A Legend Passes: James Brown Dead at 73
In an oddly ironic twist of fate that nobody but the relatively unknown group L.A. Style was able to predict, James Brown is dead at the tender old age of 73. The “Godfather of Soul,” as he was known, was hospitalized with pneumonia, although the exact cause of death is currently undetermined. No matter how you look at it, the world has lost an unmatched talent, the likes of which it has never seen.
James Brown, the dynamic, pompadoured “Godfather of Soul,” whose rasping vocals and revolutionary rhythms made him a founder of rap, funk and disco as well, died early Monday, his agent said. He was 73.
Brown was hospitalized with pneumonia at Emory Crawford Long Hospital on Sunday and died around 1:45 a.m. Monday, said his agent, Frank Copsidas of Intrigue Music. Longtime friend Charles Bobbit was by his side, he said.
Copsidas said the cause of death was uncertain. “We really don’t know at this point what he died of,” he said.
James Brown will definitely be missed. His music has touched the heart and soul of so many people that it is almost incomparable. His unique blend of funk and disco helped fuse the music industry in ways that might never have happened had the “Godfather of Soul” not come along.
The one thing that I will always remember him for are those crazy lyrics that were almost incomprehensible at times, coupled with the rapid foot stomping and dancing of his. His antics and music inspired so many musicians that are considered popular today, such as Mick Jagger, Michael Jackson, David Bowie and more.
The passing of James Brown definitely, or a more apt word would be “finally,” gives new meaning to the old school techno song by L.A. Style entitled “James Brown is Dead.” If you have never heard the song “James Brown is Dead” then you owe it to yourself to listen at least once in remembrance of this legendary musician. It is no masterpiece, by any stretch of the imagination, but merely brings this event in to perspective. I am not entirely certain that there will be mass hysteria due to James Brown’s death at L.A. Style would have you believe, though I am quite positive that the “Godfather of Soul” will be mourned by the entire world.
Rest in peace James Brown! You were one hell of an artistic legend that can never be duplicated or matched.
I heard this on the morning news, and felt deep sorrow. He was a talent, a personality who exuded intense style, and he was a mentor for so many who have come after him.
Although we have physically lost him, he will live on in our hearts, his music a testament to his life.
When a family member dies, it is traumatic, to begin with, but when they leave us, on a celebrated occasion, it makes future celebrations bittersweet.
Rest in Peace, James Brown, “Godfather of Soul”.
Rest In Peace, James Brown…..
I grew up with him in the 60`s belting out classic after classic tracks, breaking all the “rules” in the process and still becoming an inspiration and leading force in the music biz….a one-off…unique style..God Bless him.
James Brown was a great soul music singing legend and the foundation upon which soul music was built.
A few days ago I wandered through my favorite transformers site, seibertron.com, and noticed that they’d posted a story about the death of President Ford. Years earlier, when the shuttle exploded, tformers.com posted a story about that, complete with a space shuttle transformer saluting the dead astronauts.
I suppose I’m a blogger, though I’ve never been keen on the word, but this is a part of the urge I never understood. Why write about a story that everyone will be bombarded with the moment they turn on the TV, or go to yahoo, hotmail or aol to check their email? While I’ve got a very inflated opinion of my own opinion there are things I don’t understand the blogospheres need to chime in on.
I’ve wondered what you’re aiming at recently, the scope of your entries. The increased range of your articles seems like a bid towards relevance and landing yourself in some web clique.
joseph: I’ve noticed as well. It seems to happen around 9rules time a lot, but he’s in now so maybe he’ll consistently stick to one posting style from now on.