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In his 90 years, the legendary Chuck Berry recorded hundreds of songs, including 13 top 10 R&B hits and seven pop smashes. Born Charles Edward Anderson Berry in 1926, the future Father of Rock ...
It reminds us that Chuck Berry wasn’t just creating music for the sock-hop set—he was documenting societal stress with a sharp tongue and a sharper guitar. 4. Memphis, Tennessee (1959) ...
Here are the best Chuck Berry songs you haven’t heard lately. ‘Little Star’, 1963. A whole lot mellower than the jitterbug rhythms of ‘Johnny B. Goode’, ...
Chuck Berry’s Original Career Choice Ran In The Family. Before Chuck Berry became the Godfather of Rock and Roll, he was the third of six siblings growing up in one of the few areas of St. Louis ...
EXCLUSIVE: On the 98 th birthday of iconic singer Chuck Berry, Revelations Entertainment has optioned rights to his life story. The production company’s principals, Morgan Freeman and Lori ...
Chuck Berry and his band performed a show in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and then drove the 60-something miles to Chicago, where they set up to record in Chess Records Studio at 4750 South Cottage Grove ...
Duck-walking rock ‘n’ roller Chuck Berry’s 100th birthday is Oct. 18, 2026. Unfortunately, the man behind the hits “Johnny B. Goode,” “Maybellene” and “Rock and Roll Music” won ...
The 20 best Chuck Berry songs: From his breakout song to his biggest hits. Our picks for the most essential tracks by the Father of Rock & Roll. By Jim Farber. and Kevin Jacobsen.