James Brown Posts

James Brown's Publicist Claims the Late Soul Singer Was Murdered

According to James Brown's former publicist, Jacque Hollander, the late soul legend was murdered. ... Read More »

Rock Stars' Most Iconic Accessories -- The Hip, Geeky and Downright Strange

We salute some of the most memorable accessories in music history. ... Read More »

Quit Your Day Job: 20 Rockers and Their Pre-Fame Gigs

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Maceo Parker Brings Out All Stars -- and an American Idol -- for Jam Cruise 'Super Jam'

Parker brought American Idol Taylor Hicks to the stage to sing and wail on harmonica, while the backing band departed from the funk for a minute to play the blues (Jimmy Reed’s ‘Ain’t That Loving You, Baby’). ... Read More »

James Brown Spreads Christmas Spirit as the Santa Claus of Soul -- Twisted Tales

James Brown recorded dozens of holiday tunes during his wildly prolific career, including three albums' worth of Christmas songs, almost all originals, between the years 1966 and 1970. ... Read More »

Prince Douses Crowd With Purple Confetti at 'Welcome 2 America' Tour Opener

Prince kicked off his "Welcome 2 America" tour at New Jersey's Izod Center. ... Read More »

Legendary Soul Singer Solomon Burke Dies

FADEL / AFP / Getty Images Solomon Burke, a successful soul singer whose hits included 'Everybody ... Read More »

Tom Tom Club See Their Legacy Continue With Lady Gaga and Gorillaz

By 1980, bassist Tina Weymouth and drummer Chris Frantz had found the wormhole connecting punk and funk. ... Read More »

Janelle Monáe Keeps NYC Show Going Despite Technical Difficulties

Andy Kropa, WireImage.com / Getty Images With the sun finally out after a week of downpours, it ... Read More »

Phelps 'Catfish' Collins, Guitarist for Parliament and James Brown, Dead at 66

Legendary funk guitarist Phelps "Catfish" Collins died on Aug. 6 in Cincinnati after a long battle with cancer, according to Rolling Stone. He was 66. ... Read More »