[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 72 (Friday, May 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E851]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   THE DEATH OF DC LEGEND CHUCK BROWN

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                           HON. CORRINE BROWN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 18, 2012

  Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I 
say goodbye to a great artist, consummate professional and my friend, 
Chuck Brown. Chuck dedicated over 50 years to filling the hearts and 
spirits of both young and old with the infectious sound of his soulful 
music. No man, woman or child could remain seated when Chuck took the 
stage, as he played his signature brand of music that he coined ``Go-
Go.'' While my friendship with Chuck only begin 6 years ago, the 
``Godfather'' as he is affectionately known by DC natives, has been 
rockin' and rollin' since the early 60s.
  He was deeply loved and he will be sorely missed. My heart goes out 
to his family, loved ones and Washington, DC. We truly lost a legend 
yesterday.

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