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Washington, D.C., bandleader, performer, and songwriter Chuck Brown was a prominent figure on the city's go-go scene since the late '70s. Chuck Brown & the Soul Searchers were also one of the rare go-go acts to gain national attention, even though they were short-lived. The Soul Searchers included trombonist/keyboardist John "JB" Buchanan, trumpeter Donald Tillery, saxophonist/flutist Leroy Fleming, bassist Jerry Wilder, percussionist Gregory Gerran, organist Curtis Johnson, keyboardist Skip Fennell, drummer Ricardo Wellman, and guitarist LeRon Young. They vaulted into the spotlight with "Busting Loose," the top R&B single for four consecutive weeks at the end of 1978. Its fabulous arrangement, exuberant horn work, and arresting, terse vocals made Brown & the Soul Searchers momentary celebrities. But the follow-up, "Game Seven," flopped, and they were soon back on the go-go circuit. They had one more flirtation with the spotlight in 1984, as the single "We Need Some Money (Bout Money)" reached number 26 amid predictions that go-go was ready to explode into the mainstream. It didn't happen, but Brown remained active. He tried again in 1991 with '90s Goin' Hard for Goff. A documentary on the Washington, D.C., go-go scene appeared in 2002 and prominently featured Brown and his music. After being hospitalized for pneumonia, Brown died at Baltimore's Johns Hopkins University Hospital on May 16, 2012; he was 75 years old. ~ Ron Wynn, Rovi
Im from PA and we were crankin Chuck up here like we had some secret music nobody knew about. I can remember being asked : Yo man where did you get that music? I'd reply: Its from DC man, you dont know nothing about this!!! RIP,Chuck forever! Feels like a brand new groove, yeah
I remember buying go-go tapes at school for a dollar and even having contests at lunch. But nothing was like being at Go go Live from the Cap Centre. Til i die Chuck Brown and go go fan. From early 80s on. Feel me?
I remember being posted up in the back of the ballroom yellin WIND ME UP CHUCK The GodFather barely had a chance to plug his guitar in as soon as he hit the stage it was on, Ladies up front Gentleman Please, I miss The GodFather of Go-Go'
tgraves.2006
DC icon. So pleasant, fun-loving and down-to -earth! You will be missed!
30 years ago i had the chance to see "Uncle Chuck" do his thing at the newly remodeled "Howard Theater". Am now 44 and still chanking "Go-Go" music see once u hear it your hooked thank u for giving us some great music and good times u will and forever be on my radio! "RIP" UNCLE CHUCK......;-)
There will never ever be another Chuck Brown! The only go-go I ever liked. This is the first spring/summer in more than 25 years that I wont have the pleasure of partying with Chuck....
It's kind of a shame, I never heard of go go music until I went away to college. I grew up on the west coast and it seems that go go never really much stepped foot outside of DC, Maryland and maybe some areas in the northeast and that's about it. The rest of the country needs this music.
wchefredd
Not only will DC ever be the same, GO GO music won't ever be the same again!! It's not a go go with out Chuck Browns birthday party!!
Chuck concerts were always the Best!! Once we were at Merriweather Post Pavillion in Columbia, MD and it started raining. It did not stop a thing. We partied until the sun came back out!!!
Unfortunately my last butt whoppin was because I went to see Chuck and stayed out too late! Chuck will most definitely always be part of my growing up. R.I.P. Godfather!!!!
To chuck you were always a positive influence on so many people! I know you made it home to play in heaven. You can finally rest in peace! Rest In Peace Chuck. I'll see you when i get there.
As a lifelong DC native, it was my wish to party with Chuck Brown at the Classics for my 21st birthday. That night was so special...I was able to party ON STAGE with the original Godfather of Go-Go. He never neglected to let his fans know they were appreciated and loved. Rest in Peace Chuck. No one could Wind It Up like you. Your life’s presence will and is greatly missed. You WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
chelleyboo0
I went to Chuck Brown concert and it was one of the best experiences of my life...Chuck had the crowd partying and dancing...young, old, black, white, etc.; CHUCK R.I.P. you will be missed!!!
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