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Chuck Berry poses for a portait at Leonard Chess's home in circa 1958 in Chicago, Illinois.

Watch Chuck Berry Perform His Breakthrough Hit, “Maybellene,” Live on TV

By Denny Ilett, Christopher Scapelliti published 11 March 22

Video Five years on from his passing, we share the fascinating story behind the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s pioneering classic.

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Chuck Berry, performing at the Lewisham Odeon, south London, 19th February 1975.

Five Times Famous Musicians Stole from Chuck Berry

By Christopher Scapelliti, Denny Ilett last updated 2 March 22

The Beatles, Jeff Beck and the Beach Boys were all guilty of thieving from the Berry patch.

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