Chuck+Berry

As you research your selected guitarist, you will need to note some specific information from his or her life and career. Include the following in your final writing: Details for your written assignment:
 * Introduction
 * Biography
 * Discography
 * Legacy
 * Conclusion

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Chuck Berry was a famous rock ans roll guitarist. He played R&B, Blues and even some Counry. He learned the guitar by learning some cords from his partner then he taugh him self the rest. He combined the blues, country music, and his attitude top come up with greate songs of his time period. He played an Elteric guitar.

He didnt play guitar untill he was in Jouinor High, but once he played it he knew thats what he wanted to do. Before he could finish high school he went to prison. After he got released from prision he got marrid and worked for his dsd in carpentry. To make a little extra cash he also worked part time a hair stylist. He wanted to save some money for his dream of being a guitarist. His dream started when he had a guig and his idol Muddy Waters was there. They thought he was an amasing guitarist. The Chess brothers Lenard and Phil Chess were impressed. they decided to have him record a song Maybellen at there recording studios.

Some of his released albam are Af ter School Sessions, Chess. One Dozen Berrys, Chess. Both were released in 1958. His first recored song was Maybellene, recored at Chess studios. The rock and roll music and playing the guitar influensed his dream.When he first played the guitar he was facinated by it and had a dream to be a famous guitarist. He played melodies and Lead on the guitarist.

A band that influensed him was Muddy Waters. Some people that influenced him are the Chees brothers. He was famous for the duck walk. He was inspiered by many people. He also worked with many people. He had many ups, and downs in hs life but in music he was mostly up.

He was a great musician of his time. It is amazing how he wasnt famous untill late in his life. He didnt learn to play guitar untill he was in Juinor High. He didn't even get to start his music carrer for a cupple years after he was out of prison. He was famous of his duck walk and is some times known as the father of rock and roll.

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Guitarist Research Notes Table
//cells will expand as you enter your findings// || What do you like about his/her style? || Rolling Stones. ||
 * ** Information Feature ** ||= **Your Findings**
 * The guitar style I am researching is: || Rock ||
 * The artist I am researching is: || Chuck Berry ||
 * This guitarist lived from || 10/18/1926 to ||
 * Describe the guitar style you are researching. || R&B/ blues ||
 * What kind of musical training did the guitarist have? || His self and his partner ||
 * What types of music influenced this artist? || Rock and Roll ||
 * Name some musicians who influenced the guitarist you are researching. || Muddy Waters, Lenard Chess, Phil Chess, Peter Guralnick,Russ Fralto,Alan Freed ||
 * Has this guitarist played more than one style? If so, what other styles? || The Blues, R&B,country/western, and pop ||
 * What type of guitar does this musician play? || Lead eletric guitar ||
 * What are some interesting facts about your guitarist’s childhood? || He didn't play guitar untill he was in Junior High ||
 * What did this guitarist do before he became famous? || He worked as a carpenter and as a hair stilyist ||
 * List two interesting facts about the guitarist’s life. || He was arrested before he finished high school ||
 * List two albums or songs your artist released, the dates they were released and why they are important. || After School Session, Chess, 1957,"Maybellene," July 1955. ||
 * Who is playing this style of music today?
 * What legacy has this guitarist left to the world of music? || He has benn told to be the father of Rock and Roll ||