...are a few of note.JAMES BROWN: Any discussion of Augusta music begins with the Godfather. One of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Brown is the architect of contemporary funk, soul and hip-hop. He was born near Augusta...

As a founding member of the influential, if rarely heard, British post-punk outfit Swell Maps and a solo artist destined to always have the term "cult following" attached to his name, Nikki Sudden approaches the idea of success abstractly.

...contributions they have made to the cultural life of our nation." -Brown, described by Johnson as "one of the most influential musicians of the past 50 years," is the legendary soul singer whose hits include "Please, Please, Please," "Papa's...

...WAYCROSS, Ga. - A lot of people from Waycross, the late Gram Parsons' hometown, probably never heard of the influential musician. A pair of his admirers are holding their fifth annual tribute to the musician who restored country to rock when...