Chuck Berry was born on October 18, 1926, and is celebrated as one of the pioneers of rock and roll music.
Berry's first major hit, "Maybellene," was released in 1955, marking the beginning of his influential career in rock music.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to the genre.
Biography
Early Life
Charles Edward Anderson Berry was born on October 18, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Henry William Berry and Martha Bell Berry. Growing up in the Ville neighborhood, he was the youngest of his family and was encouraged to pursue music from an early age. Berry's first public performance occurred in 1941 while he was still a student at Sumner High School. However, his teenage years were tumultuous; in 1944, he was arrested for armed robbery and sent to a reformatory, where he formed a singing quartet and honed his musical skills. Berry was released on his 21st birthday in 1947 and married Themetta "Toddy" Suggs the following year.
Career
Berry's music career began in the early 1950s when he performed with local bands in St. Louis. His unique blend of rhythm and blues, country, and showmanship quickly gained attention. In 1955, he recorded his first major hit, "Maybellene," which helped him sign with Chess Records. Over the next few years, he released a series of iconic songs, including "Roll Over Beethoven," "Rock and Roll Music," and "Johnny B. Goode," which solidified his status as a pioneer of rock and roll. Berry's innovative guitar riffs and storytelling lyrics appealed to the teenage market, making him a significant influence on the genre.
Legacy
Chuck Berry is often referred to as the "Father of Rock and Roll" due to his profound impact on the music industry. His songs not only defined the sound of rock music but also shaped the culture surrounding it. Berry's emphasis on guitar solos and showmanship set a standard for future musicians. He received numerous accolades throughout his career, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Berry's legacy continues to inspire artists across various genres, and his music remains a cornerstone of American rock culture.
Collected from open sources (4) · facts link to sources · AI-processed
Discography
Reelin' And Rockin' - 60 Essential Recordings2021
- 1.Reelin' And Rockin'
- 2.Maybellene
- 3.Too Much Monkey Business
- 4.Rock And Roll Music
- 5.Carol
- 6.Around And Around
- 7.Back In The USA
- 8.Thirty Days (To Come Back Home)
- 9.Wee Wee Hours
- 10.Havana Moon
- 11.The Downbound Train
- 12.No Money Down
- 13.Deep Feeling
- 14.Oh Baby Doll
- 15.Berry Pickin'
- 16.Beautiful Delilah
- 17.Blue Feeling
- 18.It Don't Take But A Few Minutes
- 19.Anthony Boy
- 20.Jo Jo Gunne
- 21.Johnny B. Goode
- 22.Brown-Eyed Handsome Man
- 23.Run Rudolph Run
- 24.Almost Grown
- 25.Sweet Little Rock And Roller
- 26.Come On
- 27.Memphis, Tennessee
- 28.Rockin' At The Philharmonic
- 29.Vacation Time
- 30.Childhood Sweetheart
- 31.Jaguar And Thunderbird
- 32.Bye Bye, Johnny
- 33.Worried Life Blues
- 34.Down The Road Apiece
- 35.Drifting Heart
- 36.In-Go
- 37.Confessin' The Blues
- 38.Mad Lad
- 39.I Got To Find My Baby
- 40.Roly Poly
- 41.Roll Over Beethoven
- 42.Sweet Little Sixteen
- 43.You Can't Catch Me
- 44.School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes The Bell)
- 45.Little Queenie
- 46.Let It Rock
- 47.I'm Talking About You
- 48.Don't You Lie to Me
- 49.Route 66
- 50.Driftin' Blues
- 51.How You've Changed
- 52.Go Go Go
- 53.Our Little Rendezvous
- 54.Rip It Up
- 55.Betty Jean
- 56.Sweet Sixteen
- 57.Run Around
- 58.Stop And Listen
- 59.Away From You
- 60.Little Star
Chuck2017
- 1.Wonderful Woman5:21
- 2.Big Boys3:06
- 3.You Go to My Head3:21
- 4.3/4 Time (Enchiladas)3:47
- 5.Darlin’3:20
- 6.Lady B. Goode2:56
- 7.She Still Loves You3:01
- 8.Jamaica Moon3:50
- 9.Dutchman3:48
- 10.Eyes of Man2:27
Icon2011
- 1.Maybellene2:22
- 2.Brown Eyed Handsome Man2:18
- 3.Roll Over Beethoven2:24
- 4.School Day2:42
- 5.Rock and Roll Music2:34
- 6.Sweet Little Sixteen3:03
- 7.Johnny B. Good2:41
- 8.Carol2:50
- 9.Nadine (Is It You?)2:36
- 10.You Never Can Tell2:44
- 11.My Ding-A-Ling (live-single edit)4:18
- 12.No Particular Place to Go2:42
In Concert1997
Tracklist not collected yet.
