<P> Little Richard ( who inspired Otis Redding ) and James Brown were equally influential . Brown was known as the `` Godfather of Soul '' and Richard proclaimed himself the `` king of rockin ' and rollin ' , rhythm and blues soulin ' '' , because his music embodied elements of all three , and because he inspired artists in all three genres . </P>
<P> Little Richard ( who inspired Otis Redding ) and James Brown were equally influential . Brown was known as the `` Godfather of Soul '' and Richard proclaimed himself the `` king of rockin ' and rollin ' , rhythm and blues soulin ' '' , because his music embodied elements of all three , and because he inspired artists in all three genres . </P>
who is considered by many to be the father of soul
who is considered by many to be the father of soul
James Brown
James Brown