James Brown's Life

Birth

May 3, 1933

James Brown is born in Barnwell, SC.

"Please, Please, Please" Debut

Mar 4, 1956

This is the day the song "Please, Please, Please" debuted. It would eventually climb to #6 on the top ten R&B charts.

Brown Saves Boston

Apr 5, 1968

After the assassination of Dr. King, Brown helped save the city of Boston from riots.

Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Jan 23, 1986

After years of work, Brown is one of the first to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Died

Dec 25, 2006

On December 25, 2006, we all lost a legendary icon. James Brown dies due to heart failure brought on from pneumonia.

Kennedy Center

Dec 7, 2007

James Brown was honored with recieving Kennedy Center award.