The Godfather of Soul James Brown was born in small wooden shack in the woods of Barnwell, South Carolina on this day 1933. Brown’s mother Susie was just 16, and with his father Joe (22) lived in extreme poverty. They seperated a few years later. Brown was eleven when he started singing in talent shows.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1337 03/05/2020
The new album Forever by Midwife, aka Denver musician Madeline Johnston, takes dream pop and twists the genre into Johnston describes “heaven metal.” Whatever you call it, the hypnotic nature I found mesmerising. One for the headphones. |
 No.970 03/05/2019
The 4th Sly and the Family Stone album Stand! is 50 years old today! The band’s most acclaimed, and successful LP fuelled by the social consciousness content. Includes their classics Sing a Simple Song, I Want to Take You Higher, Stand! and Everyday People. |
 No.605 03/05/2018
The debut Living Colour album Vivid was released 30 years today! LC incorporate various musical styles within their base of grinding rock. Love the opener Cult of Personality. A band that always had something important to say…views on Living Colour? |
 No.240 03/05/2017
The 1967 Stax Records release Born Under a Bad Sign by Albert King. The album helped modernize blues. Love The Hunter, Crosscut Saw and title track. |