Rockit1979
- 1.Move It2:31
- 2.Oh What a Thrill3:09
- 3.I Need You Baby3:11
- 4.If I Were3:04
- 5.House Lights4:31
- 6.I Never Thought3:52
- 7.Havana Moon5:08
- 8.Wuden't Me2:42
- 9.California2:19
- 10.Pass Away5:35
Chuck Berry '751975
- 1.Swanee River2:36
- 2.I'm Just a Name3:38
- 3.I Just Want to Make Love to You3:04
- 4.Too Late2:45
- 5.South of the Border2:19
- 6.Hi Heel Sneakers4:40
- 7.You Are My Sunshine2:50
- 8.My Babe2:27
- 9.Baby What You Want Me to Do2:36
- 10.A Deuce2:32
- 11.Shake, Rattle and Roll2:14
- 12.Sue Answer2:31
- 13.Don't Lie to Me3:43
Bio1973
- 1.Bio4:24
- 2.Hello Little Girl, Goodbye3:55
- 3.Woodpecker3:33
- 4.Rain Eyes3:46
- 5.Aimlessly Driftin’5:40
- 6.Got It and Gone4:18
- 7.Talkin’ About My Buddy6:54
San Francisco Dues1971
- 1.Oh Louisiana4:30
- 2.Let’s Do Our Thing Together2:22
- 3.Your Lick2:35
- 4.Festival4:08
- 5.Bound to Lose3:07
- 6.Bordeaux in My Pirogue2:37
- 7.San Francisco Dues3:25
- 8.Viva Viva Rock ’n’ Roll2:02
- 9.My Dream5:59
- 10.Lonely School Days2:59
Back Home1970
- 1.Tulane2:35
- 2.Have Mercy Judge2:40
- 3.Instrumental2:47
- 4.Christmas3:27
- 5.Gun2:45
- 6.I'm a Rocker4:34
- 7.Flyin' Home4:17
- 8.Fish and Chips2:50
- 9.Some People4:10
Concerto in “B Goode”1969
- 1.Good Looking Woman2:21
- 2.My Woman4:57
- 3.It's Too Dark In There3:57
- 4.Put Her Down / Concerto B. Goode (Pressing Error)23:41
From St. Louie to Frisco1968
- 1.Louie to Frisco2:20
- 2.Ma Dear2:15
- 3.The Love I Lost3:03
- 4.I Love Her, I Love Her5:38
- 5.Little Fox3:02
- 6.Rock Cradle Rock1:23
- 7.Soul Rockin2:43
- 8.I Can’t Believe2:40
- 9.Misery2:30
- 10.My Tambourine2:17
- 11.Oh Captain2:25
- 12.Mum’s the Word1:33
Chuck Berry’s Golden Hits1967
Tracklist not collected yet.
Chuck Berry in Memphis1967
- 1.Back To Memphis2:40
- 2.I Do Really Love You2:28
- 3.Ramblin´ Rose2:34
- 4.Sweet Little Rock And Roll2:12
- 5.My Heart Will Always Belong To You2:38
- 6.Oh Baby Doll2:16
- 7.Check Me Out2:30
- 8.It Hurts Me Too2:58
- 9.Bring Another Drink2:32
- 10.So Long2:42
- 11.Goodnight Well It´s Time To Go2:19
Chuck Berry in London1965
Tracklist not collected yet.
Fresh Berry’s1965
Tracklist not collected yet.
St. Louis to Liverpool1964
Tracklist not collected yet.
Two Great Guitars1964
Tracklist not collected yet.
The Latest and the Greatest1964
Tracklist not collected yet.
More Chuck Berry1963
Tracklist not collected yet.
Rhythm & Blues Rendez-Vous1962
Tracklist not collected yet.
New Juke Box Hits1961
Tracklist not collected yet.
Rockin’ at the Hops1960
Tracklist not collected yet.
Chuck Berry Is on Top1959
Tracklist not collected yet.
One Dozen Berrys1958
Tracklist not collected yet.
After School Session1957
Tracklist not collected yet.
Gallery
Label
- Record label
- Chess Records
- Record label
- Mercury Records
- Record label
- Atco Records
- Record label
- Dualtone Records
Achievements
- Award
- Polar Music Prize
- Award
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Award
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Award
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Groups
- Chuck Berry and His Combocurrent
Similar artists
Archive
Passport
guitar, Gibson ES-335, Fender Telecaster, Fender Stratocaster, voice
Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: BERRY Chuck, Berry, Berry, Chuck, C. Berry, Charles Edward Anderson Berry, E Anderson
Charles Edward Anderson Berry was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter who was one of the pioneers of rock and roll. Nicknamed the "Father of Rock and Roll", he refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive with songs such as "Maybellene" (1955), "Roll Over Beethoven" (1956), "Rock and Roll Music" (1957), and "Johnny B. Goode" (1958). 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 subsequent rock music.
All links
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
…