‘Godfather of Soul’ reshaped pop music - Austin 360 (subscription)

‘Godfather of Soul’ reshaped pop music - Austin 360 (subscription)
Pattaya Daily News’Godfather of Soul’ reshaped pop musicAustin 360 (subscription), TX - 22 hours ago… and progenitor of rap, the self-proclaimed “Mr. Dynamite” was one of the most important figures in shifting modern pop music’s emphasis from melody to rhythm. … JAMES BROWN: 1933-2006 San Francisco ChronicleAppreciation: James Brown’s music lives — and makes us feel alive Los Angeles TimesGodfather of Soul, James Brown, Dead at 73 Voice of AmericaBlogcritics.orgall 1,930 news articles

‘Godfather of Soul’ reshaped pop music (Austin American-Statesman)

‘Godfather of Soul’ reshaped pop music (Austin American-Statesman)
PHILADELPHIA ? James Brown, the dynamic performer who changed the shape of popular music in America and the world and became known as the “Godfather of Soul” and “The Hardest-Working Man in Show Business,” died Monday in Atlanta at age 73.

UK Pop Music Charts This Week: X Factor Steals Christmas Again (About.com)

UK Pop Music Charts This Week: X Factor Steals Christmas Again (About.com)
Once upon a time it was a national pasttime in the UK to bet on which pop single would take top honors on the charts at Christmas. Then along…