VH1 and VH1 Classic Celebrate the Life of the Godfather of Soul

VH1 and VH1 Classic Celebrate the Life of the Godfather of Soul

VH1 Presents an Encore of James Brown's Final In-Depth Documentary '(inside)Out: James Brown's Last Chance' Wednesday December 27 5:00PM

VH1 Classic Will Air Brown's Last Televised Appearance From The 2006 UK Music Hall Fame Friday December 29 11:00PM

NEW YORK, Dec. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Originally aired January 13 of 2005, "(inside)Out: James Brown's Last Chance," chronicled Mr. Brown along his rocky road to resuscitate his reputation, recapture his audience, and regain his place in American Pop Culture. VH1 had unprecedented access to Mr. Brown and his world, including his trusted inner circle: his new wife, Tomi Rae Brown; his manager, "SuperFrank," and his trusted 40-year associate, Mr. Bobbit. Sadly, the documentary marked the final, most significant look into the private world of this legendary artist.

Narrated by the Rev. Al Sharpton, "(inside)Out" followed Mr. Brown on the road, and revealed the toll it took on the aging legend. Although James Brown was full of life and passion for his craft at the time, he was struggling to reestablish himself as a marketable force on the current music industry landscape. VH1 will re-air the special on Wednesday December 27 at 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. and another airing on Friday December 29 at 1:00 p.m.

In addition to VH1's programming, VH1 Classic will honor the late James Brown by re-airing the music legend's final televised appearance from last month's "Third Annual UK Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony." The special extended edition of the induction ceremony will re-air on Wednesday, December 27 at 5:00 PM, Thursday, December 28 at 11:00 PM, and Friday, December 29 at 11:00 PM.

Brown, dubbed the "Hardest Working Man in Show Business" was inducted at London's Alexandra Palace last November and performed his classic hit "I Feel Good."

The show originally aired on VH1 Classic on Friday, November 24. Artists honored along with Brown included Brian Wilson, Led Zeppelin, Prince, Rod Stewart, Dusty Springfield and Bon Jovi as well as legendary Beatles producer Sir George Martin who received this year's Honorary Membership in recognition of his exceptional contribution to British music.

Throughout the weekend, VH1 Classic will also air some of Brown's most notable videos including "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" and "Living In America" as well "(inside)Out: James Brown's Last Chance" on Friday, December 29 at 10:00 PM.

"The Godfather of Soul," "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business," "Mr. Dynamite" -- James Brown indisputably earned each of these mighty titles. Brown's impact and influence on American music is undeniable, and he had 54 Top Ten Singles, and 44 gold records to show for it.

Brown will be remembered for his electrifying stage performances, his athletic stamina, mastery in musicianship and split-second timing. When people think of James Brown they will always recall his the sum of his legendary greatness.

VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 90 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital services including VH1 Classic, VH1 Soul and VSPOT, VH1's broadband channel. Connect with VH1 at www.VH1.com.

Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that present videos, concerts and music specials all day long, featuring the best of rock, soul and pop artists from the 60's, 70's and 80's, including The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police and many more. Learn more at www.vh1classic.com.

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Contact:

Michelle Clark/VH1 Maura Wozniak/VH1
212/846-5576 212-846-7325
michelle.clark@vh1staff.commaura.wozniak@vh1staff.com

Source: VH1

CONTACT: Michelle Clark, +1-212-846-5576, michelle.clark@vh1staff.com,
or Maura Wozniak, +1-212-846-7325, maura.wozniak@vh1staff.com, both of VH1

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/
http://www.vh1classic.com/

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