James Brown set the standard for dynamic live performance in American music. Inspired by preachers in the Black church, Brown started out singing in gospel quartets. As the "Godfather of Soul," he ...

Its themes of gender dynamics remain relevant, and Brown’s soul-stirring performance continues to captivate audiences ...

"She was happy raising her two daughters and being Mrs. James Brown. Period." Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to ...

The One: The Life and Music of James Brown by RJ Smith records ... an environmental disaster and an aesthetic blight—it is, at best, a necessary evil, persistently reminding us that convenience ...