Died legendary American musician Chuck berry
The musician collapsed in his home in Missouri to bring him back to life failed.
NEW YORK, March 19. /Offset. TASS Alexey Kachalin/. Legendary American musician Chuck berry, died in the United States. This was reported by the Fox News channel.
According to the information of the channel, the musician lost consciousness at his home in Missouri. County police Department St. Charles arrived at the scene at 12:40 local time (20:40 GMT). Despite all attempts to return Barry to life failed. The death occurred at 13:26 (21:26 MSK).
Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Chuck Berry was found dead Saturday at a residence outside St. Louis, police say. He was 90. https://t.co/fgE1XYfGg2 pic.twitter.com/brEA7MYrjt
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) March 18, 2017
Chuck berry born October 18 1926 in St Louis (Missouri). From childhood he was fond of music and his first concert was given in 1941 while studying at school. Three years later he went to jail for robbing a store and hijacking a car. In conclusion, he not only left to study music, but also organized a musical Quartet.
In the early 1950-ies Chuck berry begins to play with various bands in clubs around St. Louis. At the same time he first began to play country Blues techniques. In may 1955 was recorded first single, Chuck berry Maybellene called juxtaposed pressure rhythm and Blues and the style of the country. The single took first place in the American hit parade in the category of “Rhythm and Blues”. Only Chuck berry has released 51 singles and 20 Studio albums. Another plate of the Chuck should come out this year. The release is timed to the anniversary of last year’s musician. Sam berry has said, dedicates new album to his wife, toddy.
Chuck berry is considered one of the most influential performers in the history of rock-n-roll. In 1986, he became one of the first musicians inducted into the Hall of fame rock-n-roll.
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Berry is included in the list of the 100 greatest artists of all time according to Rolling Stone magazine, ranking it in fifth place. Is the winner of the award “Grammy” for the special contribution to music and the development of the recording industry.