James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 â€" December 25, 2006) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, musician, record producer and bandleader. A progenitor of funk music and a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance, he is often referred to as the "Godfather of Soul". In a career that lasted 50 years, he influenced the development of several music genres.

Brown began his career as a gospel singer in Toccoa, Georgia. He joined an R&B vocal group, the Gospel Starlighters (which later evolved into the Flames) founded by Bobby Byrd, in which he was the lead singer.

Brown recorded 17 singles that reached number one on the Billboard R&B charts. He also holds the record for the most singles listed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart which did not reach number one. Brown has received honors from many institutions, including inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Net Worth:

James Brown Net Worth: $100 Million

James Brown's Income / Salary:
Per Year: $20 Million

Per Month: $2 Million

Per Week: $500,000

Per Day:	Per Hour:	Per Minute:	Per Second:
$70,000	$3,000	$50	$1.00

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