Augusta, Georgia: James Brown Statue

The Godfather of Soul, in bronze, with cape and microphone.
Address:
James Brown Blvd., Augusta, GA
Directions:
Downtown. The statue stands in the tree-shaded median of Broad St., between 8th and 9th Sts.
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Augusta, Georgia - Your James Brown Pose: Make It Funky
James Brown Statue: The Arts Council of Augusta, Georgia, has pointed a security camera at their city's James Brown Statue. [04/11/2008] Complete Story...

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James Brown: First Monument with a Jukebox?

Before it finally was erected, the life-size bronze statue of James Brown in downtown Augusta, Georgia, weathered its share of controversies. And now that it's finally up, storm clouds have gathered once more.

... [02/24/2007] Complete News Story

James Brown Statue Finally Unveiled

In 2003 Augusta, GA, appropriated $40,000 to erect a life-size bronze statue of its famous son, James Brown, 72, the "Godfather of Soul." The statue was to be unveiled early in 2004, coinciding with a music festival named in Brown's honor. Then, in January 2004, James Brown was thrown into prison after reportedly pushing his wife to the floor and threatening her with a chair.... [05/08/2005] Complete News Story

James Brown statue may be unveiled once bruises fade

The 70-year old "Godfather of Soul," James Brown, is still in the doghouse over a January 2004 domestic violence charge. The city of Augusta, Georgia has decided to wait a bit for Mr.... [05/31/2004] Complete News Story

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