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Where to Find Chuck Brown Memorials in D.C.

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The Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown, passed away after a battle with pneumonia exactly one year ago. Brown is widely considered one of the pioneers of D.C.'s funk subgenre, go-go, in the 1970s. His biggest hit, "Bustin' Loose" was introduced to the millenials as the sample on Nelly's "Hot in Herre," and it was also used in a Chips Ahoy commercial in 2010. 2010 was also the year that Brown received his first Grammy nomination for his song "L.O.V.E." with Jill Scott. In the year since his death, one of D.C.'s biggest musical icons has not only been commemorated with memorial concerts, but he's also been painted onto the city's buildings and walls. The future park in Northeast is not the city's only memorial to Chuck Brown and we've mapped all of the spots where he has become a part of the city's architecture. If we've missed anything, let us know in the comments and we'll add it to the map.


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Sweet Mango Cafe

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This image of Chuck Brown on the Sweet Mango Cafe faces Georgia Avenue.

Columbia Heights Alleyway

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This one's off the beaten path, but this mural is in the heart of Columbia Heights between 11th Street NW and Sherman Avenue NW. Turn north when you reach the alley on Columbia Road NW.

Ben's Chili Bowl

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Chuck was painted along the side of this U Street landmark along with other famous Ben's patrons Bill Cosby, Barack Obama and Donnie Simpson.

Chuck Brown Way

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Chuck received honorary street name status at the 1900 block of 7th Street NW where it crosses with Florida Avenue NW.

Chuck Brown Park

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The future site of this park, one half of Langdon Park, has been the cause of much debate, due in part to plans for a rather large amphitheater.

Sweet Mango Cafe

This image of Chuck Brown on the Sweet Mango Cafe faces Georgia Avenue.

Columbia Heights Alleyway

This one's off the beaten path, but this mural is in the heart of Columbia Heights between 11th Street NW and Sherman Avenue NW. Turn north when you reach the alley on Columbia Road NW.

Ben's Chili Bowl

Chuck was painted along the side of this U Street landmark along with other famous Ben's patrons Bill Cosby, Barack Obama and Donnie Simpson.

Chuck Brown Way

Chuck received honorary street name status at the 1900 block of 7th Street NW where it crosses with Florida Avenue NW.

Chuck Brown Park

The future site of this park, one half of Langdon Park, has been the cause of much debate, due in part to plans for a rather large amphitheater.