brown, james

The story of the night James Brown kept the peace in the wake of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., and delivered hope with an immortal performance. In the hours after King's death, Brown's concert at Boston Garden was slated for cancellation as police geared up for riots. After Brown butted heads with the mayor, the show was allowed to go on--and his emotional, electric performance was broadcast live on local television. Though rioting erupted in more than a hundred U.S. cities that night, Boston remained quiet. Not only bringing to life that transforming show, author Sullivan also charts Brown's incredible rise from poverty to self-made millionaire, making this book both a tribute to an unforgettable concert and a rousing biography of a revolutionary musician.--From publisher description.

A biography of American singer and songwriter James Brown, looking at his roots in the American South and the influence he has had on American pop music.

Contains footage of James Brown performing live along with commentary to examine the life of the legendary singer and his influence on America.

A tribute to the life and achievements of the "Godfather of Soul" covers his unconventional youth in a segregated South, his complicated family life, and his work as a civil rights advocate and entrepreneur.

Chronicles the life and career of singer, James Brown, and describes growing up in the segregated South and introduction to gospel, R & B, and soul music, and his personal struggles that included trouble with the law.

A biography of the popular singer, dancer, and songwriter who earned the nickname "Godfather of Soul.".

Tells the life story of singer James Brown, describing his childhood, his achievements, and his legacy.

A biography of James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, including his childhood in poverty, his fifty-year music career with its peaks and tragic falls, and his impact on today's music.