Stevie at James Brown's Funeral

chiliD · #1 12-30-2006, 01:32 PM

I was just watching CNN as they covered James Brown's funeral. As they were showing a shot of people slowly passing by JB's coffin, there was Stevie paying her last respects.

danax6 · #2 12-30-2006, 01:37 PM

That's sweet.

Johnny Stew · #3 12-30-2006, 01:48 PM

Thanks for the heads-up, Steve.

I'm intrigued that she was there. I had no idea Stevie knew James Brown well enough to attend his funeral... or even at all.
Was he on Atlantic Records too?

Speaking of which... does anyone know if she attended Ahmet Ertegun's funeral? I'd imagine she did.

danax6 · #4 12-30-2006, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Speaking of which... does anyone know if she attended Ahmet Ertegun's funeral? I'd imagine she did.

If she attended James Brown's funeral, I think it's a sure bet she attended Ahmet's.

Johnny Stew · #5 12-30-2006, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by danax6

If she attended James Brown's funeral, I think it's a sure bet she attended Ahmet's.

I agree.

I'm surprised no mention of it was made anywhere though.
Not that I think the NicksFix should start a "Stevie Sightings @ Funerals" page, mind you!

danax6 · #6 12-30-2006, 01:57 PM

^^
I checked cnn.com and there's only a very short clip up. I'd turn on CNN, but I have the radio on. Besides, here they're still covering Saddam I think.

SandyMac · #7 12-30-2006, 02:33 PM

I think it is great that Stevie showed up and paid her respects.

GiniLeaE · #8 12-30-2006, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chiliD

I was just watching CNN as they covered James Brown's funeral. As they were showing a shot of people slowly passing by JB's coffin, there was Stevie paying her last respects.

OH MY GOSH! I passed up the chance to visit my best friend in Augusta (2 hours away) and attend the festivities of his funeral AND STEVIE WAS THERE! Good Lord!

My friend is a music director up there and covered the events and had all access...who would've thought that??????

I am depressed...not for Mr. Brown mind you...but that I could've seen her (who cares about Michael Jackson!!!)

DavidMn · #9 12-30-2006, 05:16 PM

One legend paying respects to another.

DrummerDeanna · #10 12-30-2006, 05:17 PM

Aww that's cool - I imagine there were a lot of big names there....James Brown was a powerful influence

Serrart · #11 12-30-2006, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chiliD

I was just watching CNN as they covered James Brown's funeral. As they were showing a shot of people slowly passing by JB's coffin, there was Stevie paying her last respects.

Great Lady.

Romy

THINKABOUTIT · #12 12-30-2006, 07:28 PM

anyone know how to find this? I went to CNN.com and watched the 2 videos there, but no Stevie....anyone help?

THANKS!

gldstwmn · #13 12-30-2006, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chiliD

I was just watching CNN as they covered James Brown's funeral. As they were showing a shot of people slowly passing by JB's coffin, there was Stevie paying her last respects.

I was watching that today. I can't believe I missed her. did everyone catch Jacko's big entrance?

gldstwmn · #14 12-30-2006, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Thanks for the heads-up, Steve.

I'm intrigued that she was there. I had no idea Stevie knew James Brown well enough to attend his funeral... or even at all.
Was he on Atlantic Records too?

Speaking of which... does anyone know if she attended Ahmet Ertegun's funeral? I'd imagine she did.

Ahemt's funeral was in Turkey. I wondered myself if she went.
I find it intriguing that Stevie was at James's funeral. I don't think he was on Atlantic. I wonder how they knew each other?

gldstwmn · #15 12-30-2006, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by danax6

If she attended James Brown's funeral, I think it's a sure bet she attended Ahmet's.

I don't know. One was in Augusta, GA the other was in Turkey.