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Musicians honor Chuck Brown at Howard Theatre

One year after the passing of Chuck Brown, the godfather of go-go's legend and music lives on.

Tags: Chuck Brown, go-go, Neal Augenstein, Howard Theatre, Andre "Whiteboy" Johnson

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D.C. honors Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown, with music hall

He's credited with creating a sound that defined the D.C. music scene for years. Now the Godfather of Go-Go will get his own stage. D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray signed legislation on Thursday paving the way for the Chuck Brown Music Pavilion.

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Howard Theatre honors Chuck Brown with show series

From a memorial to a mural, legendary musician Chuck Brown's legacy continues to thrive in D.C. Now the Howard Theatre is joining in.

Tags: Chuck Brown, chuck brown band, Howard Theatre, thomas warren

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Smithsonian festival honors go-go godfather in DC

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is hosting a daylong tribute to the "godfather of go-go" music, Chuck Brown, this weekend on the National Mall.

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Celebrations continue for the 'Godfather of Go-Go'

Chuck Brown may have been laid to rest, but celebrations for the Godfather of Go-Go continue.

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D.C. library seeking items for Chuck Brown archive

The District of Columbia Public Library is working to build an archival collection honoring the "godfather" of go-go music, Chuck Brown.

Tags: John Philip Sousa, Chuck Brown, Duke Ellington, Vincent Gray, Ginnie Cooper, D.C. Public Library

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Saying goodbye to the 'Godfather of Go-Go'

Friends, family and fans of musician Chuck Brown are gathering Tuesday in Northwest D.C. to begin saying goodbye to the "Godfather of Go-Go."

Tags: Howard Theatre, Chuck Brown, Neal Augenstein

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Viewing, service announced for Chuck Brown

Plans have been announced for a public viewing and memorial service for Chuck Brown, the Godfather of go-go, who died earlier this month.

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BLOG: Fans flocked to Chuck Brown

WTOP's Neal Augenstein caught up with Chuck Brown five years ago. He remembers that meeting in this first-person account.

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