James Brown was an iconic funk and soul singer born on May 3, 1933 in Barnwell, SC. He is best known for his hit song "I Got You (I Feel Good)", and was ranked seventh on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 greatest artists of all time. His music has been influential in the development of genres such as funk, soul, and hip-hop.
James Brown is a member of Soul Singer
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100 million (2024)
About
Funky sole singer who gained fame for his anthem "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and Rolling Stone magazine ranked him seventh on their list of the 100 greatest artists of all time.
Before Fame
He lived with his aunt who was a madam at a brothel and, after being released from prison for robbery, he became a gospel singer.
Trivia
Known as The Godfather of Soul, he became a social voice with the 1968 hit, "Say It Loud-I'm Black and I'm Proud."
Family Life
He married Velma Warren on June 19, 1953, then Deidre Jenkins on October 22, 1970, then Adrienne Rodriguez in 1984, and finally Tomi Rae Hynie on December 14, 2001.
Associated With
He helped to found American funk music and inspired Future Musicians such as Herbie Hancock.
