Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry is captured in his familiar "duck walk" pose during the late 1950s. The St. Louis native was a rock 'n' roll pioneer boasting formidable powers (and lasting influence) as a guitarist, songwriter and live showman. His impact is audible in scores of later artists ... moreincluding the Beach Boys, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. (Image: Gilles Petard Collection/Redferns/Retna Ltd.)

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