JAMES BROWN 1933 - 2006

we'll miss you james

sad news.

the sattalite station at my work plays several james brown tunes.

thanks for making my gas station the funkiest gas station in southern cali james, you will be missed.

the funk will live on

keep on struttin

My musical life has deep roots with Mr. Brown. This is an imeasurable loss for the world of American music, music in the whole world, music period, that will be felt for years and years to come. May he funk in peace.

RIP James. you'll be missed dearly!

One of the most legendary musicians of all time. Thanks for the music!

THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED

LOVIN' YOU ALWAYS BROTHER

NAMASTE J.B.

rest in peace Godfather. your influence will never stop.

Dammit. James Brown was FUNKY.

James Brown, the god father of soul. You have done more for the music community then you could ever imagine. I will never forget the 30 min sex machine at MSG with dave, a highlight of my concert career. Keep bringin the funk from above. We need it. RIP brother. hit it and quit it.

RIP

today is the day funk cried, i am too

What a bummer. The one time I got that I got to see him was awesome. the guy who played ReRun from "Whats Happening" open for him with a little comedy routine. But during the show ReRun came out and him and JB were doing that ReRun dance together, if you know what I'm talking about. Very surreal, but funky. Got to shake the mans hand and all. Saw that he was supposed to play BB Kings in NYC the other day. Was like that would be an awesome New Years Eve show to be at. A true professional and icon. James Brown has left the building.......The great band of legends somewhere, just got a whole lot fuckin' funkier...

James Brown get up, James Brown come on get up, James Brown get up!!!! I was fournate enough to get to see James Brown up close at Bonnaroo as he looked me in the eye. The dude that introduced him with the bow tie was cool too. Alot of people are going to be out of work now that he's gone. Maybe one day we will be blessed with the godson of soul. Who's gonna step up to that plate. Rest in funk James Brown.

RIP Mr. Brown. The funkmeister has left the building. thank you for the funk.

Heaven just got a little funkier -

but think positive -

GO SEE MACEO PARKER!

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thanks JB

The first 45 I obtained was Funky President & Cold blooded on the polydor lable and some of the first funk and Soul tunes to grace my ears came from his soulful screams and demands that Fred Take him Higher. Thanks you James, even till the end you were still doin' what you loved. With all these great soul and funk artist getting older we must appreciate them while there here, so support them and let them know the youth loves them too.

R.I.P.

"free james brown" - i guess he's finally free -- rip JB

James Brown...what is there to say about a man I didn't know and had never seen. Everyday these legends are fewer and fewer in numbers, all we can do as lovers of music is to try and get out there and see what makes these men and women so excellent. So with a tear in my eye and "Hot Pants" in my head, I salute the late and great James Brown - cause lord knows I still feel good!

Long live the funk. You will be missed James Brown.

let's all "hit it and quit it" for Brother James today. Yesterday the rain fell in my hometown. Not straight down, but kinda funkylike.

Any man that can write a song called "Licking Stick" is alright in my book.

Make It Funky!!!

I saw James when he came to Austin a few months ago; it was one of the most soulfully incredible experiences of my life. So glad that I saw him before passing...HE'SSSSSS SUPER BAD!

My favorite James Brown story….

He played a private show for an internet launch party in 2001 at the Warfield in San Francisco. (Before the burst of the bubble, no-name companies who didn’t even have a website yet, could afford to have fully catered, open bar, private parties with James Brown… if you can imagine that!)

Anyway, I was friends with the guys from Sound Tribe Sector 9, who was opening for him, and this is a story their sound man told us…

After James’ sound check, James walks up to the balcony. He’s holding a silver breifcase in his hand as he saunters up behind the soundboard. He leans over the the soundboard and says to the engineer “Sounds pretty good in here…” Then he plunks down the breifcase on the table, pops the tabs, opens the case and there’s a shiny silver gun, lying there in the center. James looks the soundman in the eyes and continues, “…you betta keep it that way”

Ahhh.. the Godfather. Rest in Peace old friend. We’ll keep it sounding good.

