We talk about molecular population and evolutionary GENETICS and GENOMICS. You know, the caliper measurement of a gene's evolvability in moles.
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:
Comments
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
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