One of the most important figures in the history of rock and roll, Chuck Berry began his career in the St. Louis area in the 1950s and began churning out hit after hit, starting with "Maybellene" in 1955. He was among the first artists chosen for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and remains a chart-topper in numerous polls naming music's all-time greats. A big influence on Keith Richards, his crunchy yet clear style of playing would be mimicked by generations of guitarists to come.
