# Plain Language Summary: Chuck Brown Day Resolution

This resolution is Congress's way of officially recognizing August 22nd as "Chuck Brown Day" to honor a legendary musician who shaped music in Washington, D.C. Chuck Brown, born on August 22, 1936, is known as the "Godfather of Go-Go" because he invented and popularized the go-go music genre—a unique blend of funk, soul, and Latin sounds that became deeply connected to D.C.'s cultural identity. He passed away in 2012 at age 75, but his influence on music and the city continues today.

Brown was a self-taught guitarist who became a virtuoso musician, songwriter, and band leader. His most famous hit, "Bustin' Loose" with his group the Soul Searchers, topped the R&B charts for four weeks in 1979. Over his career, he released 22 studio albums and earned a Grammy nomination in 2010, plus a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship in 2005. Beyond his musical achievements, Brown was deeply committed to D.C. statehood and voting rights—he even performed a concert on the Capitol Grounds in 2010 to support the cause. The city has honored him by naming a street near the Howard Theatre and a park after him.

This resolution doesn't create any new laws or change how government operates. It's simply a formal statement of respect and recognition. By designating August 22nd as Chuck Brown Day, Congress is acknowledging his enormous impact on American music and his role in giving Washington, D.C. a distinctive musical identity that influenced generations of jazz, rap, and go-go musicians. It's a way of ensuring his legacy is remembered nationally.

Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2022, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Norton, Eleanor Holmes

 <p>This resolution expresses support for the designation of a Chuck Brown Day and honors Brown's contributions to music and to the District of Columbia. </p>