TODAY IN ROCK AND ROLL HISTORY - 10/18/1926

Chuck Berry, an icon of rock and roll, was born today

Also today in rock and roll history and in Chuck Berry’s life…

1947

On his twenty-first birthday, Chuck Berry leaves jail after serving three years for armed robbery. He would go on to hang bumpers on cars in an automotive factory, a janitor in an apartment building, and then as a beautician before recording “Maybellene” for Chess Records in 1955.

2016

On his 90th birthday, Chuck Berry announced his first new album in 38 years. He dedicated the LP, simply called “Chuck”, to his wife of 68 years, Thelmetta. “This record is dedicated to my beloved Toddy. My darlin’ I’m growing old! I’ve worked on this record for a long time. Now I can hang up my shoes!”