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James Brown -- Overpowered by Funk

Category: Pop Culture
Posted on: December 25, 2006 2:30 PM, by RPM

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James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, has passed away at the age of 73 in Atlanta, Georgia. The world is a slightly less funky place today. I've posted some videos -- in honor of the hardest working man in show business -- below the fold.

The early years:

Eddie Murphy as James Brown in "Celebrity dHot Tub Party":

James Brown -- along with Clive Owen, Gary Oldman, and Marilyn Manson -- in BMW Films' "Beat the Devil". Brown plays a Robert Johnson character looking to renege on his deal with the devil:

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#1

The first thought that occurred to me when I heard this sad news was that his last word was probably, "Hnuh!"

Posted by: PhysioProf | December 26, 2006 2:26 PM

#2

I think my favorite James Brown appearance was as James Brown in Rocky IV. Nice.

Posted by: Organic Chemistry | March 25, 2007 3:38 PM

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