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Part 3: The Birthplace of Funk, 1964 to 1973
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  • Panel 01 - Birthplace of Funk, 1964 - 1973

    Panel 01 - Birthplace of Funk, 1964 - 1973

    By the end of the 60’s, the new music that James Brown created at King Records would be called FUNK.

  • Panel 02 - Aint' It Funky Now!

    Panel 02 - Aint' It Funky Now!

    Although it was around this time that Funk was being born at King, the label was facing many challenges.

  • Panel 03 - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag!

    Panel 03 - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag!

    “It has a different sound. ‘Papa’s Bag’ was years ahead of its time . . . “– James Brown

    The arrival of the Beatles in America in 1964 unleashed a cultural phenomenon, coined the British Invasion, which turned the record companies upside down.

  • Panel 04 - James Brown Getting Bigger and Bigger!

    Panel 04 - James Brown Getting Bigger and Bigger!

    “Everything was on a bigger scale. We played the LA Sports Arena, the Cow Palace, Braves Stadium, and places like that. I played Shea Stadium” – James Brown

  • Panel 05 - Cold Sweat, First Funk Record Ever!

    Panel 05 - Cold Sweat, First Funk Record Ever!

    Cold Sweat was a watershed event in the evolution of music . . . it has sometimes been cited as the first true Funk song.

  • Panel 06 - Syd Nathan Passes Away

    Panel 06 - Syd Nathan Passes Away

    Following the death of Syd Nathan, the future of King Records was uncertain.

  • Panel 07 - Funky Divas! James Brown Productions

    Panel 07 - Funky Divas! James Brown Productions

    In 1969, Brown continued to expand on his Funk sound and seek out new talent.

  • Panel 08 - James Brown's New Band - The JB's

    Panel 08 - James Brown's New Band - The JB's

    “Forget playing with him, we never thought we could meet him. We were just kids hanging out. But once they heard us playing and word started getting around, that’s when things changed.” - Bootsy Collins

  • Panel 09 - Soul Power! And the Importance of the ONE

    Panel 09 - Soul Power! And the Importance of the ONE

    “James Brown was the one who taught me the ONE . . . “– Bootsy Collins

  • Panel 10 - King Closes its Doors

    Panel 10 - King Closes its Doors

    Despite big plans, there wasn’t much success for the new version of Starday-King, based exclusively in Nashville at this point . . . Starday-King was for sale in December 1973.

  • Panel 11 - The Future of King Records

    Panel 11 - The Future of King Records

    In the 21st century, organized efforts have been made in Cincinnati to commemorate King Records’ history and to honor the artists who created music there.

 
 
 

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