1955: Leonard Chess signs Chuck Berry to a recording contract at Chess Records

1955: Leonard Chess signs Chuck Berry to a recording contract at Chess Records, following a recommendation from Muddy Waters. This marks the start of Berry’s prolific career, producing hits like “Maybellene,” “Roll Over Beethoven,” and “Johnny B. Goode,” which become foundational to rock ‘n’ roll. ChuckBerry, #FatherOfRockAndRoll, #JohnnyBGoode, #Maybellene, #RockAndRollPioneer, #DuckWalk, #GuitarLegend, #RockHistory, #BerryBeats, #StLouisSound ChessRecords, #BluesAndRock, #ChicagoBlues, #LeonardChess, #MuddyWaters, #BoDiddley, #EttaJames, #RockAndRollRoots, #2120SouthMichigan, #MusicLegacy #RockDoc, #MusicDocumentary, #RockAndRollHistory, #RockShorts, #MusicDocs, #BehindTheMusic, #RockLegends, #DocShorts, #MusicHistory, #RockStory