May 16, 2012 chuck brown, the gravelly voiced bandleader who capitalized on funks percussive pulse to create gogo, the genre of music that has soundtracked life in black washington for more than three. In may of this year the godfather of gogo sadly passed away. Singer famous for 1979 hit bustin loose was a hugely influential figure on. Gogo godfather chuck brown returns with jill scott, ledisi. Chuck brown is considered by many as the godfather of gogo. Happy pharrell go go version chuck brown tribute by. Brown s druminfused, polyrhythmic, call and response anchored music, put d. Go go swing live is a live album recorded and released in 1986 by the washington, d. Chuck brown, the guitarist and singer most associated with the washington, d. Hopkinson describes her introduction to the world of gogo music and what she hopes readers will gain from reading gogo live.
I decided to do a go go song as a chuck brown tribute this black history month. Gogo is a popular music subgenre associated with funk that originated in the washington, d. Features an intro by doug e fresh and guest appearances by faith evans, raheem devaughn, sugar bear and yanna crawley. You knew when chuck started to play you were going to dance at least 20 minutes none stop.
Music chuck brown proves gogo hasnt gonegone founder of percussive, crowdpleasing, d. The final album by chuck brown includes new songs by chuck and new songs by the chuck brown band. This cd is fantastic you dont need to know how to dance just do you thing move your hands, feet, legs, arms, just move your body to the rhythm and beat and just enjoy yourself. An mp3 version of the james brown performance is also available for download at left. May 18, 2012 chuck brown, who became a local hero in washington for creating gogo music a strutting funk variant that is the citys signature dance genre and kept the beat going for decades, died on. The godfather of gogo died in 2012, but his legacy lives on. He died of pancreatic cancer on november 23, 20 at. May 16, 2012 chuck brown, known as the godfather of gogo, shown in 1987. Chuck brown, who became a local hero in washington for creating gogo music a strutting funk variant that is the citys signature dance genre. All this crank the new gogo mix series brought to you by dmvs own dj 837 of the urban gorilla djs. Im sure most of you are familiar with gogo, but if you arent. The album consists of gogo renditions of classic jazz and swing songs performed with a gogo beat. The album was recorded at the crystal skate and at the rsvp the album consists of gogo renditions of classic jazz and swing songs performed with a.
Lottery and the washington post and became the citys unofficial mascot, known for his extroverted warmth and willingness to flash his gold. There are at least two artists named chuck brown on. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Buy 4 or more cds and get 1 for free off new releases only. Marys burgundy room, masonic temple to get down with the godfather of gogo chuck brown and the soul searchers, and the young senators.
Chuck brown and the soul searchers go go swing live 1986. Download chuck brown songs, singles and albums on mp3. Affectionately known as the godfather of go go, chuck brown created the go go sound. May 16, 2012 funk fans started each chuck brown concert with a chant, wind me up, chuck.
In 2009, the district named a segment of seventh street nw chuck brown way. If youre ever in the position of deciding whether to buy a studio or live recording by chuck brown, opt for the live disc every time. After a long battle with a list of health issues, the godfather of gogo music, chuck brown, died today at age 75. Chuck brown bands rockin go go sound global rhythms.
Chuck brown lived in my hometown and was loved by so many people in the music industry all around the worldyoung and old. May 17, 2012 chuck brown, leader of chuck brown and the soul searchers, who was widely known as the godfather of gogo, has died aged 75 the singer is perhaps best remembered for his 1979 us hit bustin. He was a guitarist and singer who is affectionately called the godfather of gogo. The chuck brown band and proper utensils featuring d. With dont mute dc movement, gogo may become districts. As the godfather of gogo, chuck brown has few competitors. The album was released in 1998, and consists of a compilation of a compilation of eleven digitally remastered songs from his previously released studio and live albums. Brown became one of the citys most recognizable figures. He combined latin beats, african call and response chants and american jazz and soul with a continuou.
Chuck brown, the gravelly voiced bandleader who capitalized on funks percussive pulse to create gogo, the genre of music that has soundtracked life in black washington for more than three. The chuck brown band tickets, sun, may 24, 2020 at 7. Chuck brown gogo swing free mp3 download and stream. The songs are cut short and all the true gogo fans know all songs are longer than 5. Chuck brown was the creator of gogo, a funk subgenre. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Complete song listing of chuck brown on chuck brown songs list covid19. When purchasing your 4 cds, make sure you type in the 1 free you want in the message box when checking out. Hope to treat pharrell williamss amazing tune alright and add some dc flavor i think ol chuck would be proud. Funk fans started each chuck brown concert with a chant, wind me up, chuck. Chuck brown and the soul searchers bustin loose free download.
Even if youve never heard of chuck brown, but you like funky, soulful music, buy this record right now. Chuck brown all star tribute band lets get small richmond folk fest 20. Listen to chuck brown dedication from dj speechless for free on spinrilla now. Chuck brown, who styled a unique mix of funk, soul and latin party sounds to create gogo music in the nations capital, has died after suffering from pneumonia. The album was recorded at the crystal skate in temple hills, maryland and at the rsvp a defunct nightclub in washington, d. On this live capture, the multitalented washington d. However, before he left this mortal coil he bravely managed to finish one final album and here it is.
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Brown s bounty of sounds marry and flow much better in a live setting. Chuck brown, godfather of gogo, missed by family and fans. Gogo archive at dc public library district of columbia. Brown got the idea, to create a kind of music that never stopped, from the rise of disco and the djs at the discotheques, who made sure the audience could dance entire evenings and nights. And, as its name suggests, a go go band doesnt stop until a full set is over to watch the video, click on the image above or watch it on youtube here. Greatest hits is a careerspanning greatest hits album by the washington, d. Chuck brown was the creator of gogo, a funk subgenre that rolling stone called so intergalactically funky, and so majestically joyful, it would convince just about any groovy extraterrestrial that humans are indeed a superior species. Gray said brown was gogos creator and, arguably, its most legendary artist. David corioredferns chuck brown, the guitarist and singer most associated with the washington, d. When those realities collide onstage during performances by chuck browns band, without the godfather of gogo, who died one year ago takeesa. Leader du groupe the soul searchers quil fonde vers 19661968 et qui devient en 1972 chuck brown and the. The spirit of christmas is a studio album by washington, d. Chuck brown, a solo pianist and song writer from central ohio, who was influenced by george. When those realities collide onstage during performances by chuck brown s band, without the godfather of gogo, who died one year ago takeesa.
Chuck brown biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. This is the album that launched their musical movement and established chuck brown as the godfather of gogo. Chuck brown composer, guitarist and singer is the one who developed the blueprint for gogo in the early 1970s. Chuck brown, a solo pianist and song writer from central ohio, who was influenced by george winston and plays in the neoclassical or new age genre. This is chuck brown s first and only christmas album, and features gogo renditions of nine traditional christmas carols, including the remake of johnny moores three blazers song merry christmas, baby.
The chuck brown band gets audiences on their feet from the first song. Gogo was the best thing going in the late 60s and 70s when you went to st. Gogo godfathers gumbo gogo is dance music with beats meant to get bodies moving, and a texture built on the call and response with the crowd. The musical life and death of a chocolate city chuck brown. Chuck brown, african american jazz guitarist and singer, whose musical life is described in detail below. Aug 28, 2009 i got this beat from a chuck brown tune i cant rememebr. Washington this coming tuesday would have been the godfather of gogo chuck browns 81st birthday. The 73yearold guitarist, vocalist, bandleader, and washington, dc institution is the creator of a genre that rolling stone calls so intergalactically.