Nbcwashington iconNbcwashingtonAug 20, 2026 ~1 min source read

Family pulls support from Chuck Brown Day to protect godfather of go-go's legacy

For the first time in the 12 years of the event, Chuck Brown's family isn't supporting Chuck Brown Day this weekend. Department of Parks and Recreation earlier this year that it would withdraw support.

Family pulls support from Chuck Brown Day to protect godfather of go-go's legacy
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For the first time in the 12 years of the event, Chuck Brown's family isn't supporting Chuck Brown Day this weekend.

Department of Parks and Recreation earlier this year that it would withdraw support.

They said protecting the godfather of go-go's legacy and reputation and the integrity of any event bearing his name is their priority.

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For the first time in the 12 years of the event, Chuck Brown's family isn't supporting Chuck Brown Day this weekend. Department of Parks and Recreation earlier this year that it would withdraw support. They said protecting the godfather of go-go's legacy and reputation and the integrity of any event bearing his name is their priority.

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  • The family released a statement that said, in part, "The Brown family has made the difficult decision to withdraw our support for Chuck Brown Day, which we notified DPR of on Feb 3rd of this year.

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