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His name was never on the arena,” Cedric Johnson said of the Godfather of Soul. Our photos of the original building show the ...
The temporary relocation of a landmark statue is one of the first steps in developing the James Brown Linear Park into a downtown destination.
James Brown also heralded as “The Godfather of Soul” and “The Hardest Working man in Show Business” left an extraordinary legacy after his passing in 2006. With a colorful and extravagant persona, ...
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – To celebrate the Godfather of Soul, James Brown’s 92nd birthday, his family announced the launch of the James Brown’s ‘Don’t Be A Dropout Scholarship Fund’ as a ...
Feb 12, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; The Augusta Judicial Center is seen behind James Brown Arena. Demolition began with about two months of interior demolition, and moved outside in late 2024.
FILE - In this July 6, 2005 file photo, James Brown performs on stage during the Live 8 concert at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland. The family of entertainer James Brown has reached a ...
Reactions to new name for Augusta arena This news went viral, generating a lot of opinions. A petition was started on change.org with about 1,400 wanting to preserve James Brown's name.
The James Brown Experience is coming to Southampton. The show will be held at Mayflower Studios on Friday, September 5, and is now officially in association with The James Brown Family Foundation. The ...