James Brown R.I.P.

[whiteflyer]

Singer James Brown, known as the "Godfather of Soul", has died at the age of 73, his agent has said.

He had been admitted to hospital in Atlanta to be treated for pneumonia but died at 0145 local time (0645 GMT), said Frank Copsidas.

The star was famous for hits including I Got You (I Feel Good), Papa's Got a Brand New Bag and Living in America.

The cause of Brown's death remained unclear at this stage, Mr Copsidas told the Associated Press.

 

[hypnotic]

Charlie Drake died the other day as well.

Can just about remember watching him as a kid.

RIP

 

[Marcel]

RIP Two legends

 

[Warspite]

Terrible news. Two great entertainers who will cetainly be missed.

RIP

James Brown

RIP

Charlie Drake

 

[whitewash]

yeh i saw this this morning, such a shame but the legend will run and run

 

[TG.]

james brown, to big a legend to ever die i reckon.

 

[Dark Star]

Alan Freeman, Charlie Drake and James Brown - these things go in threes!!

Sad times!

 

[Steep]

I remember watching Charlie Drake on TV many years ago, he was a master comedian, rip.

 

[Joe T]

I dont really know much of James' music, but I understand he was a bit of a legend in the soul scene. He was cool in the Blues Brothers though.

 

[Venomator]

R.I.P. all three ...

 

[Matt]

indeed, RIP all three..

 

[GfK]

The star was famous for hits including I Got You (I Don't Feel Good), Papa's Got a Brand New Bodybag and Dying in America.

So sorry.... I've got my funny head on today