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  • Powell 'appoints' soul legend James Brown to new diplomatic post ("Secretary of Soul")

    12/09/2003 1:57:54 PM PST · by presidio9 · 33 replies · 270+ views
    AFP ^ | Tue, Dec 09, 2003
    US Secretary of State Colin Powell has named James Brown, the so-called "Godfather of Soul," to a new and unusual, but apparently fictitious, senior diplomatic position, the State Department said. Spokesman Richard Boucher confirmed Monday that Powell had indeed appointed Brown to be the first US "secretary of soul and foreign minister of funk" but said the job description for the post had not yet been drawn up. In addition, he told reporters that it was uncertain whether the new title carried with it any salary or if Brown would be entitled to an office at the State Department. "I...
  • James Brown donates tickets to military

    03/30/2003 1:17:23 AM PST · by InHisImage · 39 replies · 302+ views
    AP ^ | 3/29/03
    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...