Singer James Brown Dies

DuH2 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-24-2006, 11:27 PM

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Singer James Brown Dies
Updated: 08:16, Monday December 25, 2006

Legendary soul singer James Brown has died at the age of 73.

His agent said he passed away at around 1.45am this morning after being admitted to hospital in Atlanta with pneumonia.

Known as the "Godfather of Soul", Brown remained at the top of the music business for six decades.

He is the singing star with the most hit records after Elvis Presley and has had over 116 hits.

His songs included Living In America, Papa's Got A Brand New Bag and It's A Man's World.

He has had a huge influence on hip hop artists over the past 10 years.

More to follow...

http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/...245193,00.html

lunecat · #2 (**permalink**) 12-25-2006, 06:24 AM

very sad indeed - the World of SOUL/FUNK will not be the same

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