Happy 85th Birthday to Chuck Berry . . .

Born October 18, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri, Chuck Berry had early exposure to music at school and church. As a teen, he was sent to prison for three years for armed robbery. He began producing hits in the 1950s, and had his first number one hit, "My Ding-a-Ling," in 1972. With his clever lyrics and distinctive sounds, he was one of the most influential figures in the history of rock music.

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Singer/songwriter; guitarist. Considered "the father of rock 'n' roll," Chuck Berry was born Charles Anderson Edward Berry on October 18, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri. His parents, Martha and Henry Berry, were the grandchildren of slaves and among the many African-Americans who migrated from the rural South to St. Louis in search of employment around the time of World War I. Martha Berry was one of the few black women of her generation to gain a college education, and Henry Berry was an industrious carpenter as well as a deacon at the Antioch Baptist Church.

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Chuck Berry was one of the most popular and influential performers in rhythm-and-blues and rock-and-roll music in the 1950s, '60s, and '70s.

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HAPPY 85th BIRTHDAY CHUCK BERRY

       

"the father of rock 'n' roll,"

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On Saturday, November 5th, Chuck Berry is performing LIVE on stage in Easton, PA and when I consider he’s an 85 year old man, it simply amazes me.  However, then I think about the fact that he’s a musician who loves what he’s doing and has been through more than most people have and could go through in their lifetime.  I only hope that I’m able to get my musical career in gear so that it keeps me young and vibrant like artists such as Chuck Berry, B.B. King and Willie Nelson.

Have a great evening;  I really hope you enjoy listening to the likes of Chuck Berry and B.B. King while you can still hear them perform LIVE in concert.  Don’t miss them if they come anywhere near your hometown.  You’ll regret it if you elect to miss either of their concerts.

Remember to give your kids a hug and kiss so they know that you love them; they’ll never forget it.  Until next time;

 

Musician By Night . . .