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James Brown
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James Brown
Writer
Born:
May 03, 1933 in Barnwell, SC, USA
Death:
Dec 25, 2006 in Atlanta, GA, USA
Roles (2)
Street Corner Symphony
Opened November 24, 1997
Featured Songs
Rock 'n Roll! The First 5,000 Years
Opened October 24, 1982
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