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Chuck Brown

Charles Louis Brown (August 22, 1936 – May 16, 2012) was an American guitarist, bandleader and singer known as "The Godfather of Go-Go". 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.

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Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
August 22nd, 1936
Died
May 16th, 2012
Genres
Labels
Hot Records
Raw Venture Records & Tapes
Last updated: July 24th, 2021

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