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James Brown (Soul Singer) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Birthday
*** ,1933
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Death day
December 25, 2006 (73 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Taurus
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Celebrities born on May 3
Born in 1933
Born in Barnwell, South Carolina
Taurus named James
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First name James
James Brown
James Joseph Brown was an American singer, dancer, musician, record producer, and bandleader. The central progenitor of funk music and a major figure of 20th century music, he is often referred to by the honorific nicknames "Godfather of Soul", "Mr. Dynamite", and "Soul Brother No. 1". In a career that lasted more than 50 years, he influenced the development of several music genres. Brown was one of the first 10 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at its inaugural induction in New York on January 23, 1986. Brown began his career as a gospel singer in Toccoa, Georgia. He first came to national public attention in the mid-1950s as the lead singer of the Famous Flames, a rhythm and blues vocal group founded by Bobby Byrd. With the hit ballads "Please, Please, Please" and "Try Me", Brown built a reputation as a dynamic live performer with the Famous Flames and his backing band, sometimes known as the James Brown Band or the James Brown Orchestra.
BornJames Joseph Brown, May 3, 1933, Barnwell, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedDecember 25, 2006, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
OccupationSinger, dancer, musician, record producer
Children9 (possibly 13, see below)
Official Websitehttp://www.godfatherofsoul.com

About James Brown

James Brown
James Brown

Soul Singer James Brown was born in Barnwell, South Carolina, United States on May 3, 1933. He dies at the age of 73, on December 25, 2006.

After becoming famous for his song "I Got You (I Feel Good)", Rolling Stone magazine ranked him sixth on their list of the 100 greatest performers of all time.

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James Brown before becoming famous

James Brown was born in the Zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull), and 1933 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rooster (雞).

After being released from prison for robbery, he stayed with his aunt, a brothel madam, and became a gospel singer.

Achievement of James Brown

With the 1968 smash "Say It Loud-I'm Black and I'm Proud", he earned the moniker "Godfather of Soul".

James Brown's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He married Velma Warren on June 19, 1953, and she was followed by Deidre Jenkins on October 22, 1970, Adrienne Rodriguez in 1984, and Family Member Tomi Rae Hynie on December 14, 2001.

Tomi Rae Hynie, 54 (Family Member)
Tomi Rae Hynie, 54

Family Member

James Brown on Social Media

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James Brown on Facebook: @JamesBrown.

James Brown Collabed with

He influenced future musicians such as Pianist Herbie Hancock and was instrumental in the development of American funk music.

Herbie Hancock, 83 (Pianist)
Herbie Hancock, 83

Pianist

James Brown Income & Net worth

James Brown's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a soul singer. Networth of James Brown in 2024 is 2,000,000$+. He is Millionaire!

James Brown Height and Weight

How tall is James Brown? At the age of 73, James Brown height is 5'7" (1.68m).

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Latest information about James Brown updated on March 17 2023.