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American singer-songwriter, dancer, music mogul (1933-2006)
The best showman and one of the most influential singers of the 20th century, who transformed R&B into funk with his tight, driving style.
| Born | May 3, 1933 |
| Hometown | Barnwell, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Height | 5'7" (1.70m) |
| Spouse | Tomi Rae Hynie (m 2001 - 2006) , Adrienne Rodriguez (m 1984 - 1996) , Deidre Jenkins (m 1970 - 1981) , Velma Warren (m 1953 - 1969) |
| Children | Yamma Brown , Teddy Brown , Lisa Brown , Deanna Brown , Daryl Brown , Terry Brown , Larry Brown , LaRhonda Pettit , James Joseph Brown II , Venisha Brown |
| Parents | Joseph Gardner Brown , Susie Brown |
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Videos
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
The Power of Soul
1h 18min
2015
James Brown - The Definitive
2016
James Brown: Live in America
2012
T.A.M.I. Show: Rock 'n Roll's First Concert Film
2010
Legends in Concert: James Brown
1985
James Brown: Live at the Boston Garden
Albums
Greatest Breakbeats
2004
James Brown's Funky People, Pt. 2
1988
Gravity
1986
Nonstop!
1981
Hot on the One
1980
People
1980
Original Disco Man
1979
Take a Look at Those Cakes
1978
Jam/1980's
1978
Bodyheat
1976
Get Up Offa That Thing
1976
Everybody's Doin' the Hustle & Dead on the Double Bump
1975
Sex Machine Today
1975
Hell
1974
Payback
1973
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
1973
Black Caesar [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
1973
Get on the Good Foot
1972
There It Is
1972
Soul Classics
1972
Revolution of the Mind
1971
Hot Pants
1971
Sho Is Funky down Here
1971
Sex Machine
1970
It's a New Day -- So Let a Man Come In
1970
Soul on Top
1970
Ain't It Funky
1970
Popcorn
1969
It's a Mother
1969