James Brown (Biographies of Musicians)

James Brown is known as the "Godfather of Soul"—and for good reason. All you have to do is listen to that signature James Brown sound, and you understand the impact he made on music. Just one lip curl and Elvis was sent running, just one, "Hey! Hey! Hey!" and Michael Jackson was inspired. It seems that James Brown's every move has somehow made an impact on the world of music.

Yet the unbridled, almost manic energy that fueled Brown's innovative songwriting, electrifying dance numbers, and re...