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Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry
American singer and guitarist Chuck Berry is regarded as one of the most influential musicians in the history of popular music. Beginning in the 1950s he won fame for the complexity of his guitar playing and the energy of his live performances. Many of his songs are considered rock-and-roll classics, including “Roll Over Beethoven” (1956) and “Johnny B. Goode” (1958).
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