Say It Loud!: The Life of James Brown, Soul Brother No. 1

When Don Rhodes took his seat not far behind Michael Jackson at the funeral of the “Godfather of Soul” on December 30, 2006, it marked the close of a forty-year friendship. In Say It Loud! Rhodes pays tribute to James Brown and his storied career, with a close and comprehensive look at the life of the legendary singer at his home in Augusta, Georgia, and the family he left behind.

From the evolution of Brown's fiery, uniquely rhythmic musical style to his social activism, world travels, run-...