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The Godfather of Go-go celebrates his birthday Saturday!
about 1 year ago

DC's claim to musical fame: go-go musicGo-go is a subgenre of funk that originated in the DC area during the mid- to late-1970s. A handful of bands contributed to the early evolution of the genre, but singer-guitarist Chuck Brown is credited with having developed most of the hallmarks of the style. He is the godfather of go-go music!This style of music and the bands that fall into this category...

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The Godfather of Go-go celebrates his birthday Saturday!
about 1 year ago

DC's claim to musical fame: go-go musicGo-go is a subgenre of funk that originated in the DC area during the mid- to late-1970s. A handful of bands contributed to the early evolution of the genre, but singer-guitarist Chuck Brown is credited with having developed most of the hallmarks of the style. He is the godfather of go-go music!This style of music and the bands that fall into this category...

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More Chuck
about 1 year ago
  • Artist:
  • Album:
    Your Game...Live At The 9:30 Club...
  • Track:
    Hoochie Coochie Man

This is from his album Your Game. At least four years old now, but still gettin it, for my money.

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Chuck Brown Sampler
about 1 year ago
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Cody B shined a light on Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go, for his Funky Friday offering. I left some long winded comments there, but couldn't get any music or images into my comments, because I am definitely not tech-savvy. So, I'm gonna do my thing here.Here's some older school Chuck, with a heavy jazz influence:

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