Chuck Brown Dead at 75
Chuck Brown (Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post)
WJLA reports that Chuck Brown, known as the "Godfather of Go-Go," passed away today. His daughter confirmed the news:
Brown's passing comes about a week after the Washington Post confirmed that the musician, considered the pioneer of Go-Go music, had been hospitalized with pneumonia.
Brown's 1970 hit, "Bustin' Loose," hit #1 on the MCA charts. The song was later sampled in the 2002 Nelly song, "Hot in Herre."
He had recently postponed numerous shows due to his failing health.
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For more on Chuck Brown's go-go legacy, read Goodbye to the Godfather of Go-Go.
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