The Council of the District of Columbia

The Office of Councilmember Mary M. Cheh, Ward 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2012

Director of Communications: Kiara Pesante

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Councilmember Cheh’s Statement on the Passing of Chuck Brown

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Councilmember Mary M. Cheh, Chair Pro Tempore of the Council of the District of Columbia, issued the following statement on the passing of the ‘Godfather of Go-Go’ Chuck Brown:

“Chuck Brown was the best kind of performer – one who will be remembered not only for the quality of his work, but also for his contributions to the community. His musical legacy will live on, not only in the District street bearing his name, or each time a home run is scored at Nationals Stadium, but in the hearts of the people of the District of Columbia who loved him so much. My thoughts are with his family at this time.”

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