October 18, 1926 – Chuck Berry

October 18, 1926 – Chuck Berry was born “Charles Edward Anderson Berry” in St. Louis, Missouri. Nicknamed the “Father of Rock and Roll”, he refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive. 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 rock and roll music. @ChuckBerry #ROCkabillyHop #HappyBirthday #ChuckBerry #RocHop #OTD
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