James Brown
Soul Singer

James Brown Net Worth

James Brown was an iconic funk and soul singer born on May 3, 1933 in Barnwell, SC. He is best known for his hit song "I Got You (I Feel Good)", and was ranked seventh on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 greatest artists of all time. His music has been influential in the development of genres such as funk, soul, and hip-hop.
James Brown is a member of Soul Singer

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 3, 1933
Birth Place Barnwell, SC
Age 87 YEARS OLD
Died On Dec 25, 2006 (age 73)
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $100 million (2024)

About

Funky sole singer who gained fame for his anthem "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and Rolling Stone magazine ranked him seventh on their list of the 100 greatest artists of all time.

Before Fame

He lived with his aunt who was a madam at a brothel and, after being released from prison for robbery, he became a gospel singer.

Trivia

Known as The Godfather of Soul, he became a social voice with the 1968 hit, "Say It Loud-I'm Black and I'm Proud."

Family Life

He married Velma Warren on June 19, 1953, then Deidre Jenkins on October 22, 1970, then Adrienne Rodriguez in 1984, and finally Tomi Rae Hynie on December 14, 2001.

Associated With

He helped to found American funk music and inspired Future Musicians such as Herbie Hancock.

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