I did a tour down South someplace, and it was an all-day festival, and there were about 2,000 people. It was pouring down rain, and I went to grab the mic, and I got electrocuted. I felt the electricity flow… — Charles Bradley Copy Share Image
A real good artist learns to be a better person through all the changes they've been through. They keep their loving and honesty growing… — Charles Bradley Copy Share Image
I was learning 'Changes' at the time that my mom was sick and she was leaving me. And those last verses in that song,… — Charles Bradley Copy Share Image
I always loved James Brown, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke. — Charles Bradley Copy Share Image
If you want to give a show, make it real, and people will listen to you more carefully. — Charles Bradley Copy Share Image
We've got to learn how to not look at creed or color. Look at how beautiful a bouquet of roses looks like - different… — Charles Bradley Copy Share Image
I'm trying to find a home that I can come home to, and there's no stress or pressure to be scared to be in… — Charles Bradley Copy Share Image
James Brown really taught me a lot - his lyrics and his performance and whatever he does when he's onstage. I'll always call him… — Charles Bradley Copy Share Image
I lived in the streets for three years when I was a kid, and every day, I didn't know where my next meal would… — Charles Bradley Copy Share Image
My grandmother always told me that regardless of what the world gives you, stay humble. Stay strong in your beliefs, and be honest. And… — Charles Bradley Copy Share Image
Peforming as James Brown, I didn't really have to go deep in my soul the way I do as Charles Bradley. — Charles Bradley Copy Share Image
