Remembering James Brown Today on the 19th Anniversary of His Passing (December 25, 2006)

December 25, 2025 Albumism Staff

Please join the Albumism team in celebrating James Brown’s musical legacy and revisit audio & video highlights from his career below!

Born: May 3, 1933
Died: December 25, 2006
Biography | Discography

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