James Brown Soul Center of the Universe to be wiped off the map?


	James Brown Soul Center of the Universe to be wiped off the map?

Kore7

2-27-2006 4:14 PM

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james brown, bridge, steamboat springs, colorado, funk

Kore7 says:

Yes, the James Brown Soul Center of the Universe is located in the remote mountains of Colorado. What, you didn't know? Now some extremely un-funky old residents are threatening to rename this important cultural treasure. Is nothing sacred these days...?

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4-6-2008 6:15 PM

Kore7

I forgot about this clip.

It's not the same without you, James....

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