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- ↑ Rolling Stone , Jan. 10, 2007 - Being James Brown: Rolling Stone's 2006 Story By Jonathan Lethem
- ↑ Creative Loafing, Jan. 10, 2007 - Hollie Ferris - music director, On James Brown
- ↑ My Father the Godfather, By Daryl Brown and Michael P. Chabries - Hollie Farris
- ↑ Creative Loafing, Jan. 10, 2007 - Hollie Ferris - music director, On James Brown
- ↑ My Father the Godfather, By Daryl Brown and Michael P. Chabries - Hollie Farris
- ↑ Creative Loafing, Jan. 10, 2007 - Hollie Ferris - music director, On James Brown
- ↑ WBUR-FM, April 07, 2016 - Former James Brown Band Leader: 'James Was Determined To Do Things'
- ↑ Chicago Tribune , July 08, 1988 - Steve Winwood By Lynn Van Matre
- ↑ Turner Classic Movies - Steve Winwood: Roll With It (1989), Cast & Crew
- ↑ Variety , February 1, 2007 - Music Reviews, Joss Stone By Phil Gallo
- ↑ AllMusic - Hollie Farris