Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry

Deceased · Born: Oct 18, 1926 · Died: Mar 18, 2017

Known For

Alice in the CitiesAlice in the Cities
The T.A.M.I. ShowThe T.A.M.I. Show
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' RollChuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 BarsEric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornOct 18, 1926 St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Parents
  • Martha Berry
  • Henry Berry

Biography

Charles Edward Anderson Berry, a pioneering American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, was instrumental in shaping the genre of rock and roll music. Dubbed the "Father of Rock and Roll", he skillfully refined and developed the rhythm and blues style, incorporating distinct elements that set rock and roll apart from other musical genres.

Career

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2009
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Feelin' Alright
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Feelin' Alright
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1974
Alice in the Cities
Alice in the Cities as Chuck Berry (archive footage) (uncredited)
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1957
This Could Be the Night
This Could Be the Night as Guitarist at Waxie's Club (uncredited)
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2024
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
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The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys
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Daytime Revolution
Daytime Revolution
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2023
Black Note
Black Note
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2022
Soul of a Nation
Soul of a Nation
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Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind
Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind
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2021
The Sparks Brothers
The Sparks Brothers
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Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres
Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres
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2020
American Masters
American Masters
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Chuck Berry, Brown-Eyed Handsome Man
Chuck Berry, Brown-Eyed Handsome Man
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2018
Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry
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Elvis Presley: The Searcher
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
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Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
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2017
The Year in Memoriam
The Year in Memoriam
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2014
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
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The Other One: The Long, Strange Trip of Bob Weir
The Other One: The Long, Strange Trip of Bob Weir
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2012
Elvis Found Alive
Elvis Found Alive
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2008
AC/DC: Highway to Hell - Classic Album Under Review
AC/DC: Highway to Hell - Classic Album Under Review
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John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band: Sweet Toronto
John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band: Sweet Toronto
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2005
1955, Seven Days of Fall
1955, Seven Days of Fall
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1995
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
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1992
Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music
Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music
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1987
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
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1983
Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style
Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style
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1982
Class Reunion
Class Reunion
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1980
Shadows and Light
Shadows and Light
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1979
Heroes of Rock and Roll
Heroes of Rock and Roll
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1978
American Hot Wax
American Hot Wax
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1973
Let the Good Times Roll
Let the Good Times Roll
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The London Rock and Roll Show
The London Rock and Roll Show
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1964
The T.A.M.I. Show
The T.A.M.I. Show
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1960
Jazz on a Summer's Day
Jazz on a Summer's Day
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1959
Go, Johnny, Go!
Go, Johnny, Go!
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1957
Mister Rock and Roll
Mister Rock and Roll
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1956
Rock Rock Rock!
Rock Rock Rock!