Chuck Brown | |
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Born | Charles Louis Brown August 22, 1936 Gaston, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | May 16, 2012 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | (aged 75)
Other names | The Godfather of Go-Go |
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Musical career | |
Origin | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1960s–2012 |
Formerly of | The Soul Searchers |
Website | windmeupchuck.com |
Charles Louis Brown (August 22, 1936 – May 16, 2012) was an American guitarist, bandleader and singer known as "The Godfather of Go-Go".[1] Go-go is a subgenre of funk music developed around the Washington, D.C., area in the mid-1970s. While its musical classification, influences, and origins are debated, Brown is regarded as the fundamental force behind the creation of go-go music.[2][3]