That's sad. I loved "James Brown with the Famous Flames!" and the boogaloo that he did.
I've been backstage with James Brown in Vegas. My father was such a high-roller in Vegas that we always got invited backstage to meet the celebrities. Also, back in those days, we did New Year's Eve at the big hotels in Miami, wore fancy ball gowns, and met the celebrities. I was most excited when I met The Supremes backstage at The Fontainebleu.