Chuck Brown, the singer and guitarist known as the “Godfather of Go-Go,” a style of music similar to funk that was popularized in Baltimore and Washington,…
The Chuck Brown Birthday Show has long been a tradition in Washington, DC with some of the most memorable and special performances and guest appearances ever seen at a Chuck Brown concert. The Chuck Brown All-Star Band continues that tradition and its mission to party and rock the house for all who loved Chuck Brown […]
VIEW HERE Chuck Brown’s funeral is on Thursday. Here is some pre-funeral coverage we’ve generated so far. Chuck Brown’s Viewing At Howard Theatre:http://mymajicdc.com/3059690/chuck-browns-funeral-set-for-thursday/ Chuck Brown Viewing @ Howard Theatre 5/29 [GALLERY]: http://mymajicdc.com/playlist/chuck-brown-viewing-howard-theatre-529/1/ Chuck Brown’s Casket At Viewing: http://kysdc.com/2832780/photo-of-chuck-browns-casket-at-viewing/
The legendary father of Go-Go music, Chuck Brown has passed away at the age of 75, confirmed his manager Tom Goldfogle. As previously reported by NewsOne, the master, affectionately known as “Chuck Baby” had been suffering with pneumonia since being admitted to John Hopkins University Hospital back on April 18. The always cool and gravelly […]
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 […]
Chuck Brown talks about the year the DC music genre go-go caught on.
