Bobby Byrd
Biography: Howard Byrd (August 15, 1934 – September 12, 2007) was an American rhythm and blues, soul and funk singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, bandleader and talent dedicated, who played a part in the development of soul and funk music in association with James Brown.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 15, 1934
Deathday: September 12, 2007
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James Brown Live At The Boston Garden - April 5, 1968
2008-08-05
James Brown Live At The Boston Garden - April 5, 1968
Overview: Live at the Boston Garden: April 5, 1968 is a concert film starring James Brown. Recorded at the Boston Garden by WGBH-TV the night after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., it was broadcast live in an effort to quell potential riots in the city. The recording circulated as a bootleg before it was officially released on DVD by Shout! Factory in 2008 as part of the box set I Got the Feelin': James Brown in the '60s. It received a stand-alone release in 200
Genres: Music
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2008-08-05
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James Brown Live At The Apollo '68
2008-08-05
James Brown Live At The Apollo '68
Overview: This was one of a series of concerts James Brown gave at the Apollo in Harlem in March 1968. This performance was broadcast on television as James Brown: Man To Man. In addition to 16 vintage color performances from the concert, this special also includes film of James Brown walking the streets of Harlem and Watts as he speaks to the state of Black America and describes the political and socioeconomic advances that need to be accomplished: “My flight is for Black American to become American.”—James Brown This concert is much a 1968 James Brown time capsule as it is a timeless representation of how music can change the world.
Genres: Music
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2008-08-05
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James Brown: Soul Survivor
2003-10-29
James Brown: Soul Survivor
Overview: James Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent, there's a dark side to Brown's success that includes stints in prison and unceasing tabloid speculation. This in-depth documentary takes a look at the meteoric highs and deep lows of Brown's career, offering some fascinating insights from the Godfather of Soul himself, as well as interview footage with Chuck D, Little Richard, Wyclef Jean and many others.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-10-29
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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
2014-04-27
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
Overview: James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, not just through his music, but also as a social activist. Charting his journey from rhythm and blues to funk, MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN features rare and previously unseen footage, photographs and interviews, chronicling the musical ascension of “the hardest working man in show business,” from his first hit, “Please, Please, Please,” in 1956, to his iconic performances at the Apollo Theater, the T.A.M.I. Show, the Paris Olympia and more.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-04-27
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James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
2008-04-05
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
Overview: On April 5, 1968, soul legend James Brown performed a concert in Boston that many say shielded that city from the kinds of devastating riots that ripped other cities apart after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-04-05
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