Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry

Deceased · Born: Oct 18, 1926 · Died: Mar 18, 2017

Known For

Alice in the CitiesAlice in the Cities
The T.A.M.I. ShowThe T.A.M.I. Show
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' RollChuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 BarsEric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornOct 18, 1926 St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Parents
  • Martha Berry
  • Henry Berry

Biography

Charles Edward Anderson Berry, a pioneering American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, was instrumental in shaping the genre of rock and roll music. Dubbed the "Father of Rock and Roll", he skillfully refined and developed the rhythm and blues style, incorporating distinct elements that set rock and roll apart from other musical genres.

Career

2009
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Feelin' Alright
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Feelin' Alright
1974
Alice in the Cities
Alice in the Cities as Chuck Berry (archive footage) (uncredited)
1957
This Could Be the Night
This Could Be the Night as Guitarist at Waxie's Club (uncredited)
2024
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys
Daytime Revolution
Daytime Revolution
GOSPEL with Henry Louis Gates Jr.
GOSPEL with Henry Louis Gates Jr.
2023
Black Note
Black Note
Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary
Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary
2022
Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind
Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind
2021
Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres
Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres
2020
American Masters
American Masters
Chuck Berry, Brown-Eyed Handsome Man
Chuck Berry, Brown-Eyed Handsome Man
2018
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
2017
The Year in Memoriam
The Year in Memoriam
2014
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
The Other One: The Long, Strange Trip of Bob Weir
The Other One: The Long, Strange Trip of Bob Weir
2012
Elvis Found Alive
Elvis Found Alive
2008
AC/DC: Highway to Hell - Classic Album Under Review
AC/DC: Highway to Hell - Classic Album Under Review
John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band: Sweet Toronto
John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band: Sweet Toronto
2005
1955, Seven Days of Fall
1955, Seven Days of Fall
1995
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
1992
Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music
Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music
1991
Great Performances
Great Performances
1987
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1983
Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style
Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style
1982
Class Reunion
Class Reunion
1980
Shadows and Light
Shadows and Light
1979
Heroes of Rock and Roll
Heroes of Rock and Roll
1978
American Hot Wax
American Hot Wax
1973
Let the Good Times Roll
Let the Good Times Roll
The London Rock and Roll Show
The London Rock and Roll Show
1964
The T.A.M.I. Show
The T.A.M.I. Show
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
1960
Jazz on a Summer's Day
Jazz on a Summer's Day
1959
Go, Johnny, Go!
Go, Johnny, Go!
1957
Mister Rock and Roll
Mister Rock and Roll
1956
Rock Rock Rock!
Rock Rock Rock!