Remembering James Brown on his 93rd birthday

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James Brown would have turned 93 on May 3, 2026; he was born May 3, 1933, in Barnwell, South Carolina and earned nicknames such as the Godfather of Soul and Mr. Dynamite. Tributes and retrospectives are highlighting his live performances and classic recordings, including Get Up Offa That Thing, Sex Machine Parts 1 and 2, and remixes like People Get Up And Drive Your Funky Soul (Remix). Brown’s call-and-response vocals, tight horn arrangements, and relentless rhythmic emphasis codified funk and created riffs that became some of the most sampled in hip-hop, so his grooves continue to shape dance and popular music today.

Albumism

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Remembering James Brown today on what would have been his 93rd birthday (born May 3, 1933) | Explore the Godfather of Soul's musical legacy (including audio & video highlights) here: album.ink/JamesBrownHBD

3545d ago

Strictly 4 My Navigators

@lizzslockeroom.bsky.social

Remembering James Brown on his birthday (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) 💙🕊 B.B. King, James Brown & Bobby “Blue” Bland… jammin’ 🔥 #Legends 🕊️🕊️🕊️

2645d ago

Denise Oliver-Velez

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'Get Up Offa That Thing' and celebrate 'Godfather of Soul' James Brown www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

2645d ago

DJ Mike V

@djmikev.bsky.social

James Brown - Dead on It James Brown was born today in 1933! One of the greatest ever. This might be my favorite JB jam. A James Brown and Fred Wesley jam. Multiple parts, lots of funk. 13 minutes, in fact. From 1975. #JamesBrown #MusicBirthday #MusicSky #FunkSky youtu.be/gxmXWXUvNr8?...

2645d ago

Patrickworld 🌎👋🏾🎸

@patrickworld.bsky.social

Born on this day: James Brown, (pictured right) the electrifying “Godfather of Soul,” whose explosive voice, relentless groove, and revolutionary stage presence reshaped American music. A trailblazer of funk and a towering cultural force, he inspired generations with unmatched energy and innovation

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3845d ago

forced2bnice2u.bsky.social5

I loved James 🥰 what a time to be alive “Say it loud, I’m Black & I’m proud”! ✊🏽 iykyk

Peter Collinson4

Great photo. Also great you got to meet James Brown. Beautiful happiness.

Unfrozen Caveman Librarian3

“The one thing that can solve most of our problems is dancing.” —James Brown

Shannon2

Moms Mabley with Lionel Ritchie.

🇱🇻 Gez Campbell-Smith 🇱🇻2

Also the hero of Rocky Fore when he beat Ivan Drago, played by Jackie Stallone.

Tim McDermott

@thebombshelter.bsky.social

All hail James Brown on the 93rd anniversary of his birth. Soul Brother # 1 left us on Christmas Day, 2006. youtu.be/O-aPeW20hEM?...

2845d ago

Tim McDermott12

You could make a case that between "Tell Me That You Love Me" and this live version of "Shout & Shimmy," the Godfather of Soul also invented punk rock in the early '60s. youtu.be/JEG5ngMowHM?...

Linda Lee Peacock

@lindaleepeacock.bsky.social

It's #BlackMusicSunday! Come join @deniseoliver-velez.bsky.social for a Happy Birthday tribute to James Brown!

1345d ago

Acidgrandads

@acidgrandads.bsky.social

Born on this day: Bing Crosby James Brown Dave Ball (RIP) And @dannykelly.bsky.social My brother from another mother/internet wife. I have to say nice things about him, because he has the receipts. Happy birthday matey!

2045d ago

Rob Vearnals2

Happy birthday @dannykelly.bsky.social hope you have a good one mate

Danny Kelly 2

Thank you Anthony (and Sara) xx Are those facts correct? I only knew of Henry Cooper growing up and found out Frankie Valli today.

The_Philadelphian

@the-philadelphian.bsky.social

That foot work. Happy Birthday "Godfather of Soul" James Brown 👑 🎤 May 3, 1933 - Dec 25, 2006 James Brown & "The Famous Flames" perform on the TAMI Show Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, October 28, 1964 youtu.be/zieXmNwHGYA?...

1745d ago

it's Candy Love

@candylovely.bsky.social

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !! 🎙️James Joseph Brown May-3-1933 Godfather of soul"American singer, song writer, dancer, 🕺musician, producer.🎵🎶 🙏💙 youtu.be/IST6qRfVqwY?...

945d ago

Tariq, the Movie Critic

@tarialle25.bsky.social

Happy birthday to these three wonderful singers, James Brown; Frankie Valli; and Bing Crosby! These are my favorite albums from them: #Filmsky #Musicsky 🎶 #May

544d ago

Dr Pop Culture USA

@drpopcultureusa.bsky.social

James Brown was born May 3, 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina.

345d ago

Edward

@eddietheteacher.bsky.social

James Joseph Brown May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006 American singer, songwriter, dancer, musician, and record producer. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgHo...

345d ago

Kilborn Alley Blues Band

@kilbornalley.bsky.social

JAMES BROWN SUNDAY! The notes, the vids! Enjoy. With thanks to Denise Oliver Velez @deniseoliver-velez.bsky.social ! www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

645d ago

DJ Rays Music

@djraysmusic.com

Happy "Heavenly" Birthday to JAMES BROWN Born On May 3rd, 1933 "It's a Man's World" by James Brown Song Link: youtu.be/5q4-REqaZlg?... @djraysmusic.com

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