Article: James Brown grave is likely to attract tourists.

Byline: Johnny Edwards

Jan. 2--A music icon's final resting place draws pilgrims.

Think of Jim Morrison's grave at Pre Lachaise cemetery -- one of the most popular tourist sites in Paris. Or Elvis Presley's grave at Graceland, a major attraction in Memphis, Tenn.

Judging by the outpouring by fans in New York and Augusta last week, James Brown's tomb could bring a stream of visitors to the Augusta area.

According to Charlie Reid, of C.A. Reid Sr. Memorial Funeral Home, the coffin will not be buried, but rather put in a mausoleum that the public can view because Mr. Brown "would want to do that for Augusta," he said.

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