Ananova:

James Brown is to support the Red Hot Chili Peppers for most of their UK summer concerts.

The 'Godfather of Soul' supports the Chilis for their three gigs at London's Hyde Park on June 19, 20 and 25, reports NME.com.

He has also been confirmed as support at the City of Manchester Stadium on June 18 and the Cardiff Millennium Stadium on June 23.

N*E*R*D takes his place for the first gig of the tour at Edinburgh's Murrayfield stadium on June 13.

Chicks on Speed are also on the bill at all dates apart from Edinburgh and the final Hyde Park gig on June 25 when Stellastarr take their place.