James Brown is Dead

dubaholic1 · Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 12:52 am Post subject: James Brown is Dead

This is an absolutely huge loss in the music world.

Even though he was in his early 70's, the energy he brought every night was still incredible.

I never got to see him live on stage, which really bums me out.

Rest in peace, Godfather.

ALF · Starting Rotation Joined: 14 Jul 2001 Posts: 331

Damn. I love James Brown.

RIP

TACH · Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 6:21 am Post subject:

Thanks for the music... RIP James Brown!!!!

lakersfreak · Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 7:53 am Post subject:

Didn't get to see him perform much except for in Rocky 4 in which he was great.

Canadian Laker · Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 9:17 am Post subject:

RIP James Brown.

mbloves L.A. · Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 9:43 am Post subject:

Damn. RIP
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Thugnomoe · Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 3:11 pm Post subject:

God bless James Brown

ocho · Retired Number Joined: 24 May 2005 Posts: 53971

i'm wearing my james brown t-shirt today.

very sad news.
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angel · Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 5:58 pm Post subject:

James Brown was a gift to the world. He was an original who led to many imitations. It's a sad ending on Christmas, but he has left us the gift of his legacy. His life won't be defined by his humble beginnings, or his stumbles at times, but by his great influence on generations of musicians. He was a human being who made his share of mistakes, but only his greatness remains. He will be remembered as one of the greatest of all time. My prayers are for his family and friends, who have sufferred such a great loss.
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Phil · Retired Joined: 03 Aug 2001 Posts: 10007

I grew up in Kansas City, Missouri whose Municipal Auditorium was full every annual performance JB played in the late 50's to mid 60's. I am sure I saw at least 10 shows back then. Before strobe lights and all the theater that surrounds so many rock acts, and I’ve been to 100's since, his show was the best I ever saw. You could not take your eye’s off him when he was on stage. Sad to say his personal life was not as stellar as his music, but lets let that be for now.

RIP, JB.

LuxuryBrown · Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 9:26 pm Post subject:

JB. R.I.P. Thanks.

P.S. - And don't forget to make God dance.

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Money$hot! · Star Player Joined: 18 Dec 2002 Posts: 5911

“I taught them everything they know, but not everything I know,” - J.B.

A Giant and Giant loss. Gonna miss that man.

MIMLaker · Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 2:04 pm Post subject:

Dayum.

RIP, Godfather.

MIM
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Socks · Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 3:27 pm Post subject:

Sad loss for everyone.

Texas_Pete · Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 5:05 pm Post subject:

Huge loss. RIP JB

LakersSpirit · Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 1:46 am Post subject:

I hope he......feels good, like he knew that he would... God Bless, and RIP.. GODFATHER OF SOUL.
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msb212 · Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 2:03 am Post subject:

I got a chance to meet him once, and sat on stage at his concert. one of the best nights of my life. RIP.

20,000 · Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 6:32 am Post subject:

Maybe Eddie Murphy can come out and do one last impression ("Gonna get in the hot tub! Is it gonna make me sweat?"), and then fade back into the shadows again.
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Snipes · Star Player Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 6070

Wow, shocking. RIP JB - thanks alot for everything.

Money$hot! · Star Player Joined: 18 Dec 2002 Posts: 5911

Damn that voice. Mofo is screeching like a cat, but damn it's funky. Watch Maceo Parker and JB tear (bleep) up and the end of the clip damnit. Hypno-funk. Nobody funkier.