In Memory of Chuck Brown

The Godfather of Go-Go is remembered at the BET Awards.

Chuck Brown (08/22/36 – 05/16/12) - Affectionately called the Godfather of Go-Go-, Brown was born August 22, 1936 in Gaston, NC. (Photo: David Corio/Redferns)

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Chuck Brown (08/22/36 – 05/16/12) - Affectionately called the Godfather of Go-Go-, Brown was born August 22, 1936 in Gaston, NC. (Photo: David Corio/Redferns)

Photo By Photo by David Corio/Redferns

Multi-Talented  - The music man was a songwriter, guitarist and performer whose hit "Bustin' Loose" is the Washington Nationals baseball team celebration record. (Photo: David Corio/Redferns)

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Multi-Talented  - The music man was a songwriter, guitarist and performer whose hit "Bustin' Loose" is the Washington Nationals baseball team celebration record. (Photo: David Corio/Redferns)

Picture Perfect - June 2012, celebrity painter Peekaso, who once painted for Brown live on stage during a performance, paid tribute to the musician with a dedication portrait.(Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Picture Perfect - June 2012, celebrity painter Peekaso, who once painted for Brown live on stage during a performance, paid tribute to the musician with a dedication portrait.(Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Chuck Brown - The veteran participated in the Summer Soul Day Party with Tank and Bobby V. in Washington, D.C. on July 16, 2011. (Photo: Toby Canham/Getty Images)

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Chuck Brown - The veteran participated in the Summer Soul Day Party with Tank and Bobby V. in Washington, D.C. on July 16, 2011. (Photo: Toby Canham/Getty Images)

Go-Go Getter - Jocked for his musical style, Brown had a musical impact on stars in many different genres. His music has  influenced today's stars, like Wale, Raheem Devaughn and the The Roots, with whom he performed at the the 7th Annual Roots Jam Session, hosted by Jimmy Fallon, in 2011. (Photo: Toby Canham/Getty Images) 

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Go-Go Getter - Jocked for his musical style, Brown had a musical impact on stars in many different genres. His music has  influenced today's stars, like Wale, Raheem Devaughn and the The Roots, with whom he performed at the the 7th Annual Roots Jam Session, hosted by Jimmy Fallon, in 2011. (Photo: Toby Canham/Getty Images) 

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Chuck Brown - The guitarist gets the crowd going on the final day of the 20th St. Lucia Jazz Festival at Pigeon Island, May 8, 2011. (Photo: REUTERS /ANDREA DE SILVA /LANDOV)

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Chuck Brown - The guitarist gets the crowd going on the final day of the 20th St. Lucia Jazz Festival at Pigeon Island, May 8, 2011. (Photo: REUTERS /ANDREA DE SILVA /LANDOV)

Street Cred - Beloved in Washington, D.C., the city honored him with a street called "Chuck Brown Way" in 2009.    (Photo: Jeffrey MacMillan)

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Street Cred - Beloved in Washington, D.C., the city honored him with a street called "Chuck Brown Way" in 2009.    (Photo: Jeffrey MacMillan)

Bustin' Loose - The 1978 hit song "Bustin' Loose" is a huge hit that spent four strong weeks at #1 on the R&B charts. (Photo: Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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Bustin' Loose - The 1978 hit song "Bustin' Loose" is a huge hit that spent four strong weeks at #1 on the R&B charts. (Photo: Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Grammy Nod - In 2010, Go-Go's Godfather received his first Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for his song "Love," which featured Jill Scott and Marcus Miller.(Photo: Nancy Ostertag/Getty Images)

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Grammy Nod - In 2010, Go-Go's Godfather received his first Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for his song "Love," which featured Jill Scott and Marcus Miller.(Photo: Nancy Ostertag/Getty Images)

Chuck Brown - On September 4, 2011, the National Symphony Orchestra payed tribute Brown and his legacy. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Chuck Brown - On September 4, 2011, the National Symphony Orchestra payed tribute Brown and his legacy. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Howard Tribute - The musician was remembered by hundreds of Howard University students on June 22, 2012 at a campus concert. (Photos: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Howard Tribute - The musician was remembered by hundreds of Howard University students on June 22, 2012 at a campus concert. (Photos: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)