Today in History, Today is Friday, Dec. 25th, 2009
- 11:29 AM — Dec 25 —
- Source: Red Bluff Daily News - Red Bluff CA
On Dec. 25, 1818, "Silent Night," written by Franz Gruber and Father Joseph Mohr, was performed for the first time, at the Church of St. Nikolaus in Oberndorf, Austria. Read More
What’s going on: A James Brown Christmas, Challah-lujah and Moscow cats
- 9:20 AM — Dec 25 —
- Source: Time Out NY
The Hardest Working Man in Show Business (pictured) passed away three years ago today—meaning it's time for Turntables on the Hudson's Nickodemus and Nappy G to toss their annual salute to Brother Brown. Read More
Today in History - Dec. 25
- 12:10 AM — Dec 25 —
- Source: NBC - KCEN-TV/DT - Temple TX
Today is Friday, Dec. 25th, the 359th day of 2009. Read More
James Brown's family eager to extend legacy
- 11:40 PM — Dec 24 —
- Source: The Augusta Chronicle - Augusta GA
The vision is clearer today than it was in the wake of James Brown's death. Read More
Alive After Five: new start time in 2010
- 10:14 PM — Dec 23 —
- Source: Sevier County News - Sevierville TN
KNOXVILLE, TN—The Knoxville Museum of Art announces the winter series of Alive After Five and a new start time for the programs. Read More
Funk and Soul Holiday Party
- 6:23 AM — Dec 23 —
- Source: Boise Weekly - Boise ID
It seems even soulful jazz singers can't escape the pull of the City of Trees. Read More
26 tunes to freshen your Christmas playlist
- 3:24 AM — Dec 22 —
- Source: The Daily Herald - Everett WA
Twangy, surf-rock rave-up from this Mexican-wrestling-mask-wearing Nashville outfits winning Yuletide Beat (Yep Roc). 3. Read More
A Christmas playlist: 26 songs for the season
- 10:57 AM — Dec 21 —
- Source: Victoria Advocate - Victoria TX
Christmas music doesn't have to jingle with the same old silver-bell ho-ho-hum. Read More
Biography
"Soul Brother Number One," "the Godfather of Soul," "the Hardest Working Man in Show Business," "Mr. Dynamite" -- those are ... Read the full James Brown bio.
