Chuck Berry

Born: St. Louis, MO, 1926

Years Active: 1956-2000

Member of: Sir John Trio

Influenced by: T-Bone Walker, Louis Jordan, Bob Wills, Muddy Waters, Big Joe Turner, Nat King Cole, Elmore James, Ray Charles, Charlie Christian

Genre: Rock & Alternative

Biography: Of all the early breakthrough rock & roll artists, none is more important to the development of the music than Chuck Berry. ...

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Rock Almanac: July 23, 2008
Jul 23 2008 4:00AM by Gaylord Fields

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 Spinner.com: On This Date in 1955: Chess Records releases 'Maybellene,' the debut single by Chuck Berry.The Almanac Advises for July 23: "According to historians, the beginning of the Modern Age is marked by a societal transformation including, among other...Read more

 
Rock Almanac: May 31, 2008
May 31 2008 4:00AM by Gaylord Fields

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 Spinner.com: On This Date in 1961: Chuck Berry opens his Berry Park amusement complex in Wentzville, Mo. The Almanac Advises for May 31: "While thrill rides may cause a rush of excitement to an amusement park attendee, they may not be safe for all. For example,...Read more

 
Keith Richards Reissues Rare Single on iTunes
Dec 07 2007 10:00AM by Nadine Cheung

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 Spinner.com: Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has partnered with iTunes to re-release his 1978 solo single, 'Run Rudolph Run,' his spokeswoman said on Thursday.The holiday tune will be sold as a two-for-one deal in conjunction with Richards' 2003 cover of...Read more

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