Singer, dancer and record producer James Brown, born May 3, 1933, in South Carolina, is considered the 'Godfather of Soul.' Brown's more than 50-year career influenced many of the music genres today.

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 ...

Hutchinson man was arrested Monday night in connection with the shooting death of a rural Grove City man. James Christian Brown, 23, of Hutchinson was arrested at 9:50 p.m. Monday on ...

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 ...