RIP To One Of The True Greats

James Brown 5/3/33 - 12/25/06

Unfortunately I don't have the time right now to put into words what a great loss the passing of James Brown is. If I could point my finger at five musicians who truly changed the way I (nevermind the world!) listened to and appreciated music then JB would undoubtedly be in that five. In fact, despite his overwhelming influence on my life I've been unable to ever post about him, his catalogue going beyond well known into an accepted part of people's lives.

Hopefully time will permit me to post up a few of my personal favourite Godfather moments over the next few days but for now, in case you haven't seen it, check out Oliver's initial tribute to the man over at Soul Sides which is on point as ever.

As Oliver mentions, it's times like this that you turn to YouTube. If I could pick one clip straight from the heart it would have to be this one. In a mere 30 seconds worth of Brown in his prime you get a sense of the sheer power and magical momentum this man had.

R.I.P. to a true legend.