 Chuck Berry In 1957 Image by Universal Attractions (management), via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Chuck BerryChuck Berry Chuck Berry American musician (1926–2017) For other uses, see Chuck Berry (disambiguation). Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter; and one of the pioneers of rock and roll. Nicknamed the "Father of Rock and Roll", he refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive with songs such as "Maybellene" (1955), "Roll Over Beethoven" (1956), "Rock and Roll Music" (1957), and "Johnny B. Goode" (1958).[1] Writing lyrics that focused on teen life and consumerism, and developing a music style that included guitar solos and showmanship, Berry was a major influence on subsequent rock music.[2] Quick facts Born, Died ...… (Source: Wikipedia)
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