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Why Chuck Berry’s ‘Johnny B. Goode’ Is a Rock ’n’ Roll Classic

The rock song about the glory of being a rock star is practically a genre unto itself: There’s the Byrds’ “So You Want to Be a Rock and Roll Star,” and Joe Walsh’s “Life’s Been Good,” among others. But Chuck Berry was the first to try the idea out in his 1958 classic “Johnny…

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11:54 on March 22 2017

Chuck Berry’s final studio album due in June

USA Today Music — The late rock icon's final recording includes a sequel to his classic 'Johnny B. Goode.' more info

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13:08 on March 22 2017

Why Chuck Berry’s ‘Johnny B. Goode’ Is a Rock ’n’ Roll Classic

Time — The rock song about the glory of being a rock star is practically a genre unto itself: There’s the Byrds’ “So You Want to Be a Rock and Roll Star,” and Joe Wal... more info

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