"The Godfather of Soul"... a true legend. You've left us way too early, James. R.I.P

Terrible loss to the Musical World....
A True Legend!! He will be surly missed...




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That certainly is sad news. Many styles of music including R&B, Rock and Hip Hop owe a lot to James.

It's sad! I met "The Godfather" in Lexington in 1964 while I was in college. He had all gold teeth a the time. He was stiffed at the venue, and he backed up an equipment truck and took enough stuff to cover his fee (chairs, liquor...whatever).

A real innovator, who has put his stamp on the music business and thousands of todays top musicians.

"I FEEL GOOD"!

Russ

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In later life, he finally got the respect and recognition he deserved (Kennedy Center honors), in spite of on-going legal troubles.

Russ

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........ whatever works .....
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Early JB was the best dancer I have ever seen, bar none, MJ, included. Beyond belief any human could move like that. I'd like to see a video of him in his early days again. Maybe they will do a tribute tv special.

Russ... I like your story about him taking equipment and booze for not being paid.

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Bill
SmallGig.com

Lots of vids on www.youtube.com

Not just the GF of soul, but the GF of
Sly, Isaac, Michael J, P funk(and all it's derivations)Al G, Roger T, Prince...

I'm not a papa but this is my bag..
http://youtube.com/watch?v=__eOCQrxnDM&mode=related&search=

R.I.P.



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I saw JB in 1966 in Lansing. Mich. at the MSU field house and I was about 12...

Man what a show! He came out in a gold suit and did the whole cape thing

I think some other band like 'The Doors' was headlining