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Johnny B. Goode in Space
- "Johnny B. Goode" epitomizes American post-war culture, earning a spot on the Voyager Golden Record.
- This made it the only rock 'n' roll song among classical pieces and other cultural artifacts sent into space.
Post "School Day" Trajectory
- Chuck Berry's career wasn't always smooth; his follow-up to "School Day" flopped.
- But he rebounded with "Rock and Roll Music," which cemented his role as rock 'n' roll's mythmaker.
Berry's Popularity
- By late 1957, Berry was so popular that other bands covered his songs.
- The Crickets, while touring with Berry, played songs like "Roll Over Beethoven" and "Brown Eyed Handsome Man."