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Michael Jackson Attends the James Brown Funeral - A Home-Going Celebration.
James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006)
AUGUSTA, Ga. (December 30, 2006) — More than 8,500 James Brown fans filled an arena bearing his name Saturday in a final, joyful farewell to the singer that seemed as fitting for a civil rights leader as for “The Godfather of Soul.”
Mourners returned to Brown’s hometown to pay tribute to the musician. Fans lined up in the rain before dawn to get in. When James Brown Arena was full, they gathered on the streets outside to listen to the service over small televisions and speakers
The Revs. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson and a tearful Michael Jackson were among those who took turns at the podium overlooking the casket where Brown lay in a black jacket and gloves, red shirt and sequined shoes. “We come to thank God for James Brown, because only God could have made a James Brown possible,” said Sharpton, a longtime Brown confidant Much of the funeral took on the feel of one of Brown’s famously high-energy concerts. Many people there named it a "Home-Going Celebration" befitting the GodFather of Soul.
The city named erected a statue of him in a downtown park. Earlier this year, Augusta’s main auditorium was also named in his honor. At the end of ," Brown's famous cape was laid upon his casket just as it was laid across his back so many times during his concerts.
During Sharpton's sermon, the reverend revealed his last conversation with Brown, during which the "Godfather of Soul" told him that there was a need for performers such as Michael Jackson to keep making positive music for all people.
Michael stepped up to the podium and said that he was inspired by Brown from an early age. Speaking onstage he described the legendary showman as his "greatest inspiration" and he told the crowd how his mother would wake him up to no matter when to watch Brown on TV.
“Ever since I was a small child - no more than six-years-old - my mother would wake me no matter what time it was to watch the television to see the master at work," he said. "Every time I saw him move I was mesmerized. I’ve never seen a performer like JB and right then and there, I knew that was exactly what wanted I to do with my life. James Brown, I shall miss you and I love you so much. Thank you for everything.”
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James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006)
AUGUSTA, Ga. (December 30, 2006) — More than 8,500 James Brown fans filled an arena bearing his name Saturday in a final, joyful farewell to the singer that seemed as fitting for a civil rights leader as for “The Godfather of Soul.”
Mourners returned to Brown’s hometown to pay tribute to the musician. Fans lined up in the rain before dawn to get in. When James Brown Arena was full, they gathered on the streets outside to listen to the service over small televisions and speakers
The Revs. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson and a tearful Michael Jackson were among those who took turns at the podium overlooking the casket where Brown lay in a black jacket and gloves, red shirt and sequined shoes. “We come to thank God for James Brown, because only God could have made a James Brown possible,” said Sharpton, a longtime Brown confidant Much of the funeral took on the feel of one of Brown’s famously high-energy concerts. Many people there named it a "Home-Going Celebration" befitting the GodFather of Soul.
The city named erected a statue of him in a downtown park. Earlier this year, Augusta’s main auditorium was also named in his honor. At the end of ," Brown's famous cape was laid upon his casket just as it was laid across his back so many times during his concerts.
During Sharpton's sermon, the reverend revealed his last conversation with Brown, during which the "Godfather of Soul" told him that there was a need for performers such as Michael Jackson to keep making positive music for all people.
Michael stepped up to the podium and said that he was inspired by Brown from an early age. Speaking onstage he described the legendary showman as his "greatest inspiration" and he told the crowd how his mother would wake him up to no matter when to watch Brown on TV.
“Ever since I was a small child - no more than six-years-old - my mother would wake me no matter what time it was to watch the television to see the master at work," he said. "Every time I saw him move I was mesmerized. I’ve never seen a performer like JB and right then and there, I knew that was exactly what wanted I to do with my life. James Brown, I shall miss you and I love you so much. Thank you for everything.”
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