James Browns Influence on Michael Jackson - 2548 Words

1. Topic Question: Unquestionably one of the most influential musical pioneers of the last half-century, James Brown, often known as â€Å"The Godfather of Soul†, laid a musical foundation that many artists were influenced by. Ranging from Mick Jagger to Afrika Bambaataa to Jay Z, Brown’s musical characteristics can be seen in various artists. How did the music of Michael Jackson demonstrate the influence of James Brown? 2. Introduction: â€Å"The Godfather of Soul†, better known as James Brown grew to be one of the most influential artists in Michael Jackson’s life. As a child Michael Jackson was intrigued by Brown’s flamboyant performances on stage and would soon begin to implement them into his own stage acts. By the age of five Michael†¦show more content†¦Ã¢â‚¬Å"Billie Jean† is the second single from Michael Jackson’s sixth solo album, â€Å"Thriller†. It was both written and composed by Michael Jackson and produced by him and Quincy Jones in 1982. 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