I think James Brown was about 40% talent and 60% taste. His awesome belongings were auctioned off last July by Christies to the dismay of his children and business managers but to the joy of bidders.
I almost bid on this set of curlers, hair products and Polaroid. Original price was set at $400 but the lot went for $6,000!
Various Keys to Various Cities
Punky Brewster Vest!!! All Hail the Godfather of Soul!
Jim
4:09 pm on
June 5, 2009
This is amazing!
Jessica
4:31 pm on
June 5, 2009
Tip o the iceburg, my friend.
Nina B
11:55 am on
June 9, 2009
My grandfather collected keys to cities as well – had an entire wall hung with them up and down. Now I need to find that box of keys!
Danny
11:57 am on
June 9, 2009
The keys to the city are actually pretty neat.
That sofa, however, is from another planet. Did someone wax it down before the photos were taken? It positively glistens!
Angora Holly Polo
12:26 pm on
June 9, 2009
Papa’s got a brand new bag!
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June 18, 2009
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