Chuck Brown
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Remembering Chuck Brown: Go-Go legend died one year ago
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It was one year ago Thursday when the District lost Chuck Brown, its musical ambassador. The Godfather of Go-Go's memory will be honored with an event at the Howard Theatre.
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D.C. scales back plans for Chuck Brown Park amphitheater
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Plans to redesign a D.C. park in honor of the Godfather of Go-Go are "bustin' loose." But the District government is scaling back plans for a 900-seat amphitheater in Chuck Brown Park because neighbors voiced opposition.
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Chuck Brown Music Pavilion set to open in summer
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In a few months, the Chuck Brown Music Pavilion will open its doors to residents and visitors. The performing arts venue will make a home in the already existing Langdon Park off 20th and Franklin Streets in Northeast.
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Mural of famous faces unveiled on wall of Ben's Chili Bowl
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A new mural on the side wall of Ben's Chili Bowl was unveiled today. It has some famous faces, including President Barack Obama, Chuck Brown, Bill Cosby, and Donnie Simpson.
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Folklife Festival Chuck Brown Day is Saturday
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Organizers are designating Saturday as "Chuck Brown Tribute Day" at the Folklife Festival's program, celebrating the arts and culture of black neighborhoods in Washington.
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Chuck Brown Park proposed: Portion of Northeast D.C. park to honor musician
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A portion of Langdon Park in Ward 5 of Northeast D.C. will soon bear Chuck Brown's name in his memory, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray announced Tuesday.
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Chuck Brown funeral: D.C. says goodbye to a music legend
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"This may be the nation's capital, but Go-Go is the District of Columbia's music thanks to Chuck Brown,” said D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray.
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Comedian Mike Epps on Chuck Brown and Marion Barry
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Watch Comedian Mike Epps tell a hilarious story at the Chuck Brown memorial about Brown and Marion Barry.
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Chuck Brown memorial at Howard Theatre
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Washington is saying goodbye to a local music legend during a public viewing honoring the “Godfather of Go-Go," Chuck Brown, at the Howard Theatre in Northwest.
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Chuck Brown has pneumonia, family says
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The Washington Post reports that Chuck Brown, long considered the pioneer of go-go music in the nation's capital, has been hospitalized with pneumonia for the past two months.
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Chuck Brown on SportsTalk with Alex Parker
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Alex Parker sat down for a unique interview (July 2010) with local legend Chuck Brown to talk about Chuck’s love of college football as well as Chuck’s illustrious and colorful career.
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Chuck Brown dies: 'Godfather of Go-Go' passes away at 75
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Washington D.C. lost a musical legend on Wednesday, as Chuck Brown passed away at the age of 75. All across the area, fans and friends continue to react to his passing on Thursday, flocking to hot spots to remember him.
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Jennifer Lopez: Idol, Forbes, Vogue shine the spotlight
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Daybreak Daily’s afternoon disregard for the ‘Do Not Enter’ sign at the entrance to the pop-culture world finds an all-over-the place judge, a shout-out from L.A. for Chuck Brown, other things, and the mystery music video.
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Chuck Brown's fans celebrate Go-Go pioneer's life
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Fans gathered across the D.C. metro area to remember the life of the "Godfather of Go-Go", Chuck Brown.
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Chuck Brown on Tim Brant's College Football Preview 2010
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He's the Godfather of Go-Go -- but finds harmony in college football. Don't miss the Chuck Brown story! (Original broadcast date: September 3, 2010.)
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National Symphony Orchestra honors DC's own: Chuck Brown, Ellington, Sousa
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Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go joins the National Symphony Orchestra for the Labor Day concert Sunday, which also celebrates D.C. natives John Philip Sousa and Duke Ellington.
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Chuck Brown, Godfather of Go-Go, to play with National Symphony Orchestra
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Chuck Brown, a D.C. legend and the Godfather of Go-Go, is celebrating his 75th birthday and getting to do something he never even imagined - playing with the National Symphony Orchestra.
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