THE GODFATHER IS GONE
James Brown, who was scheduled to perform in New Jersey and New York later this week, died just before 2am on Christmas morning in Atlanta. The revolutionary musician and singer who set many of the trends in R&B for decades was 73. The cause was congestive heart failure. James had been hospitalized with pneumonia.
The Reverend Al Sharpton, a long-time friend of James', has stated that James Brown's body will be laid on the stage of the Apollo Theater on Thursday from 1pm - 8pm for public viewing. The Apollo was the site of many of James Brown's legendary concerts. Thousands of his fans are expected to turn out.
Listen for an eight-hour tribute this Saturday on WBGO (88.3 FM, 10am - 2pm) and Sunday on KISS (98.7 FM, noon - 4pm).Rhythm Revue's radio tribute will include selections of his greatest hits, plus:
Saturday show (10am – 2pm WBGO 88.3 FM):
James Brown’s Lost Hits & Rare Singles
Highlights from the Apollo Concerts
The Unreleased James Brown
Records Produced by James Brown
Sunday show (12noon – 4pm 98.7 KISS-FM):
James Brown’s No. 1 Hits
Rare Concert Performances
James Brown Album Tracks & Remixes
Tribute to the JBs
