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American singer, songwriter, dancer, bandleader, and cultural icon known as the 'Godfather of Soul' and 'The Hardest Working Man in Show Business'.Born in extreme poverty in South Carolina, James Brown rose to become one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He pioneered funk music and transformed rhythm and blues with hits like 'Papa's Got a Brand New Bag' and 'I Got You (I Feel Good)'. His electrifying stage presence, complex rhythms, and socially conscious lyrics made him ...