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Chuck Berry:
R&B/Rock & Roll Pioneer, Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry Was Born On October 18, 1926, In St. Louis, MO.
Barry Was One Of The Original Rock 'N' Rollers. He Helped Integrate Pop Music In The 1950's And Was A Major Influence On Contemporary Pop Music.
A Master Of The Guitar, Barry Influenced Generations Of Artists Including Keith Richards (Of The Rolling Stones), John Lennon (Of The Beatles), Jimmy Hendrix, Prince And Eric Clapton.
He Was Also Known For His Showmanship. Barry's Trademark Was The Duck Walk, In Which He Appeared To Float Across The Stage, Knees Bent, While Playing The Guitar.
Berry Is Responsible For A Number Of Rock 'N Roll Classics, Including: "Maybelline," "Johnny B. Goode," "Roll Over Beethoven (And Dig This Rhythm & Blues), "Reelin' And Rockin'" "Sweet Little Sixteen And His First And Only Number One Hit, "My Ding-A-Ling."
Chuck Berry Was Among The First Muscians To Be Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame On Its Opening, In 1986.
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