James Brown donates tickets to military

AP ^ | 3/29/03

[InHisImage]

HOUSTON (AP) - Soul superstar James Brown donated 400 tickets to military personnel for his concert in Houston. Brown, 69, said the free tickets for Saturday night's concert were intended to give a boost to military workers as the U.S.-led war with Iraq continues.

"I grew up as a poor boy and was able to rise up and be an entertainer and help others," Brown said through a spokeswoman Friday. "I wanted to do what I could do to help our nation in this time of need."

Backed by the Soul Generals, Brown launched his current tour Dec. 27, marking performances with his signature songs, including "I Got You (I Feel Good)," "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine)" and "Make it Funky."

[LPStar]

I think James Brown does this sort of thing a lot. There was a very interesting New Yorker bio article on him (July 2002, I think).

[sharktrager]

I find it hard to believe anyone understood what James said. Heck, he may have donated Chiklets to the nunnery.

[Liberty Valance]

I feel good!

Liberty

[Ruth A.]

A bump for the godfather of soul.

[noutopia]

Hey no what I be talkin bout,no what I be talk bout.Man I was framed.

[O.C. - Old Cracker]

New in box! 18" Dancin' Shoutin' James Brown

As seen on Leno & Wall St. Week! Sings "I feel good!" as he dances. Head turns from side to side Mouth moves to the words Swings his hips and arms to the music Features Synchro-Motion technology, a cutting edge technology in animation which utilizes specially designed electronic components to synchronize the motion of the mouth to words or phrases, making an inanimate object come to life--magically! Takes 4 AA batteries (not included)

[Free_at_last_-2001]

"I grew up as a poor boy and was able to rise up and be an entertainer and help others," Brown said through a spokeswoman Friday. "I wanted to do what I could do to help our nation in this time of need." - Looks like an artist who appreciates his freedom and wants to give something back - what a breath of fresh air - I think I'll go and buy something of his - any recommendations?

[Rose in RoseBear]

Some may not recall, but James Brown has always been proactively conservative, and has been known to support the occasional Republican candidate for President. This latest act of his is completely within character.

Pingpingping!

[mhking]

James Brown has ALWAYS been supportive of our military, and our country. "Livin' In America" was far more than any kind of lip service for him....

Black conservative ping

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[condolinda]

J.B.'s philosophy:

"I don't want nobody
to give me nothin'
open up the door
I'll get it myself..."

[putupon]

BUMP for the Hardest Working Man in Show Business

[eddie willers]

Another Bump for the great Godfather of Soul!

[Vigilantcitizen]

Big bump for James Brown.

[TLBSHOW]

BUMP

a fine example for other artists....

[Ciexyz]

Cool!

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

HA!!! ya gotta.. :o)

(I was trying to write parts of one of his songs.. probably failed miserably.. but A HUGE BUMP for DA man!!)

[Remember Ruby Ridge]

Patriotic bump for the Godfather of Soul!

[steveo]

Pass the peas!

[Rocko]

Time to buy some more James Brown CDs. (If you don't already have any, Live at the Apollo Vol. I is a good beginning.)