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Episode 29: “Maybellene” by Chuck Berry

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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The Wee Wee Hours

Muddy Waters was the biggest star in the Chicago Electric Blues style. When Berry tried to get that label to record the Chuck Berry trio, they weren't interested. But then Berry drove to Chicago to see one of his musical heroes, Muddy Waters. The first thing he played was a blues song he'd written called 'The Wee Wee Hours'

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