James Brown also heralded as “The Godfather of Soul” and “The Hardest Working man in Show Business” left an extraordinary legacy after his passing in 2006. With a colorful and extravagant persona, Brown’s larger-than-life style still appears in the home he lived in prior to his death. Born in Barnwell SC, his family moved when he was only five to nearby Augusta.
According to a recent article by Billboard, his estate is located a few minutes away from his hometown and is now under the stewardship of Primary Wave, a marketing and branding firm, which “purchased assets of the estate for a reported $90 million.”
Here’s more from Billboard:
Though the Brown house is technically in South Carolina, Augusta lies just 8 miles away. And the city will be an important partner in Primary Wave’s ultimate vision for the house: a Brown version of Elvis Presley’s home-turned-museum, Graceland.
From the choices of his costumes to the style of his hair to his energetic performances, Brown was a standout performer. However, his roots started simply and he carried over that simplicity and his later grandiose style into the home he last lived in. Now you can take a peek inside of “The Godfather of Soul’s” home in Beech Island, SC and experience how the artist remained close to his humble roots, but still managed to showcase his lavish style.
