I t’s impossible to overstate Bootsy Collins’ influence. Since joining James Brown’s band 55 years ago this month, Collins ...

James Brown, the trailblazing Godfather of Soul who passed in 2006, places a new song on a Billboard chart for the first time since 1993 as his co-billed collaboration with 310babii, “Bad,” reaches No ...

Getting into the soulful stylings of the incomparable James Brown? These four songs are essential listening for any fan.

When discussing the foundations of modern music, James Brown is a name that cannot be ignored. Known as the “Godfather of Soul” and the inventor of funk, Brown’s influence extends across multiple ...

James Brown set the standard for dynamic live performance in American music. Inspired by preachers in the Black church, Brown started out singing in gospel quartets. As the "Godfather of Soul," he ...

When you think of James Brown, you probably picture him dancing to his iconic hit "I Got You (I Feel Good)" or rocking out on stage in his signature cape. But did you know that the "Godfather of ...