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Quote by Chuck Berry

“You know, your ears record. You might can sing a song once you hear it.”

Quote by Chuck Berry

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Chuck Berry, an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter, is hailed as the 'Father of Rock and Roll'. Born on October 18, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri, he passed away on March 18, 2017. Berry's musical style combined blues, country, and rhythm and blues, which had a profound impact on the development of rock music. more

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