James Brown was a popular American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the development of funk music and one of the greatest performers in the history of popular music. Brown began his career as a gospel singer in Toccoa, Georgia. and rose to prominence in the mid-1950s as the lead singer of the Famous Flames, a rhythm and blues vocal group founded by Bobby Byrd. Do you want to know more about James Brown, then just start this quiz and know more interesting facts about James Brown.
1. What was James Brown's nickname?
A. The King of Pop
B. The Prince of Funk
C. The Master of R&B
D. The Godfather of Soul
2. Which genre of music is James Brown most closely associated with?
A. Jazz
B. Punk
C. Country
D. Rock and Roll
3. When did James Brown's debut single "Please, Please, Please" release?
A. 1976
B. 1995
C. 1956
D. 1975
4. When did James Brown's debut album release?
A. 1968
B. 1948
C. 1958
D. 1985
5. What was James Brown's first hit single?
A. Living in America
B. I Got You (I Feel Good)
C. Please, Please, Please
D. Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
6. What was the title of James Brown's autobiography?
A. Soul Survivors
B. Living Legend
C. The Godfather of Soul
D. None of the above
7. What year James Brown was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 34th annual Grammy Awards?
A. 1985
B. 1989
C. 1992
D. 1996
8. Which James Brown song became an anthem for African Americans during the civil rights movement?
A. I Got You (I Feel Good)
B. Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
C. Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud)
D. Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine
9. What year Rolling Stone magazine ranked James Brown as No. 7 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time?
A. 2008
B. 2012
C. 2004
D. 2014
10. What was the title of the 2014 documentary film about James Brown's life?
A. Soul Power
B. The Godfather of Soul
C. Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
D. James Brown: The Man, the Myth, the Legend
11. James Brown's iconic song "I Got You (I Feel Good)" was released in which year?
A. 1975
B. 1987
C. 1965
D. 1995
12. When did Brown was honored as an inductee to the New York Songwriters Hall of Fame?
A. 2005
B. 2010
C. 2000
D. 2004
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