How should James Brown be remembered? Should the things he did in his private life taint his musical contribution? Why or Why not?
2006-12-27 01:48:07 · 11 answers · asked by Thunderman9 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
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2006-12-27 02:12:11 · update #1
James Brown did do some pretty rough things. Some of them led him into jail. So, it's a difficult call to make. I think he should be remembered as an amazing musical genius who made a significant impact on music. But, children who look up to James Brown should also be told, by their parents, about his other side too so they are aware that while he was a great person and musician he did make some major mistakes that they should not try and follow.
2006-12-27 01:50:40 · answer #1 · answered by achristian520 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
James Brown was an imperfect human, to be sure. He messed up some.
His contribution to music, however, is eternal. 100 years from now, 1000 years from now, music historians will still look at the days when James Brown began to introduce "soul" as a music art form. He was amazing to see in person, and the footage of his work on-stage is still amazing to watch. I will miss his energy.
2006-12-27 09:51:01 · answer #2 · answered by jkc19452004 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. thats like saying that what mlking jr. did in his private life makes what he did for civil rights illegitimate or that michael jackson or prince arent musical genius' because of their private lifes. james brown the man and james brown the artist are two completely different people that share the same body.
2006-12-27 09:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by PreciousLady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, he's the godfather and his musical contributions outwiegh contributions he may have not made to the IRS. Plus, he was in a Rocky movie, so he'll live on forever there too!
2006-12-27 09:50:46 · answer #4 · answered by r-factor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should be remembered for what he did in the music world because that is what made him famous. His private life should remain what it is private. We all have skeletons in our closets or have had bad situations to occur. His was just brought to the forefront because of celebrity status.
We all shoukd imagine what if it was us?
2006-12-27 10:03:47 · answer #5 · answered by mothersister_3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be nice to show his life the way it was. Not just the good, not just the bad. I know he has had some bad moments, but in context of his whole life I think it will show him as a great man.
They are planning to make a movie, it's supposed to be out in 2008.
2006-12-27 09:57:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a movie would be best. I believe it's already in the works; aside from that something great to memorialize his legacy.
2006-12-27 09:55:48 · answer #7 · answered by Cutie girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I did not like his music, nor the way he treated his women.
2006-12-27 09:49:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no his life and how he chose to live it is his business if he weren't a famous entertainer people would care less.
2006-12-27 09:50:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it should not matter what he did before he die because if he did belived in god it will be forgiven
2006-12-27 09:57:39 · answer #10 · answered by tamaura w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