Remembering the Godfather of Soul

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James Brown's passing on December 25 begs lovers of all things funky to Get up Offa That Thing and celebrate the career of a true original.  Brown's ties to Cincinnati via King Records and Bootsy Collins are local interest items in a large, thrilling, tumultuous life.   

His 1963 recording James Brown Live at the Apollo is considered one of the best albums of all time.  His music has been feautured in over 100 films.  If the only James Brown songs you know are I Got You (I Feel Good) and Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, then you better get listening!

And if listening to him isn't enough, check out his most recent autobiography I Feel Good: a memoir of a life of soul.