R.I.P. James Brown
James Brown, known as the "Godfather of Soul", has died at the age of 73.
He was admitted to hospital in Atlanta after being diagnosed with severe pneumonia but died at 0145 local time (0645 GMT), said Frank Copsidas.
The star was famous for hits including I Got You (I Feel Good), Papa's Got a Brand New Bag and Living in America.
"He is such an influence, I learned so much from him," Mr Copsidas told the BBC World Service.
He was admitted to hospital in Atlanta after being diagnosed with severe pneumonia but died at 0145 local time (0645 GMT), said Frank Copsidas.
The star was famous for hits including I Got You (I Feel Good), Papa's Got a Brand New Bag and Living in America.
"He is such an influence, I learned so much from him," Mr Copsidas told the BBC World Service.
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