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James Brown

"James Brown" (born "James Joseph Brown, Jr." on May 3, 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina) is an African-American entertainer, recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th century music. As a prolific singer, songwriter, bandleader and record producer, Brown was a seminal force in the evolution of gospel and rhythm and blues into soul and funk. He has also left his mark on numerous other musical genres, including rock, jazz, reggae, disco, dance and electronic music, and, most famously, hip-hop music.

Brown began his professional music career in 1953, and skyrocketed to fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s on the strength of his thrilling live performances and a string of smash hits. In spite of various personal problems and setbacks, he continued to score hits in every decade through the 1980s. In the 1960s and 1970s, Brown was a presence in American political affairs, noted especially for his activism on behalf of African Americans and the poor.

Brown is recognized by a plethora of (mostly self-bestowed) titles, including "''Soul Brother Number One,''" "''Mr. Dynamite,''" "''the Hardest-Working Man in Show Business,''" "''Minister of The New New Super Heav...

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Born May 3, 1933: Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
Origin Augusta, Georgia, USA
Genre R&B/soul music
Occupation Singer-songwriter, dancer, bandleader, record producer
Instrument Singing, piano/keyboard instrument
Years active 1956 - present
Associated acts The Famous Flames, The JBs
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