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James Brown memorial draws thousands at homecoming event
Thousands are expected to attend the homecoming memorial at James Brown Arena in Augusta for James Brown, the Godfather of Soul. The 1 p.m. service, with overflow seating and live TV coverage, honors the singer who died at 73 from heart failure.
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James Brown
Augusta
Godather of Soul
South Carolina
Brown
City of Augusta
James Brown Arena
Apollo Theater
Harlem
Apollo
Papa’s
Michael Jackson
Patti LaBelle
Usher
al Sharpton
Carpentersville Baptist Church
North Augusta
City of Augusta Coliseum
Baldwin
Elizabeth Campbell
Clearwater
Elvis Presley
the King
Elvis
Campbell
Kim