James Brown set the standard for dynamic live performance in American music. Inspired by preachers in the Black church, Brown started out singing ... centered in the emotional conduit of the soul ...

James Brown ... s view of Black Pride and Black masculinity," the synopsis continues. "Consistently facing obstacles and unbelievable odds, the documentary details how Brown persevered through ...

But was funk originator James Brown evil ... A then-70 year old Brown was arrested in 2004 on domestic violence charges against his backup singer and fourth wife who was 36 years his junior ...