In The Rock 2/1/1965: James Brown records “Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag” in 2 parts, at Arthur Smith Studios in Charlotte, NC. It will be Mr. Brown’s first top 10 Pop Chart Hit, and he accidentally invents Funk. #FreeJamesBrown #JamesBrown #Funk #RockHonorRoll

In The Rock 12/15/1988: Soul singer James Brown is sentenced to six years in prison for various offenses, including possession of weapons and resisting arrest. #FreeJamesBrown #Bummerversary #JamesBrown

In The Rock 2/1/1965: James Brown records “Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag” in 2 parts, at Arthur Smith Studios in Charlotte, NC. It will be Mr. Brown’s first top 10 Pop Chart Hit, and he accidentally invents Funk. #FreeJamesBrown #JamesBrown #Funk #RockHonorRoll

In The Rock 12/15/1988: Soul singer James Brown is sentenced to six years in prison for various offenses, including possession of weapons and resisting arrest. #FreeJamesBrown #Bummerversary #JamesBrown #eerfsamajnworb