Bill Proposes Chuck Brown Post Office in Washington, D.C.
Chuck Brown, Godfather of Go-Go, May Soon Have a Post Office in His Name
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton has introduced a bill to rename the post office at 3401 12th Street NE in Washington, D.C., in honor of Chuck Brown, the legendary musician known as the “Godfather of Go-Go.” Brown, a beloved figure in the District, is credited with creating go-go music, a genre that has become synonymous with the city’s cultural identity.
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“As the ‘Godfather of Go-Go,’ Chuck Brown gave D.C. a unique hometown sound that was distinctly our own and brought enjoyment to all who heard him here and throughout the nation,” Norton said. “Go-go is the beat of D.C., giving D.C. its own musical identity and reminding the nation that D.C. has always been the hometown of talented artists.”
Brown’s contributions to music and his advocacy for D.C. statehood have left an indelible mark on the city. In 2010, he performed a free concert on the U.S. Capitol Grounds to support statehood and voting rights. “We’ll never forget the free concert in 2010 Chuck Brown played in front of the Capitol for D.C. statehood and voting rights. He loved the District, and naming a post office after him is a way D.C. can honor him in return,” Norton added.
Born on August 22, 1936, Brown was a self-taught guitarist and bandleader who released 22 studio albums over three decades. His 2010 song “Love” earned a Grammy nomination, and he was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship in 2005.
This proposed tribute joins other honors, including Chuck Brown Memorial Park and a street named after him near the historic Howard Theater. Norton’s bill seeks to further cement Brown’s legacy as a cultural icon and advocate for the District.
Source | Norton.House.Gov
