles-based estate attorney. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Do you suppose that Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton want to stuff the carcass, and put it on a glass bubble top train car, and parade it around the country, like James Brown. getalife. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Is Danyel Smith too young to remember Jackie Robinson, or Hank Aaron, or Arthur Ashe, or Wilt Chamberlain, or Julius Erving, or Magic Johnson, or Michael Jordan, or Charles Barkley, or Cassius Clay aka Muhammed Ali, or Louis Armstrong, or Harry Belafonte, or Chuck Berry, or James Brown, or Ray Charles, or Nat King Cole, or John Coltrane, or Miles Davis, or Aretha Franklin, or Marvin Gaye, or Jimi Hendrix, or Lena Horne, or Etta James, or Quincy Jones, or Wynton Marsalis, or Smokey Robinson, or... (CBS News)
Foxx does a decent Moonwalk; New Edition perform Jackson 5 medley. by Kyle Anderson, with additional reporting by Eric Ditzian. (VHI.com -- Music News)
I WOULD LIKE to thank everyone responsible for bringing Bill Gaither's Vocal Band to the James Brown Arena in November. I recently ordered group tickets for my church and would like to thank the lady who promptly returned my phone call, took my order and arranged for me to receive our tickets. (The Augusta Chronicle)
"As you can imagine, one of my personal/professional highlights was during the awards ceremony on BET when Michael draped the cape over Mr. (James) Brown. None of us had any idea that was going to happen, and if you see the clip you can see our surprise. It was one of those moments where your surprise quickly turns into tears of gladness. I remember thinking how much taller Michael was in person. A talented artist will usually peak, and then tries to peak again. Michael always delivered not only... (The Augusta Chronicle)
"The reason the news media is running it is because Michael was more famous around the world than anyone else, save perhaps James Brown, Muhammad Ali, and maybe 0000127E more recently Michael Jordan.So you were not a fan, big deal, that places you in the vast minority on the planet, but you presume to dictate to the world who they should or should not accept. You are disgusted by the "thousands of people are worshiping Jackson. "? Well I have news son, the numbers were in the hundreds of... (CBS News)
Palmer came up in the era of the late "Godfather of Soul," James Brown. He said Jackson was largely influenced by Brown but crafted his own unique style. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Elvis Presley, the Beatles, James Brown and Aretha Franklin are chief among them. But Michael Jackson, who died Thursday at age 50, was a phenomenon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Even for those of us who grew up in rural settings, and had no television sets at home, we knew this boy who danced better than James Brown. His name resonated like Iraqi bombs, exploding beyond boundaries. (allAfrica.com)
The mortal remains of James Brown had just returned from New York when the funeral home in. Against all expectations, Iraq has been one of the lesser problems on President Obama's cr. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
With the Motown machine behind them, they pumped out music that might be labeled "bubblegum," but blended solid Rk and rock, executed perfectly by the guys and fronted by a cute, miniature version of James Brown and Jackie Wilson. As they grew, the spotlight stayed on Michael, who remained loyal to his brothers but scored big hits on his own - never more than with "Thriller," whose sales have reportedly hit 100 million units since its release in 1982. (San Francisco Chronicle)
"He's only 4 ft. tall," Cornelius recalls, "and you're looking at a small person who can do anything he wanted to do onstage with his feet or his voice. To get to the level of people who can do that, you're talking about James Brown as a performer. You're talking about Aretha Franklin as a singer. Michael was like that as a kid. He did it all, within the framework of one package. Nobody else did that." ... "I think James Brown is a genius, you know. When he was with the Famous Flames... (Time.com)
SHOWCASE :: Erie's Entertainment Web Site. World Famous "Lipizzaner Stallions" return to Tullio Arena on Sept. 26. (Erie Times-News, PA)
We recall James Brown and Jackie Wilson when he was performing with the Jackson 5. In a way, when he got older, he seemed almost child like. (Fox News)
But, of course, Michael, who was doing everything, the James Brown steps, the splits, the movements, and all of that was just so captivating ... A: The fact that he was doing the dances, he could have been doing, you know, just a lot of different kind of songs, blues, this, that, the James Brown type song, I'm sure you know that type of song relative to the other songs, the Frankie Lymon-type song or the kid song. (CBS News)
As a kid, Jackson clearly mimicked James Brown, but he has known to have studied everything from street break dancing to Broadway musicals. Former Alvin Ailey Desmond Richardson danced with Jackson in the "Bad" and Dangerous music videos. (CBS News)
Depending on the song, he could make his voice soar to evoke sensitivity or roar to conjure James Brown. Michael Jackson, 1958-2009. (MSNBC -- News)
Michael Jackson spoke at the memorial service for James Brown in Augusta at the James Brown Arena in late 2006. LOS ANGELES -- Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the "King of Pop" and the biggest celebrity in the world only to fall from his throne in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
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