Chuck Brown

Quick Facts

Full Name	Chuck Brown
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Aug 22, 1936(1936-08-22)
Age	88
Date Of Death	2012-05-16
Birthplace	Gaston
Country	United States
Birth City	North Carolina
Horoscope	Leo

Chuck Brown Biography

Chuck Brown is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on August 22, 1936 in Gaston, North Carolina, United States. He is renowned by his contributions to the go-go and funk genres This Washington D.C.-based singer and guitarist released albums such including We the People and Salt of the Earth (both in collaboration with The Soul Searchers) and DC Don’t Stand For Dodge City.

He worked with his fellow D.C.-based artist He collaborated with fellow D.C.-based musician Eva Cassidy on an early 1990s album titled The Other Side. on an album from the 1990s that was entitled the Other Side.

An ancestor of Gaston, North Carolina, his parents were housekeeper Lyla Brown, and U.S. Marine Albert Moody.

Chuck Brown Net Worth

Chuck Brown is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chuck Brown 's net worth $200 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began playing the piano at the age of seven before becoming a well-known musician, he was a homeless teenager living in Washington, D.C.

In his time in the 50s, He was in prison for a long time due to an indictment for murder.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Chuck Brown Dating?

According to our records, Chuck Brown married to Jocelyn Brown. As of December 1, 2023, Chuck Brown’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Chuck Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Chuck Brown celebrates birthday on August 22 of every year.

Top Facts about Chuck Brown

1. Chuck Brown was born on August 22, 1936 in North Carolina.
2. He founded the genre of go-go music in Washington D.C.
3. His band, The Soul Searchers, released hit song “Bustin’ Loose” in 1978.
4. Brown continued to perform until his death on May 16, 2012.
5. He was known as the “Godfather of Go-Go.”
6. Brown received a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance in 2010.
7. He served time in prison before pursuing music full-time.
8. Brown’s music influenced other genres such as hip-hop and funk.
9. He performed at the White House for President Obama in 2009.
10. A park was named after him in Washington D.C.’s Langdon neighborhood.

Are James Brown and Chuck Brown related?

Charles Louis “Chuck” Brown, a Gaston, North Carolina-born blues guitarist, is considered the “Godfather of Go-Go.” While being influenced by the funk innovations of James Brown, the “Godfather of Soul,” Chuck Brown ( no relation to James ) was also influenced by the Latin bands that pervaded the DC region during the …

What happened to Chuck Brown?

Chuck Brown died May 16, 2012, of complications from sepsis during a long hospitalization for pneumonia. He was 75, a local legend, the progenitor of a homespun strain of funk that became the sound of black Washington.

When did Chuck Brown come out?

In 1978 , the Soul Searchers became Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers, and Chuck’s original composition “Bustin’ Loose” took the #1 spot in Billboard, on Source/MCA Records.

How old would Chuck Brown be?

75 years (1936–2012)

Who invented Gogo music?

In the early 1970s, musical pioneer Chuck Brown began laying the foundation for a new and innovative sound in Washington, D.C., called go-go music.