Chuck Berry
18 October 1926 – 18 March 2017
Chuck Berry was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who was one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. Through hits such as 'Johnny B. Goode' and 'Maybellene,' he developed a distinctive guitar style and lyrical approach that profoundly shaped popular music.
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Life events
Born in St. Louis, Missouri
18 October 1926
Born Charles Edward Anderson Berry.
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Married Themetta Suggs
28 October 1948
The marriage lasted until his death.
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Released Maybellene
July 1955
His first single became a major hit and an early rock and roll landmark.
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Released Johnny B. Goode
31 March 1958
The song became one of the most influential recordings in rock history.
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Reached number one with My Ding-a-Ling
1972
His only US number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1986
Named among the inaugural inductees.
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Died in St. Charles County, Missouri
18 March 2017
Died of a heart attack at his home at age 90.
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