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Chuck Brown memorial service The Godfather of Go-Go, who died May 16 at age 75, is being remembered at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
May 31, 2012
Police officers bow their heads in prayer during the memorial service for go-go music icon Chuck Brown at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington.
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Thousands attend the memorial service for Chuck Brown at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington.
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Charles Little and Chloe Hamilton, 12, sign a memorial poster for Chuck Brown at the entrance to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
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May 31, 2012
Thousands attend the memorial service for Chuck Brown at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 31: Thousands came to the Washington Convention Center to attend a memorial service to honor local legend Chuck Brown. Many stood in line outside for hours before the doors opened at 10:00am. Monica Swanson of the District was among those who waited. (Photo by Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post
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May 31, 2012
Debra Isom joins thousands of fans during the memorial service for go-go music icon Chuck Brown at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington.
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May 31, 2012
D.C. Council member Marion Barry (Ward 8) arrives to the cheer of thousands during the memorial service for go-go music icon Chuck Brown at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington.
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May 31, 2012
Terrill Price, right, dances during the memorial service for Chuck Brown at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
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May 31, 2012
Thousands dance, sing and celebrate the life of Chuck Brown.
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May 31, 2012
A golden coffin sits in the front of the stage where musicians perform at a memorial service for go-go music icon Chuck Brown at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington.
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May 31, 2012
People sign a poster while lining up to attend a memorial service for go-go singer Chuck Brown at the Washington Convention Center in Washington.
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May 31, 2012
Thousands attend the memorial service for Chuck Brown at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Marvin Joseph
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The Washington Post
May 31, 2012
Thousands came to the Washington Convention Center to attend a memorial service to honor local legend Chuck Brown. Many stood in line outside for hours before the doors opened at 10 a.m.
Michael S. Williamson
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May 31, 2012
Folasade Brawner, a longtime Chuck Brown fan, said she came today to "attend the last Chuck Brown go-go."
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May 31, 2012
Thousands came to the Washington Convention Center to attend a memorial service to honor local legend Chuck Brown. Harvey Porter said, "I miss him, but this is a day to celebrate the Chuck's life."
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May 31, 2012
Some people were moved enough to sing and dance while they stood in line to attend the memorial service for Chuck Brown at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington.
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May 31, 2012
Thousands stand in line to attend the memorial service for go-go music icon Chuck Brown at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington.
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May 31, 2012
Chuck Brown's children speak to the crowd of thousands of friends, family and spectators attending the memorial service.
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May 31, 2012
Jennifer Butler of Washington, D.C. pays her respects during the service.
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May 31, 2012
Thousands say ghoodbye to Chuck Brown, the "Godfather of Go-Go," during a memorial service at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The performer, singer, guitarist and songwriter developed his commanding brand of funk in the mid-1970s and was a beloved figure in the District.
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