The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Class of 1986 No. 2

 James Brown

"Godfather of Soul"

Inducted by Steve Winwood 

(Wikipedia)

Refer to Wikipedia for James Brown's career, legacy, tributes, and discography.  On a more intriguing note, follow Wikipedia for James Brown's education advocacy, humanitarianism, civil rights, and political views.

- Noteworthy Mentions - 

Georgia Music Hall of Fame (1983)

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1992)

Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1997)

New York Songwriters Hall of Fame (2000)

UK Music Hall of Fame (2005) ... Point of interest - Brown performed at the ceremony.

Kennedy Center Honors (2003)

"...the greatest musician of the rock era..." - Robert Christgau, Rolling Stone 

BET Lifetime Achievement Award (2003) - Presented by Michael Jackson + Performance from Jackson and Brown

...and many more