Remembering James Brown on the 17th Anniversary of his death

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on December 25, 2023

Remembering James Brown, 17 Years Later

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It has been exactly 17 long years since James Brown died in Atlanta on December 25, 2006 at the age of 73. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Today, fans of James Brown (Sex Machine, It's a Man's Man's Man's World, I Feel Good, ...) along with the rest of the music world have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Brown, a cultural icon

Born in Barnwell on May 3, 1933, James Brown's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Brown was not just a great singer, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1966 he touched the hearts of millions with ‘It's a Man's Man's Man's World’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique musical heritage.

It's been 17 years since the tragic loss of James Brown and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although James Brown is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great James Brown.