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Chuck Berry

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Chuck Berry Fast Facts:

Won his high school's talent contest with a performance of Jay McShann's "Confessin' the Blues."
Worked as a beautician by day and guitarist with various blues bands at night before his career took off; eventually became one-third of a trio with pianist Johnnie Johnson and drummer Ebby Harding.
While at a tour stop in Chicago, met Muddy Waters, who suggested Berry approach Chess Records; after submitting a demo tape, Berry went on to score his first Top 10 hit with the label, "Maybellene."
Released his first studio album, After School Session, on Chess in 1957.
Opened his Berryland amusement park in St. Louis, MO, in 1961.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986, the hall's inaugural year.
Honored at the 2000 Kennedy Center Honors by then-President Bill Clinton.
Scored numerous Top 10 and Top 40 hits throughout his career, but only one No. 1: "My Ding-a-Ling."