James Brown: Say It Loud,' a two-part docuseries from A&E, will air on Monday, Feb. 19 and Tuesday, Feb. 20 Nicholas Rice is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE Magazine. He began working with the brand as ...

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 ...

James Brown, the trailblazing Godfather of Soul who passed in 2006, places a new song on a Billboard chart for the first time ...

James Brown revolutionized music with his infectious grooves and high-energy performances. His influence spans generations, shaping soul, funk, and hip-hop. From the joyous "I Got You (I Feel Good)" ...

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 ...

Almost 40 years ago, a songwriter found herself in musician James Brown’s inner circle. The relationship would nearly destroy her career. Decades later, she’s trying to solve the mystery of Ja ...