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open box of "James Brown and the Famous Flames," boxed set with five painted figures plus accessories by Matt Ferranto
detail of "James Brown and the Famous Flames," boxed set with five painted figures plus accessories by Matt Ferranto
detail of "James Brown and the Famous Flames," boxed set with five painted figures plus accessories by Matt Ferranto
detail of "James Brown and the Famous Flames," boxed set with five painted figures plus accessories by Matt Ferranto

James Brown and The Famous Flames

2019
acrylic on polymer clay & wood
box 5 x 15 x 3 inches
figures approximately 4 ΒΌ inches high

This is a fantasy “all star show” loosely based on James Brown’s performance at the 1964 Teenage Awards Music International (T. A. M. I.). A more accurate & comprehensive set would include additional guitarists, backing vocalists, and a pianist as well as a drummer and numerous horn and string players. I don’t believe these five individuals ever performed together.