I missed this news, Oscar Brown Jr Singer, songwriter, and

[alfredo]

activist had died.

I loved his voice, his politics, just the fact that he existed made a difference.

[dweller]

1. ?

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sigh
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2. *AHEM* Who? Give us a hint? n/t

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4. I accidentally deleted his name. Oh well.

Oscar Brown Jr helped me through my military years.

http://www.oscarbrownjr.com/

[dweller]

6. here's more...RIP

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/31/arts/music/31brown.html?pagewanted=print

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[alfredo]

10. Great article. Thanks

[in_cog_ni_to]

8. May Mr. Brown Rest In Peace. n/t

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3. I want some

:)

[alfredo]

7. So you want

to walk through the garden. No such luck here. I am kinda spaced due to a migraine. It takes me a bit to get my wits back.

Go to his site and listen to the first song, "Work Song." Nat Adderly wrote the tune, OBJ put lyrics to it.

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5. Sorry to hear. He was credited with helping start Rap and Hip Hop.

In my mind, I can still hear "Ladiesman."

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9. The expressiveness of his voice is what attracted me.

I remember when Lou Rawls did a cover of Living Double. He copied every word, ever inflection, even the adlibs. Pissed me off.

I remember playing and playing "Mr Oscar Brown Jr goes to Washington." He was such a good story teller.

Rap really took off when Yellow Man hit the scene. The first rap I remember was The Last Poets, "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised."


Was "Hot Rod Lincoln" rap?

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11. I just watched a reprise of his interview with Tavis Smiley.

As talented as he was, I left thinking what a nice man.

[alfredo]

12. That came across in his music. Even when he was

speaking of injustice, his good will came through.