James Brown
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James Brown
Summary
James Brown is a human[1]. His place of birth was Barnwell[2]. He was born on May 3, 1933[3]. He passed away in Atlanta[4]. He died on December 25, 2006[5]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], composer[8], dancer[9], and record producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.076% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35,992 views/month, #765 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- James Brown was born in Barnwell[2].
- James Brown's place of birth was Augusta[12].
- James Brown passed away in Atlanta[4].
- James Brown was born on May 3, 1933[3].
- James Brown died on December 25, 2006[5].
- Burial took place at Beech Island[13].
- Among James Brown's spouses was Tomi Rae Hynie[14].
- James Brown was married to Velma Warren[15].
- James Brown was married to Deidre Jenkins[16].
- Among James Brown's spouses was Adrienne Rodriguez[17].
- A child of James Brown was James Brown Jr.[18].
- James Brown held citizenship in United States[19].
- James Brown is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[20].
- James Brown worked as a singer-songwriter[6].
- James Brown's professions included singer[7].
- James Brown's professions included composer[8].
- James Brown worked as a dancer[9].
- James Brown's professions included record producer[10].
- James Brown's professions included politician[21].
- James Brown received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[22].
- James Brown received the Kennedy Center Honors[23].
- James Brown received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24].
- James Brown received the MOJO Awards[25].
- James Brown received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[26].
- James Brown was a member of James Brown & The Famous Flames[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Barnwell[2], a city in the United States[28], in United States[29], founded in 1798[30] and Augusta[12], a consolidated city-county[31], in United States[32], founded in 1736[33]. James Brown was born on May 3, 1933[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], composer[8], dancer[9], record producer[10], and politician[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[22], a lifetime achievement award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1962[36]; Kennedy Center Honors[23], an award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1978[39]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], a commemorative plaque[40], in United States[41]; MOJO Awards[25], a music award[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 2004[44]; and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[26], a music museum[45], in United States[46], founded in 1983[47].
Personal Life
Spouses include Tomi Rae Hynie[14], a singer[48], b. 1969[49], of United States[50]; Velma Warren[15]; Deidre Jenkins[16]; and Adrienne Rodriguez[17]. A child of James Brown was James Brown Jr.[18].
Death and Burial
James Brown died on December 25, 2006[5]. He passed away in Atlanta[4]. Recorded cause of death include pneumonia[51] and heart failure[52]. He is buried at Beech Island[13].
Why It Matters
James Brown ranks in the top 0.076% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35,992 views/month, #765 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He has been cited as an influence by Prince[55], a film actor[56], 1958–2016[57], of United States[58], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[59], specialised in music[60]; Bob Marley[61], a singer-songwriter[62], 1945–1981[63], of Jamaica[64], awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[65]; Stevie Wonder[66], a singer-songwriter[67], b. 1950[68], of United States[69], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[70]; Red Hot Chili Peppers[71], a musical group[72], founded in 1982[73]; The Who[74], a musical group[75], in United Kingdom[76], founded in 1964[77]; and Living Colour[78], a musical group[79], founded in 1984[80].
FAQs
Where was James Brown born?
James Brown was born in Barnwell[2].
Where did James Brown die?
James Brown died in Atlanta[4].
Who was James Brown married to?
James Brown's spouses include Tomi Rae Hynie[14], Velma Warren[15], Deidre Jenkins[16], and Adrienne Rodriguez[17].
What did James Brown do for work?
James Brown worked as singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], composer[8], dancer[9], and record producer[10].
What awards did James Brown receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[22], Kennedy Center Honors[23], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], and MOJO Awards[25].
Who did James Brown influence?
James Brown has been cited as an influence by Prince[55], Bob Marley[61], Stevie Wonder[66], and Red Hot Chili Peppers[71].