Chuck Berry Invented Rock 'n' Roll -- and Singer-Songwriters. Oh
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The American legend, who died March 18 at age 90, endured racism even as he seemed to transcend skin color and struggled to enjoy his genius even as he enshrined fun in pop music.
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Was Rock 'n' Roll America's Greatest Revolution?, Up For Discussion
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Chuck Berry Pioneered the Template for Rock 'n' Roll (Appreciation)
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Rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry dies at 90
Chuck Berry dies at 90, a founding father of rock 'n' roll - Los Angeles Times
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How Chuck Berry wrote Johnny B. Goode, and created the first rock and roll guitar hero
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Chuck Berry - Wikiwand
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Chuck Berry taught world the meaning of rock 'n roll - Our Weekly
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Chuck Berry Invented Rock 'n' Roll -- and Singer-Songwriters. Oh, Teenagers Too
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Chuck Berry, Rock 'n' Roll Pioneer, Dies at 90 - The New York Times
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Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock N' Roll Documentary Releases On VOD & Blu-Ray Nov 27