Chuck Brown dies: King of D.C. go-go music, influential sample source Chuck Brown, the "king of go-go music," has died in Washington D.C. The musician, whose work with big band funk in the 1970s and '80s was influential both as a bandleader and as inspiration on early electronic dance music. Times pop music critic Randall Roberts addresses this influence. 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. Chuck Brown, go-go music pioneer, dies at 75 Brown's gravely voice defined the unique go-go music of Washington, D.C. Opinion: Why Chuck Brown Matters The "Godfather of Go-Go" was something that people outside D.C. don't understand. Photo Credit: Getty Images Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go, Dies at 75 The guitarist, singer and songwriter was one of the most beloved figures in Washington, D.C. Chuck Brown, Godfather of Go Go, Dies at 75 Famed in the 70s for hits like "Bustin' Loose," the DC-based music pioneer had suffered from pneumonia Chuck Brown dies; Fans remember a D.C. musical legend If you grew up in the D.C. area, chances are you have a memory of Chuck Brown. After news of Brown's death broke, fans took to Twitter to pay tribute with the hash tags #GodfatherofGoGo , #RIPChuckBrown and — one familiar to D.C. natives — #WindMeUpChuck . Read full article >> Chuck Brown live at Lorton Of all the times I saw Chuck Brown perform live, one of the most memorable was undoubtedly a sunny evening at the Lorton Workhouse, where he once spent several years in prison for armed robbery. And I think it was memorable for him too. Read full article >> Chuck Brown dies: Remembering the 'Godfather of Go-Go' through The Post archives D.C. lost its most recognizable musical icon on Wednesday when Chuck Brown , the "Godfather of Go-Go," passed away at the age of 75. It was Brown who, in the 1970s, created the genre that came to be the capital's indigenous sound and penned one of its most enduring hits, " Bustin' Loose ." Read full article >> Chuck Brown passes; iPad Mini rumors continue; Willis and Murray at Cannes; Lohan hopes for another comeback; more: A ... Also, a look at the broadcast networks' fall lineups, the opening of Cannes and more.
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