at first I thought this thread was about my one favourite band...Guns n Roses. then I see it's about my other favourite band: anything James Brown. maaaaaan is he good. not only him, but his bands are ALWAYS good. if you only listen to his studio stuff, get out there and get some live recordings. they are amazing.
oddly enough, some of my best cd's from him I got at Big Lots! only paid like 5-6 bucks for them.