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Chuck Brown

Singer Known as the "Godfather of Go-Go," Chuck Brown was a music legend not only in the Washington, D.C. area, where go-go music is most popular, but nationally. A bandleader, singer and guitarist, he gained national attention with his 1978 hit "Bustin' Loose" and "We Need Some Money (Bout Money)" in 1984. Brown received a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals for "Love," featuring Jill Scott and Marcus Miller. On May 16, 2012, Brown passed away at the age of 75 of pneumonia.

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Wale, @Wale

Tweet: "Rip Chuck Brown" Wale sends a virtual bless up to the godfather of go-go on the one-year anniversary of his death. His music paved the way for The Gifted rapper's success. (Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers

In the early '70s, Chuck Brown and his famous band, The Soul Searchers, signed to Sussex. The heavy percussive and afro-Latin-influenced sound of Brown's music helped define a new funk sub-genre, Go-Go music, coming out of Washington, D.C. (Pho...

Chuck Brown

Chuck Brown, affectionately dubbed the "Godfather of Go-Go" music, died from undisclosed causes on May 16. He was 75. (Photo: Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Ben's Chili Bowl Honors President Obama, Bill Cosby, Donnie Simpson and Chuck Brown in Mural

The four are famous patrons of the Washington, D.C., restaurant.

Multi-Talented

The music man was a songwriter, guitarist and performer whose hit "Bustin' Loose" is the Washington Nationals baseball team celebration record. (Photo: David Corio/Redferns)

Artist Peekaso Dedicates Portrait to Chuck Brown

Celebrity painter pays homage to Chuck Brown.

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