For the New Age musician, see Chuck Brown (New Age musician).

Chuck Brown (b. 1934) is an African-American jazz guitarist and singer who is affectionately called "The Godfather of Go-Go". Go-go is a subgenre of funk music developed in and around Washington, D.C. in the mid- and late 1970s. While its musical classification, influences, and origins are debated, Brown is regarded as the fundamental force behind the creation of go-go music. For other uses, see Washington, D.C. (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Go-Go is a subgenre of funk music developed in and around Washington, D.C. in the mid and late 1970s. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... For the popular-music magazine, see Musician (magazine). ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition (chords) or melody to songs, or both. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making music. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... // Gibson may refer to: Gibson Amphitheatre Gibson Appliance Gibson Girl Gibson Guitar Corporation Gibson cocktail Alexander Gibson (conductor) (1926–1995), Scottish composer and music director Alexander Gibson (industrialist) (1819–1913), Canadian industrialist Alfred Gibson (?–1874), Australian explorer Althea Gibson (1927–2003), African-American tennis player Bob Gibson (born 1935), American... Gibson ES-335 In 1957, Gibson realeased the worlds first commercial semi-hollowbody electric guitar, the ES-335. ... Chuck Brown (born 1957) is an American singer, songwriter and solo pianist who grew up in Columbus, Ohio. ... Year 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Languages Predominantly American English Religions Protestantism (chiefly Baptist and Methodist); Roman Catholicism; Islam Related ethnic groups Sub-Saharan Africans and other African groups, some with Native American groups. ... For other uses, see Jazz (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... Go-Go is a subgenre of funk music developed in and around Washington, D.C. in the mid and late 1970s. ... Funk is a distinct style of music originated by African-Americans, e. ... For other uses, see Washington, D.C. (disambiguation). ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979; it is commonly called The Seventies. ...

Brown's musical career began in the 1960s playing guitar with Jerry Butler and The Earls of Rhythm, joining Los Latinos in 1965. He still performs music today and is commonly known in the Washington, DC area. Brown's early hits include "I Need Some Money" and "Bustin' Loose". "Bustin' Loose" has been adopted by the Washington Nationals baseball team as its home run celebration song. Brown also recorded go-go covers of early jazz and blues songs, such as "Go-Go Swing" Duke Ellington's "It Don't Mean a Thing If Ain't Got That Swing", "Moody's Mood for Love", Johnny Mercer's "Midnight Sun", Louis Jordan's "Run Joe", and T-Bone Walker's "Stormy Monday". The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969. ... This article is about the American Jazz composer and performer. ... Moodys Mood for Love is jazz saxophonist James Moodys instrumental solo on the song Im in the Mood for Love. ... John Herndon Johnny Mercer (November 18, 1909 – June 25, 1976) was a popular American songwriter and singer. ... The midnight sun at Nordkapp, Norway. ... Louis Jordan swinging on sax, Paramount Theatre, NYC, 1946 (Photo: William P. Gottlieb) Louis Jordan (July 8, 1908 – February 4, 1975) was a pioneering African-American blues, jazz and rhythm & blues musician and songwriter who enjoyed his greatest popularity from the late 1930s to the early 1950s. ... Aaron Thibeaux Walker or T-Bone Walker or Oak Cliff T-Bone (May 28, 1910 – March 16, 1975) was an American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter who was one of the most important pioneers of electric guitar. ... Call It Stormy Monday (But Tuesday Is Just As Bad), also known as Call It Stormy Monday, or just Stormy Monday, is a blues song written by T-Bone Walker and first recorded in 1947. ...

He has influenced other go-go bands such as Big G and The Backyard Band, Rare Essence, Experience Unlimited (EU), Little Benny and the Masters, and Trouble Funk. Rare Essence, affectionately known by their fans as THE WICKEDEST BAND ALIVE, grew from a relationship between four childhood friends: Quinten Footz Davidson, Andre Whiteboy Johnson, Michael Funky Ned Neal and John Jones. ... Experience Unlimited (EU) was a Washington, DC go-go band that enjoyed its height of popularity in the 1980s and early 1990s. ... Trouble Funk was an influential and successful R&B band from Washington DC. They helped to popularise the Washington, D.C. funk subgenre go-go. ...

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Brown is considered a local legend in Washington, D.C., and has appeared in television advertisements for the Washington Post and other area companies. The D.C. Lottery's "Rolling Cash 5" ad campaign features Chuck Brown singing his 2007 song "The Party Roll" in front of various D.C. city landmarks such as Ben's Chili Bowl. The D.C. (District of Columbia) Lottery is run the city of Washington, the capital of the United States. ... Fantasy 5, Cash 5, Pick 5, etc. ... Bens Chili Bowl is a venerable casual restaurant located on U Street in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Specializing in chili dogs and half-smokes, Bens Chili Bowl was founded in 1958 by husband and wife Ben and Virginia Ali in what was once a silent...

Brown resides in Waldorf, Maryland. His son, Nekos Brown, is a sophomore defensive end for the 2007 Virginia Tech football team. Waldorf is an unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Largest metro area Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 101 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N...

Discography

• 1972: We the People
• 1974: Salt of the Earth
• 1979: Bustin' Loose
• 1980: Funk Express
• 1984: We Need Some Money
• 1986: Go Go Swing Live
• 1987: Any Other Way to Go?
• 1991: 90's Goin' Hard
• 1993: This Is a Journey into Time [live]
• 1995: Hah Man
• 1995: The Other Side - with Eva Cassidy (recorded in 1992 and released in 1995)
• 1997: Live Pa Tape
• 1997: Trust Me: Live Pa Tape, Vol. 2
• 1997: Wind Me up Chuck, Vol. 3 [live]
• 1998: Timeless
• 1999: The Spirit of Christmas
• 2001: Your Game...Live at the 9:30 Club
• 2002: Put Your Hands Up!
• 2005: Best of Chuck Brown (remastered)
• 2007: We're About The Business (Raw Venture Records)

The Other Side is an album by American singer Eva Cassidy and DC go-go funk musician Chuck Brown, recorded in 1992 and released in 1995. ... Eva Marie Cassidy (February 2, 1963 in Washington, DC – November 2, 1996 in Bowie, Maryland) was an American vocalist described by the British newspaper The Guardian as one of the greatest voices of her generation. ...

External links

• Official website
• 2005 podcast interview
• Photo Gallery of Chuck Brown & his band at the 9:30 Club, Washington DC
• "Chuck Brown: Go-Go Godfather's Gumbo", All Things Considered, 10 May 2006
• "Wind me up, Chuck", Jeff Chang, San Francisco Bay Guardian, June 2001
• "Chuck Brown," Nick Baily, Global Rhythm, August 2007
• "Still Soulful, Still Swinging, Still Ready to Bust Loose," Jon Pareles, The New York Times, April 21, 2007