Gothamist: Sharpton (and Others) Speak About James Brown

James MacDougal

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 19:56:23 -0500

I agree with Mark Chapman, Al Sharpton is just a fat little obnoxious distraction. He will do just about anything to get attention and yes, this is a new low for him. Nobody wants him around, I am surprised the brothers dont escort his black butt to the nearest airport and bid him good day.. Same for little Spike Lee.. That useless little turd couldnt direct traffic let alone make a movie about James Brown. What on earth is he thinking??? Spike? Little man? This is way out of your league son.. Leave this project for REAL directors okay? Cowmilker

Mark David Chapman

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 19:47:42 -0500

Why cant the Brown family mourn with dignity? Why must Al Sharpton rush down and make himself be something he isnt? The center of attention. This is a time for James Brown to be remembered. Not AL SHARPTON remembering James Brown for us. Let the man have his final moment Al.. Please just GO AWAY!! GO AWAY!! It's always a black thing with Al.. Al is always there playing the race card.. Well, this time his classless behavior has reached a new low. GO AWAY AL SHARPTON!!! PLEASE!! LEAVE THE BROWN FAMILY ALONE!!!

stewart

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:58:29 -0500

yeah, a talented musician but not a good citizen; didn't he run from the police across state lines after they tried to arrest him for beating his wife/girlfriend?

jack oneil

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 12:37:12 -0500

Yeah, his music stands on its own. Lets not saint him though because in real life he was a piece of shit.

bobo

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:36:17 -0500

A true legend of music. He created his own sound and style that have influenced so many. He will be missed, but never forgotten. RIP.

Leslie

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 14:56:30 -0500

James Brown: The Godfather of Soul Doin' it to Death is a biography of James Brown, not an autobiography. James Brown has published two memoirs -- The Godfather of Soul in 2003 and I Feel Good: A Memoir of a Life of Soul in 2005.