This James Brown two night documentary on A&E

[TempleoftheDog]

Is anybody else watching this two night event?

It’s really good so far.

RIP

Long live Rock and Roll.



Edit.

I’m sure the replay of this part 1 will be shown again in a couple-few hours.

 

[Simple Southerner]

Sounds rather interesting I might check it out. Jb was a legend

 

[TempleoftheDog]

They ran a Janet Jackson documentary, too.

I saw it all in real time. From her acting on “Good Times”, in the 70s. To her first solo album. But I never saw it all so close and clear chronologically. And understanding it now. She literally was possibly the biggest Rock and Roll act of All-Time.

And the only other name in the conversation is her brother.

 

[Spam On Rye]

No, read all his biographies over the years and don't feel the need to revisit his story. That being said I love a good song and dance man and JB was one of the best. Also, Live @ The Apollo is top 5 greatest live albums ever made.

 

[Chesten_Hesten]

Guy was a baller

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