Chuck Brown
Biography
Chuck Brown, an American guitarist, bandleader, and singer known as "The Godfather of Go-Go", was a musician who popularized the go-go sound in and around Washington, DC. His music inspired a whole generation of bands and sound that remains revered by DC natives no matter where they live in the world.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • as self - musician and former cell mate of Petey Greene
Actor Don Cheadle narrates the story of America's first shock-jock, Washington D.C. radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene.
Movie - 1986, 2h 15m • as Chuck Brown
After being misled by the police about a rape and murder near a popular Washington, D.C. Go-Go club, a jaded journalist begins digging into the establishment's racist framework.
Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Paper Chasers is a feature length documentary about the impact of hip hop entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses in music, film, fashion, TV, print media, and now the Internet. Filmmaker/entrepreneur Maxie Collier (aka Son #1) and his production team travel the country in an RV, documenting the ambitions, successes, and failures of paper chasers at all levels of the game? everyone from hungry upstarts to successful old school veterans. The film combines these interviews with behind-the-scenes footage as Collier struggles to hold his team together through the rigors of their ambitious low budget production. The end result promises to be an insightful documentary filled with unpredictable moments and an incredible soundtrack.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self
The history and legacy of Go-Go music and its contribution to the musical landscape. Appearances from such artists as Doug E. Fresh, Junk Yard Band, Trouble Funk, E.U., Backyard Band, TOB, TCB and DJ Kool.