James Brown Dies at the Age of 73 on Christmas Morning. But he is just part of a bigger story, the changing of the guard, the black icons/leadership/pioneers that we have been losing at a rapid pace, must be replaced by you, the future. We are personally sad, because James Brown blessed us with this interview early in BlackTree Media's career, and it put us on a stage that we have grown tremendously from. We owe a lot to JB. In this clip you will see James Brown performing with the King of Pop, Michael Jackson at the 2003 BET Awards in Los Angeles. This marks the first time we covered the BET Awards, and it is our first major interview with a Big Celebrity, what better way to start then with James Brown and Michael Jackson. The performance video is courtesy of BET, the interview is a BlackTree Exclusive. Enjoy, and we thank you.
BET COMMEMORATES THE LIFE OF LEGENDARY ENTERTAINER JAMES BROWN
BET News Presents Two Special Tributes Honoring The Life, Legacy and Impact of The God Father of Soul
New York, NY (BlackNews.com) - In immediate response to the passing of one of the greatest contributors to American music, BET NEWS has prepared two remarkable specials reflecting on the life and impact of the author of soul, James Brown. Premiering on Saturday, December 30, 2006 @ 9 p.m. ET/PT, SOUL BROTHER #1: REMEMBERING JAMES BROWN will be the ultimate tribute with highlight footage and loving retrospect from political activist, Rev. Al Sharpton; Actress, Rosie Perez; R&B singers, Omarion and Full Force; Cultural Critics, Nelson George and Harry Allen; funk bassist and singer, Bootsy Collins and many more. BET will provide an inside look at the many accomplishments framing the singer's success. In a final salute to a true icon, on Sunday, December 31, 2006 @ 9:30 a.m. ET/PT, THE GODFATHER OF SOUL: CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF JAMES BROWN will re-cap the public memorial and celebration in Augusta, Georgia with BET NEWS correspondent, Andre Showell. Tune in as we remember t