Even though white audiences were only just discovering the hardest working man in show business, black fans were keenly aware of his prodigious talent. The singer originally rose to fame as the leader ...

James Brown was never short in the confidence department, and during one 1986 interview he cited his own 1970 song 'Sex ...

James Brown was more than a captivating, gutsy, groundbreaking musician. He was an entrepreneur, a civil rights activist and an inspiration for millions. The longtime Augusta resident was also deeply ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bassmaster Bootsy Collins is known for living his life “on the one.” Looking back on his legacy as an intergalactic, P-Funk ...

Many believe icons should be given their flowers while they can still smell them. Unfortunately, for a lot of the world's greatest legends, like funk musician James Brown, recognition is often given ...

James Brown’s career spanned six decades, but the energy of his live shows during his prime years remains unmatched to this day and has inspired new generations of performers. Among these artists is ...

Additional reporting and research from John Kennedy. Sometimes serendipity looks just like an empty bank account. At least it did for Fela Kuti. Following a series of self-funded U.S. shows with his ...

An Homage to James Brown in Atlanta at Springer Opera House. I Feel Good: An Homage to James BrownThe Springer Opera House ...

James Brown treated rhythm like a mad scientist with test tubes full of chemicals — always reinventing, trying new combinations and creating more powerful potions. Brown — the Godfather of Soul, the ...

I t’s impossible to overstate Bootsy Collins’ influence. Since joining James Brown’s band 55 years ago this month, Collins has made sturdy, buoyant bass lines, which stretch out all over the place ...