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Sonny Terry never thought about a music career. He did well in school, and liked farming. Wanted to grow up, continue his education and have his own farm. But by 18, two separate accidents left him completely blind. All that was left for him job-wise was music…

DiCaprio will portray Sun Studio founder and Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Sam Phillips in an upcoming Paramount Pictures biopic.

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At 90 years young, Chuck Berry is still not finished writing his story, and an astonishing tale it is.

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Chuck Berry took country, combined it with blues, and made a whole new genre. You might have heard of it. Rock n’ Roll…

The new album, Chuck, is Berry’s first new album in 38 years. The album is scheduled for release in 2017 on the Nashville label, Dualtone.

John Lennon once said, “If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it ‘Chuck Berry’.”