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James Brown has died
ABC news

Posted on 12/24/2006 11:51:35 PM PST by Gigantor

James Brown dead


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: South Carolina
KEYWORDS: jamesbrown
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To: Gigantor

Rest in peace, James. You were one of a kind.


61 posted on 12/25/2006 3:20:26 AM PST by jim35 ("...when the lion and the lamb lie down together, ...we'd better damn sure be the lion")
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To: bd476
Great early picture.

The man had IT.

62 posted on 12/25/2006 3:20:58 AM PST by beyond the sea ( All lies and jest, still the man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.)
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To: onyx; Revenge of Sith
He was crazy, but he was a Republican /////// LOL -- then he wasn't completely crazy.

lol

63 posted on 12/25/2006 3:23:19 AM PST by beyond the sea ( All lies and jest, still the man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.)
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To: Gigantor

RIP, soul man, and may that night train to heaven be a peaceful ride.


64 posted on 12/25/2006 3:28:51 AM PST by Jezebelle (Our tax dollars are paying the ACLU to sue the Christ out of us.)
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To: Gigantor
I was always a fan of his music, but he also gave some of the best interviews. Proud American.
65 posted on 12/25/2006 3:29:15 AM PST by BallyBill (Serial Hit-N-Run poster)
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To: All
(snips) -- "He was a very positive person. There was no question he was the hardest working man in show business," Allman said. "I remember Mr. Brown as someone who always motivated me, got me reading the Bible."

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If Brown's claim to the invention of soul can be challenged by fans of Ray Charles and Sam Cooke, then his rights to the genres of rap, disco and funk are beyond question. He was to rhythm and dance music what Dylan was to lyrics: the unchallenged popular innovator.

"James presented obviously the best grooves," rapper Chuck D of Public Enemy once told The Associated Press. "To this day, there has been no one near as funky. No one's coming even close."

http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/12/25/D8M7P97G0.html

66 posted on 12/25/2006 3:31:11 AM PST by beyond the sea ( All lies and jest, still the man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.)
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To: MrLee

Maybe one his ex-wives gave him the beating HE deserved.

MM


67 posted on 12/25/2006 3:32:54 AM PST by motormouth (Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.)
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To: Gigantor
..FOX said he canceled appearances in both Conn. and NJ...over the last few days...pneumonia
68 posted on 12/25/2006 3:34:28 AM PST by Doogle (USAF 68-73...although it's been said many times many ways Merry Christmas tooooo you)
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To: Gigantor


Rest in Peace James Brown. The tightest groove in show business. Indeed, the Godfather of Soul.
70 posted on 12/25/2006 3:55:04 AM PST by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life)
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To: Gigantor

Thanks James Brown!

R.I.P.


71 posted on 12/25/2006 4:01:42 AM PST by SomeoneNeedsToSayIt
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To: DollyCali


Did you get ANY sleep, young lady?


72 posted on 12/25/2006 4:07:01 AM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: onyx

Yes, sure did...about 5 hours. You? How are you & hubby doing? Feeling better?


73 posted on 12/25/2006 4:08:53 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: Gigantor

God Rest his soul.


74 posted on 12/25/2006 4:08:55 AM PST by bmwcyle (I believe in Jesus Christ, the reason for the season.)
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To: DollyCali


1 hour for me, but he is still sleeping. :)
I will sleep today.


75 posted on 12/25/2006 4:10:50 AM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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Rest In Peace.......:>(


76 posted on 12/25/2006 4:13:33 AM PST by yield 2 the right
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To: yield 2 the right

Sorely missed here in Augusta, Georgia, his home of many years. He was one of our most famous natives (we put up a lifesize statue of him in the city's most central park last year) and he never forgot his roots. He'll be missed more here than anywhere else.


77 posted on 12/25/2006 4:29:29 AM PST by Viet Vet in Augusta GA
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To: MrLee
Gee, I thought that seemed to be quick too. In hospital one day, dead the next. Hmmm

I guess he didn't feel good.

78 posted on 12/25/2006 4:46:37 AM PST by Non-Sequitur
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To: Gigantor
Papa's Got A Brand New Bag

Night Train

I Feel Good

Please, Please, Please

Try Me

79 posted on 12/25/2006 4:55:11 AM PST by metesky ("Brethren, leave us go amongst them." Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton - Ward Bond- The Searchers)
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To: Gigantor

The Jaycees sponsored a James Brown concert as a fund raiser and we decided to clean up the hall after the concert ourselves.

We found lots of weird stuff, including three pairs of panties.


80 posted on 12/25/2006 5:02:04 AM PST by bert (K.E. N.P. you'll run the bill up kid!)
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