James Brown
James Brown
James Joseph Brownwas an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer and bandleader. The founding father of funk music and a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance, he is often referred to as the "Godfather of Soul". In a career that spanned six decades, he influenced the development of several music genres...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSoul Singer
Date of Birth3 May 1933
CityBarnwell, SC
CountryUnited States of America
I think what I came through is great, but my son can take it to another level, not having to fight racism. His mother's a Norwegian and I'm mixed up four or five times, so he can face the world.
I'd like to cut down on the work a little bit.
When God took it, he accepted it; when he brought it back, he accepted it. That's what's happening with me.
Like Christ said, love thee one another. I learned to do that, and I learned to respect and be appreciative and thankful for what I had.
I've been knocked down a lot of times.