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Please sign in to post or comment. Augusta Chronicle | James Brown Blog Family, hearse arrive at Brown homeBEECH ISLAND -- The James Brown family procession has arrived at Mr. Brown's 62-acre property in rural Aiken County. Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 6:53 PM "Homegoing" service endsThe Rev. Larry Fryer has given the benediction at James Brown's "homegoing celebration" this afternoon, as the Rev. Al Sharpton and the Rev. Jesse Jackson deliver parting words. Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 5:52 PM Paine College presents honorary doctorateCrowd applauds for "Dr. James Brown" Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 5:39 PM Brown children speakINSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- The three adult Brown children spoke publicly for the first time following their father's death on Christmas Day. Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 4:57 PM Michael Jackson makes remarks at Brown funeralMichael Jackson spoke at James Brown's "homegoing celebration" after being invited by the Rev. Al Sharpton. The following is an excerpted quote from his brief remarks: Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 4:24 PM Continued playlistMore soul songs and James Brown hits were performed this afternoon at Mr. Brown's "homegoing celebration." Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 4:07 PM Tomi Rae Hynie Brown performsTomi Rae Hynie Brown is now performing "Hold On, I'm Comin'" at the "homegoing celebration" for James Brown. Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 3:37 PM Michael Jackson enters arena as Soul Generals take stageINSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- James Brown's most recent band, the Soul Generals, have taken the stage at Mr. Brown's "homegoing celebration" as Michael Jackson entered the arena. Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 3:20 PM Derrick Monk performsINSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- Derrick Monk is performing "God Has Smiled on Me," with an improvisation from James Brown's "I Got You (I Feel Good)" at Mr. Brown's "homegoing celebration." Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 3:12 PM Temptations singer performsINSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- Ali Woodson of The Temptations is singing "Walk Around Heaven" at James Brown's "homegoing celebration" this afternoon. Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 3:01 PM Order of Service from the James Brown FuneralThe James Brown Homecoming Celebration Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 2:48 PM Video tribute begins with last Augusta performanceVideo of James Brown's last performance in Augusta is being aired in a video tribute to kick off his "homegoing celebration." Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 2:38 PM Live audio from James Brown ArenaWe are now streaming live audio from James Brown Arena. Unfortunately, Internet bandwidth restrictions imposed this morning by arena management are preventing us from bringing you video of the service. Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 2:35 PM Service beginsINSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- With a request to turn off all cell phones and beepers, a hush has fallen over the James Brown Arena as fans, dignitaries, celebrities and mourners view family members passing by Mr. Brown's coffin. Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 2:17 PM Service to beginWith a request to turn off all cell phones and beepers, a hush has fallen over the James Brown Arena as fans, dignitaries, celebrities and mourners await for the arrival of James Brown's family. Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 2:10 PM Arena doors shutOUTSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- The doors to the James Brown Arena were shut at 12:23 p.m., and no more viewers were allowed inside the arena. Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 1:26 PM Family motorcade leaves for arenaC.A. REID SR. MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME -- James Brown's kin departed the funeral home on Laney-Walker Boulevard Extension at 12:30 p.m. to travel to the 1 p.m. "homegoing celebration" at James Brown Arena. Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 1:23 PM Sharpton, Jackson arrive; local TV begins live coverageINSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- The Rev. Al Sharpton, James Brown's long-time friend, has arrived at the civic center, along with the Rev. Jesse Jackson for Mr. Brown's "homegoing service." Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 1:09 PM "Cape man," impersonator bring cheersINSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- The crowd went berserk when Danny Ray, the man who had the responsibility for James Brown's cape through the years, made a walk around the arena named after Soul Brother No. 1 this morning. Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 12:55 PM Seating for 1 p.m. service is fullOUTSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- Seating for the 1 p.m. "homegoing celebration" for James Brown is now full as of 11:45 a.m., but mourners can still view his body until 12:30 p.m. Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 12:49 PM |
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