The District lost a music icon today when Chuck Brown – known as the Godfather of Go-Go – died at the age of 75.
Brown developed and popularized the go-go sound in Washington in the 1970s, combining funk, soul, and rhythm and blues with a steady drumbeat that kept the music going and going for hours. Brown was famous for his live shows and interaction with the crowds in historic D.C. venues like the Uline Arena and the Howard Theatre.
Historic District 