Chuck Brown, Godfather of Go-Go, Dies at 75 Mr. Brown became a local hero in Washington for creating a strutting funk variant that is the city's signature dance genre. Chuck Brown dies: King of D.C. go-go music, influential sample source The Washington, D.C. funk band leader and composer, whose biggest hit was the 1978 song "Bustin' Loose," died Wednesday at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore at age 75. Chuck Brown farewell planning could take a while In the 24 hours that have elapsed since news of Chuck Brown 's death broke, there's been plenty of talk about how to give the "godfather of go-go" a proper send-off. But it could be days, if not longer, before plans for a public memorial come together. Read full article >> Chuck Brown, RIP: The Go-Go Godfather Through the Years Chuck Brown, known as "the godfather of go-go," died yesterday in Baltimore at age 75, Chuck Brown, go-go music pioneer, dies at 75 Brown's gravely voice defined the unique go-go music of Washington, D.C. Chuck Brown, pioneer of 'go-go' funk music, dies Chuck Brown, who styled a unique mix of funk, soul and Latin party sounds to create go-go music in the nation's capital, has died after suffering from pneumonia. He was 75. Editorial Board: Chuck Brown made D.C. a better place Now DC is the subject, but it's not unique. This is happenin' round the country and it makes me freak. I wonder how things could get so out of control, and how hearts can turn so very cold. Read full article >> Colleagues Remember Chuck Brown Chuck Brown is being remembered for his support and inspiration for local musicians. Chuck Brown (1936-2012) Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-go, passed away yesterday in Baltimore, MD. He had recently been hospitalized for pneumonia and ultimately succumbed to multiple organ failure while at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Opinion: Why Chuck Brown Matters The "Godfather of Go-Go" was something that people outside D.C. don't understand. Photo Credit: Getty Images
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