We have the unfortunate news to report that Washington, D.C. legend Chuck Brown, aka the Godfather of Go-Go, has died at the age of 75. While the cause of his death is not yet known, he was admitted to a hospital sometime last week with pneumonia.
Brown’s influence on the music world stretches beyond his hometown and his trademark go-go sound. Just look at the tweets from a slew of artists below to see just how big of a loss this is.
RIP to the God Father of Go-Go, Chuck Brown! I don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that Go-Go swing! #DMV
— ODDISEE (@ODDISEE) May 16, 2012
Hip hop owes a huge debt to Chuck Brown for the “Ashley’s Roachclip” break alone.RIP, brother.
— Phonte (@phontigallo) May 16, 2012
RIP to a true legend…the godfather of Gogo Chuck Brown. We will dearly miss you!!
— tabi Bonney (@tabiBonney) May 16, 2012
Rest in Peace to the GodFather of Go-Go…The King Of DC….Rest in Peace Chuck Brown #BustinLooseForever
— 9th Wonder (@9thWonderMusic) May 16, 2012
Rest in Power Chuck Brown #Legend
— José James (@josejamesmusic) May 16, 2012
Dang, RIP Chuck Brown
— Stick The Figure (@Stik_Figa) May 16, 2012
RIP Chuck Brown …. 🙁
— Nicolay (@nicolaymusic) May 16, 2012
Wind me up Chuck! R.I.P. Chuck Brown!
— Sy Smith (@Syberspace) May 16, 2012
RIP Chuck Brown
— ☥ brohbliv(@ohbliv) May 16, 2012
Chuck Brown RIP. A national heritage figure. The Soul Searchers was his group. Ashley’s Roachclip is the cut. youtube.com/watch?v=PAgY5M… WOW!
— Mochilla (@Mochilla) May 16, 2012