James Brown

Biography

James Brown (May 3, 1933 - December 25, 2006) was an American singer and songwriter, eventually referred to as "The Godfather of Soul"(GFOS). Brown started singing in gospel groups and worked his way on up. He has been recognized as one of the most iconic figures in the 20th century popular music and was renowned for his vocals and feverish dancing. He was also called "the hardest-working man in show business". Brown began his professional music career in 1956 and rose to fame during the late 1950s and early 1960s on the strength of his thrilling live performances and string of smash hits. In spite of various personal problems and setbacks he continued to score hits in every decade through the 1980s. In addition to his acclaim in music, Brown was also a presence in American political affairs during the 1960s and 1970s.

Filmografi

Robots2005 · Diesel (archive footage) (uncredited)Rocky IV1985 · The Godfather of SoulThe Blues Brothers1980 · Cleophus JamesThe Tuxedo2002 · James BrownUndercover Brother2002 · SelfLouis Armstrong's Black & Blues2022 · Self (archive footage)Blues Brothers 20001998 · Cleophus JamesMotown Returns to the Apollo1985 · Live 82005 · SelfJames Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston2008 · Self (archive footage)Full Length & Fabulous: The Beckhams' World Cup Party2006 · SelfCasey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years2004 · Self (archive footage)When We Were Kings1996 · SelfHoly Man1998 · James BrownSex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America2009 · SelfJames Brown: Soul Survivor2003 · SelfA Party For Richard Pryor1991 · SelfSunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan2023 · Self (archive footage)Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage2021 · Self (archive footage)Legends of Rock 'n' Roll1989 · James BrownLadies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music2025 · Self (archive footage)Cincinnati's Rock 'N Roll Legends1995 · SelfAndy Warhol, Fluorescent2016 · (archive footage)Soulmates1997 · Self