December 25th, 2006

Bigger Than Jesus

Well, it’s finally true: James Brown is dead.

But if anyone’s legacy is certain to be long, it is JB’s.

Who could (re)imagine modern music without the Godfather of Soul –

or future music without the Minister of Super Heavy Funk ?

Long live James Brown.

Loop, loop on.

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  • 1. Pete Murdertone  |  December 29th, 2006 at 12:31 pm

    james & the jb’s at the peak of their powers, surely the best band ever?

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