Roland Martin talks with Sugar Bear about the passing of Chuck Brown. Subscribe to the Roland S. Martin Daily Podcast via iTunes. For more information visit onegirlonevoice.org.
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Fans celebrate the life of the “Godfather of Go-Go” in front of the Howard Theatre in Washington. WATCH:
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LISTEN: Roland Martin, Sugar Bear Discuss The Legacy Of Chuck Brown, The Godfather Of Go-Go Music
