[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 337 Introduced in House (IH)]

113th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 337

Recognizing the contributions of musician Chuck Brown, the Godfather of 
Go-Go, to music and to the District of Columbia and expressing support 
               for the designation of a Chuck Brown Day.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 9, 2013

 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
            the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the contributions of musician Chuck Brown, the Godfather of 
Go-Go, to music and to the District of Columbia and expressing support 
               for the designation of a Chuck Brown Day.

Whereas Chuck Brown is known as the ``Godfather of Go-Go'' because he was the 
        chief architect of the musical genre known as go-go, which is a unique 
        mix of funk, soul, and Latin party sounds;
Whereas Chuck Brown was a virtuoso singer, songwriter, guitarist, and band 
        leader;
Whereas Chuck Brown's go-go beat gave the District of Columbia a musical 
        identity of its own and reminds the nation that Washington, DC, is more 
        than just a government town;
Whereas Chuck Brown's musical catalogue includes 22 albums released over a four-
        decade period;
Whereas Chuck Brown's song ``Bustin' Loose'', recorded with his group the Soul 
        Searchers, was the top song on the Billboard Top 100 R&B Chart for four 
        weeks in 1979;
Whereas Chuck Brown earned a Grammy nomination in 2010 for the song ``Love'' 
        from his album ``We Got This'';
Whereas Chuck Brown was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts National 
        Heritage Fellowship in 2005;
Whereas Chuck Brown's go-go beat has been passed to new generations with 
        undiminished popularity;
Whereas Chuck Brown has influenced jazz, rap, and go-go musicians, including the 
        bands Trouble Funk, Rare Essence, and Experience Unlimited (also known 
        as E.U.);
Whereas Chuck Brown was born on August 22, 1936, and passed away on May 16, 
        2012, at the age of 75;
Whereas Chuck Brown was a resident of the District of Columbia almost his entire 
        life and was committed to securing statehood and equal voting rights for 
        the residents of the District of Columbia;
Whereas the District of Columbia has named a street near the Howard Theatre for 
        Chuck Brown;
Whereas Chuck Brown is admired for having risen from humble beginnings and 
        overcoming time in prison to become a model leader, devoted father, and 
        family man; and
Whereas Chuck Brown brought joy to millions of people through his music and 
        never stopped performing until his death: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the contributions of musician Chuck Brown, 
        the Godfather of Go-Go, to music and to the District of 
        Columbia; and
            (2) expresses support for the designation of a Chuck Brown 
        Day.
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