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2026 Go-Go Hall of Fame Inductions and Installation Revealing

October 28 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Go-Go Museum & Café is proud to announce the first ever physical Go-Go Hall of Fame Induction and Revealing.

The Induction and Revealing will take place on Wednesday, October 28 at 11:00 AM at The Go-Go Museum & Café, located in historic Anacostia. The event will include a high profile press conference where museum leadership, members of the go-go community, and city officials will address reporters.

That morning, the museum will reveal a special installation naming inductees from 2008 to the current class. Inductees’ names will be displayed on brass drum cymbals which will serve as a new featured exhibit at the museum.

2026 Go-Go Hall of Fame Inductees will include:

  • Mayor Muriel Bowser
  • Councilmember Robert White
  • Kenyan McDuffie
  • Charles C. Stephenson Jr.
  • Darryll Brooks
  • DJ Kool
  • Michael Muse
  • Pleasure Band
  • Northeast Grovers
  • Backyard Band
  • Rodney Tyrone “Fat Rodney” Martin
  • Greg “Googie “Burton

Over 20 past inductees will be honored including:

  • Chuck Brown
  • Sugar Bear & E.U.
  • Anthony “Little Benny” Harley
  • Big Tony & Trouble Funk
  • Maiesha Rashad
  • And other Go-Go Trailblazers

Date: Wednesday, October 28th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: The Go-Go Museum & Café,

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