Remembering James Brown/Happy Birthday
From Funk In The First Degree by John Ellison, III
May 3, 2023 · 2h 17m
About this episode
John and Dr. G. discuss the impact of James Brown on Funk and Pop music.
On this episode from the Funk In The Funk Degree archives, John and Roundtabler alumnus Dr G. (George Darden) remember and discuss the impact of James Brown on Funk and Pop music in this revealing episode.
People in this episode
Host: John
Guest: Dr G George Darden
Topics covered
- James Brown
- Funk
- Pop music
Keywords
- music history
- Funk In The First Degree
- archives
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