Chuck Brown was an influential American musician, best known as the "Godfather of Go-Go," a subgenre of funk music that originated in Washington, D.C. He was born on August 22, 1936, and began his music career in the 1960s. Brown's unique style combined elements of funk, jazz, and rhythm and blues, which helped to shape the sound of go-go music. Throughout his career, Chuck Brown released numerous albums and singles, with hits like "Bustin' Loose" becoming popular in the 1980s. He collaborated with various artists and played a significant role in promoting Washington, D.C. as a center for go-go music. Brown passed away on May 16, 2017, leaving a lasting legacy in the music world.