James Brown came from that hard, rough life that I came from. He took the blues and added rhythm to it. And he always had the most funkiest band; I liked the way he took his words and mixed it… — 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
I'm 63 now, and I need to take care of myself so that I can continue to perform at my best. — Charles Bradley Copy Share Image
I've always been a person who wanted to withdraw from the world, because the changes I've been through, I just don't want to go… — Charles Bradley Copy Share Image
Just know that all the pain that I've been through, it made me strong. — Charles Bradley Copy Share Image
