James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Throughout his career, he influenced the development of many genres of music, including funk, soul, rock and roll, R&B, disco, hip-hop, and many others. He began his music career in the 1950s as a member of the R&B group The Gospel Starlighters (later, the Famous Flames). In 1956, he scored his first hit with "Please, Please, Please." Some of James Brown's other iconic songs include "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag," "I Got You (I Feel Good)," "It's a Man's Man's Man's World," "Cold Sweat," "Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud," and "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine." James Brown died on December 25, 2006, at the age of 73. The cause of death was congestive heart failure, resulting from complications of pneumonia.
These are photos from concerts where James Brown played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
James Brown Jul 23, 2006 Athens, Attica, Greece Uploaded by Michael Grantas
James Brown Feb 24, 2006 Seoul, South Korea Uploaded by G8or Mike
T In The Park 2005 Jul 9 - 10, 2005 Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom Uploaded by Neil Lumsden
James Brown / jacksoul Dec 8, 2004 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Uploaded by Troy Deer
North Sea Jazz Festival Jul 9 - 11, 2004 The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands Uploaded by Andre Looijestijn
James Brown Jun 30, 2004 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Uploaded by Neil Lumsden
Red Hot Chili Peppers / Stellastarr / James Brown Jun 25, 2004 London, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Thekilburnoracle
Red Hot Chili Peppers / james brown / Chicks On Speed Jun 23, 2004 Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom Uploaded by Huwernie
Gathering of the Vibes 2003 Jul 10 - 13, 2003 Mariaville Lake, New York, United States Uploaded by Skiracer2002
Dreadzone / Badmarsh & Shri / Zion Train / Kitachi / Iration Steppas / James Brown May 6, 2002 Bristol, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Chasw67
Pavarotti & Friends Mar 28, 2002 Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy Uploaded by Micha Hh
Indy Jazz Fest Jul 14 - 15, 2001 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Uploaded by Zachary Casperson
