R.I.P to the hardest working man in show business.

OH MY GOD I can't believe it. My prayers go out to James family and friends . The world has definetly lost a national treasure.

Not the kinda news you want to hear on Christmas Day. One of the biggest legends of the 20th Century. Would be nice to see a comment from the purple one given the fact that JB was the greatest overall influence on him, probably for the discipline as much as the music.

Was just listening to him Friday.

This is really sad. But God bless him and Godspeed to the Godfather of Soul. RIP, Soul Brother Number One.

I keep thinking about how his soul made his final exit. The Lord's angels came out with his cape to take him home, and James Brown goes out with them, only to run back to the microphone to sing one last verse. He will be greatly missed.

R.I.P. Godfather...


Man, I actually dropped a tear on this one...He is the most important figure in black music and beyond...I don't know what else to say...

Was genuinely surprised by this.

RIP James Brown.

This is sad, sad news - one of the biggest losses for America and music in general. One of the towering figures in the entire history of music.

Rest in Peace James.

RIP James.

Happy I got to see U live.. Sad to see U go..

James Brown you will be missed.....

I just can not beleive the Godfather of all music has gone a great man who was loved and will always be loved by many. A very sad, sad day

Right now, I'm in total shock! He was my Idol. You will truly be missed; and music will never be the same.

This was a man on par with Jesus Christ in terms of his impact on the world, Like Jesus he didn't ever get anywhere close to his due while he was alive. I guess its appropriate he passed on Jesus' B'day. Peace to Brother James and a huge "thank you" for putting things on the one. What my life would have been without you I dare not imagine.

very sad news. I'm shocked!He was supposed to perform at BBkings Club in NYC for New Year's Eve this weekend. He will be deeply missed. Prayers to his family. His music was so much a part of my childhood and I loved his music so much.May he rest in peace.
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It really is hard to imagine a musical world without JB. I don't know about the rest of u, but probably one of the things that cemented my appreciation of Prince for the long haul was the window he gave me to other performers, influences etc. I probably would not ever have got as into JB as I did without the Prince connection.
Like Anx, JB was on my radar from around '84 with the Blues Brothers and Living in America, and this developed into a near obsession as I became enamoured of the funk: hunting out JB records in 2nd-hand stores (I'll never forget the day I found Hell in '86!), the release of Jungle Groove which still holds pride of place in my CD collection, seeing the Godfather live in '87 and '88 - twice!! - in an intimate
venue in Sydney (Celina's), receiving the "autobiography" for my 17th b'day and devouring it, being dismayed and disappointed by the arrest and jail, amused and bemused by the "Free James Brown" campaign (never had a sticker).
JB's been a significant part of my life - hell, discovering and sharing James Brown appreciation cemented the closeness of my relationship with my best friend since high-school!
I guess in a way the real James has been gone for me for a long time. But the knowledge that he was still somewhere doing something was nevertheless a subconscious comfort.
It's a sad day but, shit, with Funky Drummer in every second song, with 1st and 2nd hand disciples like GC, Prince, ?uestlove etc. plus with the Apollo shows, Jungle Groove, Hell and even the JBs Monorail in my collection at home, he's not likely to fade away completely (like he did in that wierd guest appearance on Miami Vice - any1 remember that????)
RIP

OH NO!

You lit up the stage for decades on Earth... now you'll get to light up the stage for the angels.

R.I.P. James.

Dear James,

U embodied stage prescence
U embodied character
U were the definition of "X Factor"
U really worked harder than any other performer for their audience,
with consistency and integrity from the beginning to the end...

But is by no means the end - U're legacy lives on...
U inspired generations, U inspired me.

Thank U James Brown.

'dre

Look on the bright side.....maybe he left his hair to Prince in his will!

JasonStar said:

I love this pictures James here is being embraced and loved by the legends that HE!!!! produced. Prince of course being one of them as well. I'm glad to know that Mr. Brown was truley embrasced and thanked for ALL that he is given. This is the greatest lost to music in the past 50 plus years.

RIP Godfather. A party is in order. Since theyre both in Vegas, Perhaps Prince and Michael can get together.

i'm absolutely gutted and upset.



i want to go to his funeral.

Heard this at 5am and I still can't believe it. Christmas Day!

RIP Godfather. Your light shined brightly for all the world to enjoy. Your music and message impacted myself and my generation's coming of age greatly. I feel fortunate to have seen you live twice back in the days when you performed with Maceo, Fred and the rest of the JBs. My prayers are with your family and friends at this difficult time...

Soul Brother #1 is now pullin a crowd on the "night shift".

Rest in peace, brother.

This is a great loss.

Mr.Brown leaves behind a textbook of legendary riffs and rhythms that artists today, and those to come will follow....

He will be missed.... but his music will live forever.

R.I.P J.B

OMG I can't believe it....