Iritis Set List

The Godfather Of Soul Passes On

The Heavens got one Hell of a Christmas gift this morning.
James Joseph Brown, Jr. passed away in Atlanta, he was 73.

I had the privilege of witnessing him at the outstanding
DC 9:30 club last December. The Band was stellar and
he was as consummate a showman as ever.
Here's a pix from that show:


I've been listening to him all day and checking out
YouTube vids. Found some terrific ones, enjoy.

Live at the Olympia, 1967:


On a lighter note, Eddie Murphy's classic SNL Hot Tub skit:



RIP JB

Tribal Bellydancing: Rachel Brice

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