brown s concerts it see him perform live and now they re flocking to the d.c. convention center to celebrate his life. wintd me up, chicauck. reporter: this woman grabbed her spot at the head of the line at 8:00 last night. i wanted to make sure i get in and my family came. and chuck is like that. he bring everybody together. reporter: chuck proun could always pack the house. and his memorial service is no different. thousands of people are expected to attend. the crowd so big that the service is being held in the d.c. convention center. i just wanted to be here to feel the atmosphere. to feel the love that chuck brown has gathered throughout the city. wonderful. his legacy, his encouragement, his peace, his love, his happiness, everything. his music, phenomenal. wonderful, wonderful energy. reporter: brown s rose-covered casket sat the front of the stage. behind it drums, keyboards and microphones. that s because this service will be as much about the s