Unsung Remembers Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go [FULL EPISODE] @tvonetv @chuckbrowndc

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Though he was born in North Carolina, Chuck Brown grew to represent the DC area and make a lasting impression on its musical legacy. While he is credited with the creation of a new subgenre (Go-Go) and a discography that spans from the 1970s to the 2010s, he took an improbable path to success. Discover his story here in the latest episode of TVOne’s Unsung.

More about Chuck Brown (from All Music):

Washington, D.C., bandleader, performer, and songwriter Chuck Brown was a prominent figure on the city’s go-go scene. Chuck Brown & the Soul Searchers were also one of the rare go-go acts to gain national attention, even though they were short-lived. The Soul Searchers included trombonist/keyboardist John “JB” Buchanan, trumpeter Donald Tillery, saxophonist/flutist Leroy Fleming, bassist Jerry Wilder, percussionist Gregory Gerran, organist Curtis Johnson, keyboardist Skip Fennell, drummer Ricardo Wellman, and guitarist LeRon Young. They vaulted into the spotlight with “Bustin’ Loose,” the top R&B single for four consecutive weeks at the end of 1978.

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