Tag Archives: James Brown

Johnny Winter shares the 10 albums that changed his life

January 22, 2013 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

A torch-bearer for the blues, Johnny Winter’s artistic canon offers a clear link between British blues-rock and American Southern rock styles. ►

Bobby Bennett, the last of The Famous Flames, speaks of James Brown & more

August 3, 2012 | Phill | 0

James Brown’s tumultuous relationship with the rest of The Famous Flames is recalled by the last survivor, Bobby Bennett ►

Meet the first class of Goldmine’s Hall of Fame

May 2, 2012 | Phill | 6

We don’t have a museum or awards ceremony, but Goldmine does have a desire to honor deserving musicians and an alternative to the Rock Hall. ►

Better Late Than Never for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s new inductees

February 9, 2012 | Phill | 1

The Miracles and more finally are added to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ►

Hit Parade Hall of Fame relies on the votes of the fans to honor musical hitmakers from 1950 until the present

November 10, 2011 | Phill | 2

The Hit Parade Hall of Fame uses the voice of the fans to honor musical giants since 1950. ►

Best live albums review: James Brown ‘Live At The Apollo’

October 30, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

In 1962, record companies considered live albums to be pointless; why would someone want the same songs he already has just because they’re from a concert? ►

Trace the birth of funk back to James Brown

October 29, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Of all the anniversaries in 2011, it’s no exaggeration that one of the most crucial is also one of which few rock fans are aware. But this year marks the 45th anniversary of the invention of funk, in the hands of the only man on earth who could have invented such a beast. ►

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame deserves credit for including all genres of popular music

October 28, 2011 | Phill | 7

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame boasts a great variety when it comes to its inductees ►

Two Heavy Rockers From the ’60s Deserve Hall of Fame Consideration

June 9, 2011 | Phill | 0

The heavy sounds of Gary U.S. Bonds and Freddy Cannon helped Rock & Roll bridge the gap from the ’50s to the British Invasion ►

Early album influences made Carlos Alomar a complete musician

June 8, 2011 | princep | 0

Discussing the past, present, and future of music, Carlos Alomar (Bowie, Lennon, James Brown) tells Goldmine what influenced his musical and personal life ►