James Brown lives, as long as someone steps out of their body and dances uncontrollably. — Al Sharpton Copy Share Image
You want a hero in the music world? James Brown. He brought a feeling to music without really using words. He's just… — David Lee Roth Copy Share Image
I've been sampled at least 71 times. Me, James Brown and George Clinton, we're the ones who've been sampled the most. — Rudy Ray Moore Copy Share Image
...the people at large absolutely gave James Brown respect. He was an original like a Rembrandt or a Picasso — Aretha Franklin Copy Share Image
My mom was a big fan of Al Green... James Brown we weren't allowed to listen to, so of course I knew… — Jacqueline Woodson Copy Share Image
James Brown became my father. He would talk to me the way a father talked to a son. He became the father… — Al Sharpton Copy Share Image
James Brown is important because he decorates the clock correctly and he's good with lower mathematics. Don't get me wrong - he's… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Prince is from the school of James Brown, and I love James Brown because of all the great rhythms he plays. — Miles Davis Copy Share Image
America...Do not touch my TV, my DVD, my stereo, my dual-deck VCR. Do not touch my old school, my new school, my… — Bernie Mac Copy Share Image
“It was Frankie Lymon all over again," Marvin said. "Only this kid had mastered James Brown's moves. Michael was like Stevie. From… — David Ritz Copy Share Image
James Brown's Live at the Apollo is not just a musical whiplash, it's a spiritual cleansing. You can just close your eyes… — Ted Nugent Copy Share Image
Our first ever live gig was in front of Buckingham Palace, an Olympic event attended by some of the royal family, and… — Tom Fletcher Copy Share Image
I've been to two stadium gigs in my life. One was James Brown and the other was Pink Floyd. They both sounded… — Boz Burrell Copy Share Image
A guy like James Brown has walked the walk, talked the talk. I can't disrespect James Brown in any kind of way.… — Eric B Copy Share Image
I felt Michael Jackson was inspired a little bit more from the elegance of a Fred Astaire. Michael loved Sammy Davis, Jr.… — Kenny Ortega Copy Share Image
You say 'African music' and you think 'tribal drumming.' But there's a lot of African music that's like James Brown, and a… — Damian Marley Copy Share Image
James Brown opened at least six of our House of Blues clubs. He always delivered, but he demanded the respect of an… — Dan Aykroyd Copy Share Image
“James Brown went to the pearly gates and met St. Peter who took him to a room where Jerry Garcia was playing… — Garrison Keillor Copy Share Image
I grew in the inner city, listening to Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, James Brown, The Commodores - lots of soul music. — Stefon Harris Copy Share Image
James Brown, he won't let you down. Now Elvis was the king of rock and roll. — Queen (band Copy Share Image
James Brown and Frank Sinatra are two different quantities in the universe. They represent two different experiences of the world. — Amiri Baraka Copy Share Image
The first record I heard as a kid? My dad is a great soul and blues fan, so he showed me James… — Bakermat Copy Share Image
I'm still somebody that listens to a lot of James Brown, a lot of The O'Jays, a lot of TLC... in that… — Kat Graham Copy Share Image
You couldn't help but like James Brown if you came to see a show because he's such a wonderful showman. — Porter Wagoner Copy Share Image
The hardest thing about being James Brown is I have to live. I don't have no down time. — James Brown Copy Share Image
James Brown was my favorite, my absolute idol. Every time I played with him was like a music lesson, and I never… — Paul Shaffer Copy Share Image
I used to break dance. I can do some good James Brown footwork. But now I think I've danced too much. My… — Sam Rockwell Copy Share Image
I've never seen a performer create electricity with an audience like James Brown. He's got everybody in his hands and whatever he… — Michael Jackson Copy Share Image
If it weren't for the mentorship and guidance from people like my mother, James Brown and others, I wouldn't have been able… — Al Sharpton Copy Share Image
I usually listen to various kind of singers. Curtis Mayfield was my favorite. James Brown, Tina Turner, queen of soul, I started… — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
Psy is fantastic. He's shifted the planet. He's got the whole world dancing. And it's a rarity in this world. Only four… — MC Hammer Copy Share Image
James Brown was one of the first artists who found four bars that he liked and played them the entire way through,… — Brian Austin Green Copy Share Image
“When I saw him move I was mesmerized. I've never seen a performer perform like James Brown and right then and there… — Michael Jackson Copy Share Image
This is the thing about hip-hop music and where people get it most misconstrued: It's all hip-hop. You can't say that just… — Kendrick Lamar 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… — Charles Bradley Copy Share Image
