JAMES BROWN " THE GODFATHER OF SOUL", SINGER, MUSICIAN, SONGWRITER, DANCER, BANDLEADER RECORD PRODUCER AUTOGRAPHED COLOR 8X10 PHOTO. *** SIGNED IN RED FLAIR PEN " TO MR. JOHNSON MY BEST JAMES BROWN " IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION. *** DECEASED MUSIC HALL OF FAME GREAT 2006. *** HELEN RUSSO AUTHENTICATION CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYÂ INCLUDED. Â Â James Brown James Brown performing in his signature crushed blue velvet suit in 2001. Background information Birth name James Joseph Brown, Jr.[1] Born May 3, 1933(1933-05-03) Barnwell, South Carolina, U.S. Origin Augusta, Georgia, United States Died December 25, 2006(2006-12-25) (aged 73)[2][3] Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.[2][3] Genres Rhythm and blues, funk, soul Occupations Singer, musician, songwriter, dancer, bandleader, record producer Instruments Vocal, guitar, harmonica, bass, keyboards, drums, percussion instruments Years active 1956â“2006 Labels Federal, King, Try Me, Smash, People, Polydor, Scotti Bros., Dade Associated acts The Famous Flames, The J.B.'s, Bobby Byrd, The Soul Generals, Lyn Collins Â