James Brown dies at 73

Not the most Merry of Christmases for those close to legendary Godfather of Soul, James Brown.

CNN Reports

James Brown, the dynamic, pompadoured “Godfather of Soul,” whose rasping vocals and revolutionary rhythms made him a founder of rap, funk and disco as well, died early Monday, his agent said. He was 73.

Brown was hospitalized with pneumonia at Emory Crawford Long Hospital on Sunday and died around 1:45 a.m. Monday, said his agent, Frank Copsidas of Intrigue Music. Longtime friend Charles Bobbit was by his side, he said.

I know Brown isnt exactly movie news, but with the impact he made on stage showmanship being mimicked in so many movies, I didnt think anyone would mind.

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