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James Joseph Brown (The Godfather of Soul, The Minister of the New New Super Heavy Funk, The Hardest Working Man in Show Business, Soul Brother Number One, Mr. Dynamite, The Godfather of Funk, Mr Please Please Please, J.B.) was born on 3 May, 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina, USA, is a Soundtrack, Actor, Composer. Discover James Brown's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of James Brown networth?

Popular As James Joseph Brown (The Godfather of Soul, The Minister of the New New Super Heavy Funk, The Hardest Working Man in Show Business, Soul Brother Number One, Mr. Dynamite, The Godfather of Funk, Mr Please Please Please, J.B.)
Occupation soundtrack,actor,composer
Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 3 May 1933
Birthday 3 May
Birthplace Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
Date of death 25 December, 2006
Died Place Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Nationality United States

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James Brown Height, Weight & Measurements

At 73 years old, James Brown height is 5' 5" (1.65 m) .

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Height 5' 5" (1.65 m)
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Who Is James Brown's Wife?

His wife is Tomirae Brown (14 December 2001 - 2004) ( annulled) ( 1 child), Adrienne Rodriguez (21 September 1984 - 6 January 1996) ( her death), Deidra Jenkins (22 October 1970 - 10 January 1981) ( divorced) ( 2 children), Velma Warren (27 June 1953 - 26 August 1969) ( divorced) ( 3 children)

Family
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Wife Tomirae Brown (14 December 2001 - 2004) ( annulled) ( 1 child), Adrienne Rodriguez (21 September 1984 - 6 January 1996) ( her death), Deidra Jenkins (22 October 1970 - 10 January 1981) ( divorced) ( 2 children), Velma Warren (27 June 1953 - 26 August 1969) ( divorced) ( 3 children)
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James Brown Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is James Brown worth at the age of 73 years old? James Brown’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated James Brown's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

The T.A.M.I. Show (1964)$15,000

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2008

Voted the tenth greatest singer of the rock era in a Rolling Stone magazine poll in 2008.

2006

(November 14 2006) Inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame for his outstanding contribution to British music and integral part of British music culture.

2005

[May 7, 2005] Reverend Al Sharpton unveiled a life-size bronze statue of Brown in Augusta, Georgia. The statue was supposed to be unveiled in May 2004, for Brown's 71st birthday, but the city postponed the ceremony because Brown was facing domestic violence charges for pushing and threatening his fourth wife, Tomirae Brown .

2004

28 January 2004 - Arrested for allegedly pushing his wife at their South Carolina home. Brown later filed for an annulment of their marriage.

2003

One of 5 recipients of the 2003 Kennedy Center Honors. The other recipients were Carol Burnett, Loretta Lynn, Mike Nichols, and Itzhak Perlman.

2001

Son, with girlfriend Tomirae Brown, James Brown II, was born. [June 2001]

2000

Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2000.

1998

Released from hospital following treatment for addiction to painkillers. [January 1998]

1993

Augusta's 9th street was renamed "James Brown Boulevard" by mayor Charles DeVaney. [November 1993]

1992

Receiving 3 Grammys: Best R&B Recording ("Papa's Got a Brand New Bag", 1965), Best Male R&B Performance ("Living In America", 1986) and "Best Album Notes" ("Star Times," 1991). On February 25 1992, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 34th Annual Grammy Awards.

1991

In 1991, the Techno group L.A. Style released a highly irreverent and controversial single entitled "James Brown Is Dead". There were two songs quickly made in response: "James Brown Is Still Alive" by Holy Noise, and "Who the F*** Is James Brown?" by Traumatic Stress.

1990

Dismayed by the school shootings of the late 1990s, he spoke out against violence in schools, even writing a song, "Killing's Out and School's In.".

1988

He served 26 months in prison for leading police on a high speed chase in Georgia in 1988.

1986

Charter member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.

1972

Some radicals criticized him for his patriotism. He received death threats after playing to US troops in Vietnam in 1972.

1970

Good friends with Rev. Al Sharpton since the 1970s and Rev. Jesse Jackson since the 1950s.

1969

Performed at President Richard Nixon's first inauguration on 30 January 1969.

1968

J. Anthony Lukas's book on Boston race relations, "Common Ground", notes that a 1968 Brown performance the day after Rev. Martin Luther King's was assassinated helped keep the city from exploding.

1958

Some of his most popular songs include "Please, Please, Please" (1958), "I Got You (I Feel Good)" (1965), "It's A Man's Man's Man's World" (1966), "Cold Sweat" (1967), "I Got The Feelin'" (1968), "Get Up (I Like Being A) Sex Machine" (1970) and "Living in America" (1985).

1954

Sons with first wife Velma were Teddy (1954-1973), Terry (1955-), and Larry (1958-).

1933

James Brown was born on May 3, 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina, USA as James Joseph Brown. He was married to Tomirae Brown, Adrienne Rodriguez, Deidra Jenkins and Velma Warren.

1501

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 1501 Vine Street in Hollywood, California.