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James Joseph Brown was an influential musician, often referred to as the Godfather of Soul and Mr. Dynamite.
James Brown was an influential American singer and songwriter, known as the Godfather of Soul. His innovative blend of R&B, gospel, funk, and soul music revolutionized American music, and he is widely credited for helping to bring soul and funk-style music to the mainstream. In addition to his musical influence, Brown was also an advocate for civil rights.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1933</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>James Brown is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On May 3, 1933, James Brown was born in Barnwell, South Carolina.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1956</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hits the Charts</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1956, Brown had his first top 20 hit with "Please, Please, Please."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1963</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Records Live at the Apollo</div><div class='timeline-text'>Brown's groundbreaking album "Live at the Apollo" was released in 1963.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1986</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1986, Brown was one of the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives Lifetime Achievement Grammy</div><div class='timeline-text'>James Brown was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Grammy in 1991.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 2003, Brown was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Death of a Legend</div><div class='timeline-text'>James Brown passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2006.</div></div></div>
Legendary soul singer James Brown was born on May 3, 1933, and died on December 25, 2006, at the age of 73. He is known as the Godfather of Soul, and is well-known for his funk and soul music, which helped to shape the sound of funk and R&B. His most famous songs include "I Got You," "Sex Machine," and "Living in America."
James Brown has an estimated net worth of $100M. He is known for his roles in film and television, as well as for being one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His wealth is primarily derived from his record sales, touring, royalty payments, and investments in various business ventures.
