Of all the early breakthrough rock & roll artists, none was more important to the development of the music than Chuck Berry. He was its greatest songwriter, the main shaper of its instrumental voice.
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Born: October 18, 1926, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Died: March 18, 2017, St. Charles, Missouri
Spouse: Themetta “Toddy” Suggs (m. 1948-2017)
Children: Ingrid Berry, Aloha Berry
Parents: Henry Berry, Martha Berry
Active from: 1955
Associated acts: Sir John Trio
Genre: Early R&B, Pop/Rock, R&B
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