The man known as the "Godfather of Soul" has died. The agent for music legend James Brown says the performer died early Monday morning at an Atlanta hospital. Brown was admitted Sunday with pneumonia, but doctors say he died of heart failure. His agent says Brown initially seemed fine, and was even telling people he planned to perform as scheduled in New York on New Year's Eve. He was considered one of the most influential musicians of the past half-century. His high-energy performance style paved the way for scores of acts that followed in his footsteps. Brown was 73-years old. James Brown was next due to perform in New York City on New Years Eve.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
THE GODFATHER OF SOUL JAMES BROWN HAS DIED
The man known as the "Godfather of Soul" has died. The agent for music legend James Brown says the performer died early Monday morning at an Atlanta hospital. Brown was admitted Sunday with pneumonia, but doctors say he died of heart failure. His agent says Brown initially seemed fine, and was even telling people he planned to perform as scheduled in New York on New Year's Eve. He was considered one of the most influential musicians of the past half-century. His high-energy performance style paved the way for scores of acts that followed in his footsteps. Brown was 73-years old. James Brown was next due to perform in New York City on New Years Eve.
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