Often credited as a pioneer of the rock 'n' roll genre, Berry is a singer-songwriter as well as guitarist and is known today for songs like "Maybellene," "Johnny B. Goode," and "Rock and Roll Music."

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Often credited as a pioneer of the rock 'n' roll genre, Berry is a singer-songwriter as well as guitarist and is known today for songs like "Maybellene," "Johnny B. Goode," and "Rock and Roll Music."
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