RIP James...its hilarious how after a show they can put this guy on and no one will leave...just keep dancin. If anyone could be immortal, it should be the Godfather. You will be missed!

We've lost a legend. I'm glad I got to see him prior to his passing. I know Live at the Apollo gets the most recognition out of his catalog, but check out the Live at the Olympia Paris 71 as well as the JBs anthology. Both of these albums show how masterful of a musician he really was.

man!! well at least i saw him a few times, for one man- he made one hell of an empire of FUNK!! Oww! God Bless James Brown, because we all know " It's Hell Down Here! AND WE GOT TO MAKE A cHANGE! UH

Long live the "Godfather of Soul" You will be missed! R.I.P

The man goes yet the music will influence and live 4ever.
Good-bye James..say hello to Lennon, Garcia, Zappa, Davis, Marley, Harrison, Hendrix and the resta the gang.
The music will live on...guaranteed.
Gracias J.B.

papa got a brand new bag......

What a teriible Christmas present to the world. All I know is that a few really important people died this year. It makes me ask the question, "is the world really coming to an end"?

the music will never stop. Lets all get funky this NYE for the man.

You are, and always will be, the king, James Brown.

as said by the funkmaster himself- "I feel like doing my thing, movin, groovin it you know"

RIP James

I did already heeeeeeeeeeeeelp

holy crap this is the 3rd time I'm havin to rewrite thanks jambase!! We'll miss you forever james. He was THE start of the funk!! I wouldn't be half the bass player I am today if it weren't for James Brown turnin' it loose. JB You'll be in my heart and mind especially whenever I'm graced with playin on stage!! Rest in peace godfather! SOULBROTHER #1 ALWAYS and FOREVER peace and love Mike Lenowsky

We've lost one of the great pioneers. Just about every reputable band/artist starting with Beck took a piece of James Brown on to the stage and into the studio.

May the gods get funky!

thanks for all the good times James! Rest in peace knowing that we will teach our children how to dance to your music so you will live forever!

Dear JB,
Thanks for the good times thanks for the bad thank you for the funk that taught me how to dance thank you for every band that has play since you took the stage that has even the slightest tinge of funk thank you for your own shows and many others that you werent even performing or even near because it all comes from you thank you for Karl Denson Galactic Phish The Grateful Dead moe. The Disco Biscuits Raq The Meters Sly
Hell THANK YOU FOR MUSIC MAN
Much love May the vibes be with you in heaven

i was luckly to see the beloved at steam boat springs, co- he rocked so hard the skies opened up. thanks for the lighting show on forth of july. rip james brown thanks for all the funk and the memories.

Rest in Peace Brother<>your spirt and your funky soul music will live on forever

I'm surprised that crackhead lived that long.
He was good... but still a crackhead though.

I LIKE IT

EVERY CHRISTMAS I'LL MISS THE GODFATHER OF SOUL
ALL HIS FAN'S, SHOULD GIVE LOVE ONE'S
A STOCKING STUFF'ER OF HIS GRESTEST HIS

Cottell, are your comments really necessary? Disrespect James again and my peeps gonna come find ya...believe dat sucka. What have you done to influence the world chump? Looks like less than a crackhead has, so what does that make you? = more worthless than a crackhead

You and your peeps? Beleive dat sucka? U got me shaking man. Come find me? Give it a shot u fuckin tool. Fuckin moran....

Cottell:

1238 Portland Ave
Atlanta, GA

Come and get me pussy-mutherfucker, I'm right here, no need for my peeps, chumps like you take care of themselves...learn how to spell too bitch...big man talkin shit through Jambase, please...let's take it outside pussy

No problem man... let me check my schedule and maybe we can meet up over a cup of coffee or somethin! LOL! I love to meet u and your bad ass peeps. U sound like a real winner. Startin fights on jambase and all! TOOL

i only got to see him once, but it is one of my funkiest memories!! RIP

GiT uP......oN tHe 20th He RoSe FrOm ThE dEaD............

Thanks for the music JB.

the world just wouldn't be the same without JB. he's one of the most soulful forces the planet has ever seen. long live the funk.