Episode 29: “Maybellene” by Chuck Berry
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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Chuck Berry: The Most Unappealing Person Who Ever Lived
Chuck Berry was, in many ways, not at all an admirable man. Nobody has a good word to say about him as a human being. He hurt a lot of people over his long life. But when it comes to rock and roll, Chuck Berry may be the single most important figure who ever lived.
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