James Brown's Music Inspired the World

James Brown's Music Resonates In Throughoutdance, and picked up some change that way.
Every Corner of the WorldHow Did James Brown Learn Music?
"The Godfather of Soul," charismatic singerJames Brown developed his musical skills largely
songwriter James Brown is an American iconon his own, but also got musical guidance from
whose musical legacy deeply impacts the widervarious musicians such as guitarist Tampa Red,
world. Caribbean Reggae star Bob Marley, Kenyanpianist Leo Austin, and drum-player "Mr. Dink". In
American Afro-Funk artist Victor Sila, Cuban jazzhis early years, he took on a range of menial jobs
musician Arturo Sandoval, British rockers Theto support himself. He even resorted to crime.
Who, Japanese composer Shigeru Umebayashi,Despite the difficult circumstances, he managed to
and American hip-hop star LL Cool J all cite Jameshone his musical skills and evolve as a musician.
Brown as an inspiration and an influence.James Brown Demonstrated that One Can
James Brown's MusicNetwork and Make Connections Anywhere
Renowned for his musical diversity, and alsoAt age 16, James Brown was in reform school
famous for his dance moves, James Brown wasfor armed robbery, where during a musical
a singer, composer, lyricist, and bandleader whoperformance he impressed musician Bobby Byrd,
played a range of instruments including keyboards,who was in the audience. Byrd and his relatives
drums, and guitar. With a mastery of manywent on to help and join James Brown in his
musical styles -- Gospel, Blues, Jazz, R&B,musical career.
funk -- James Brown's original music covers aJames Brown's Stints in Sports
wide range of genres, though he is primarilyBrown's musical calling was briefly disrupted by
recognized as a soul stylist and as the originalsports stints as a boxer and a baseball player.
innovator of funk.Thankfully, James Brown Chose Music
James Brown's Early LifeLuckily for the world, James Brown went on to
Born on May 3, 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina,energetically followed his true calling -- music. The
James Brown lived a hard-scrabble childhood andrest is earth music history. Thank you, James
youth. James Brown's musical career began earlyBrown, Soul Brother Number One, Mr. Dynamite,
in his childhood. He practiced playing a harmonicaThe Hardest-Working Man in Show Business,
that his father gave him. His parents divorcedMinister of The New New Super Heavy Funk, Mr.
when he was only 4. As a child, he entertainedPlease Please Please...
WWII troops from Camp Gordon with song and