The James Brown Experience

Saturday, May 24th, 2025 - 8pm

Tony Wilson aka The Young James Brown is a Chicago native and nationally recognized entertainer. He does not take his moniker lightly fore it was give to him by none other than the God Father of Soul himself in 1999 on the set of his first movie project entitled Funkblast.

Since that time Tony has not only embraced his name and alter ego but has taken on a personal mission – with passion and dedication, to keep and preserve the vibrant, energetic, visual concert performance legacy of the one and only Godfather of Soul. A personal promise he made to Mr. Brown.

Many may not know this but Tony started his career as a decoy for the late Michael Jackson in the 1980’s, but once partnering with Mr. Brown, Tony embarked on a storied career that he still enjoys today. His journey with the one and only Godfather of Soul encompasses many highlights:

1967 – as a young child Tony first jumped on the state with Mr. Brown Regal Theater on 79th Stonly Island

1999 – James Brown selected Tony to portray a young James Brown in the short digital production entitled Funkblast

2004 – Tony, once again, portrayed the God Father of Soul in a Tony Scott directed internet film ‘Beat the Devil”

2006 – James Brown requested Tony Wilson and his “James Brown Tribute Band” to back him up on what turned out to be his final tour/performance of the “James Brown 50th All time concert” in his hometown of Agusta, GA in May.

Mr. Brown chose Tony as his protege, inviting him to concerts and shows so that he could listen and learn what it took to run a “James Brown Show” first hand. With that foundation Tony has continued to keep the memory and music of James Brown alive through his highly energetic and engaging performances. In 2008 Tony and James Brown’s legendary bass guitarist, the one and only Bootsy Collins, embarked on a world tour honoring James Brown, touching down in Japan, Sweden, London, Paris, Amsterdam and the USA.

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