Chuck Brown, born Charles Louis Brown was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is often referred to as the “Godfather of Go-Go” for his significant contributions to the development and popularization of the Go-Go music genre in Washington, D.C. Chuck Brown began his musical career in the 1960s, initially performing as a guitarist in various […]
Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go Music, is being laid to rest in his hometown of Washington, DC. Take a look at Chuck Brown’s funeral live until 4 pm today right here. Get “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” In Your Inbox RELATED: Chuck Brown Viewing @ Howard Theatre 5/29 [GALLERY] RELATED: Chuck Brown’s Casket At […]
Chuck Brown, a.k.a. The Godfather of Go-Go music, has reportedlydied today at the age of 75. According to our sister site wolDCnews, Chuck Brown has been hospitalized since mid-April as he battled pneumonia. He passed away at John Hopkins. Chuck Brown was best known for his classic “Bustin’ Loose,” which laid the foundation for D.C.’s Go-Go music. […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Address of influential go-go records label TTED/DETT Records 3834 Ironwood Place, Landover, MD 20785 When: Late 1970’s What: Go-go is a live blend of R&B, funk and rap music still most popular in the DC Metro area and surrounding counties. Groups credited with popularizing the percussion-filled genre […]
