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• Chuck Berry was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist, and is considered to be one of the originators of Rock and Roll. He has influenced musicians such as The Beach Boys, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones.

• Fast Facts

  1. Name: Charles Anderson Berry
  2. Born: October 18, 1926
  3. Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
  4. Studio albums: 28
  5. The name of the band Buckcherry is a play on Chuck Berry

• Early Career

  After a troubled childhood growing up in St. Louis, Missouri (that included a conviction for armed robbery), Berry began playing the blues in clubs around the area and was influenced by the songs of Muddy Waters. After meeting Waters in Chicago, Berry signed with Chess Records and released the hit single "Maybellene".

• Stardom

  With the release of the song "Roll Over Beethoven" in 1956 (it eventually hit #29 on the charts), Berry began to gain fame as one of the new breed of Rock n' Roll musicians, including Buddy Holly and the Everly Brothers. The next few years saw Berry release a string of top-10 hits, including "Johnny B. Goode", "Rock and Roll Music" and "Sweet Little Sixteen".

• Influence

  Berry's influence on the Rock n' Roll genre was substantial and he is often credited with bridging the gap between Rhythm and Blues and Rock and Roll. Some of the artists that cite Berry as an influence include The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jerry Garcia and George Thorogood.

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