Chuck BerryAmerican musician (1926–2017)Charles Edward Anderson Berry (October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter who was one of the pioneers of rock and roll. Nicknamed the "Father of Rock and Roll", he refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive with songs such as "Maybellene" (1955), "Roll Over Beethoven" (1956), "Rock and Roll Music" (1957), and "Johnny B. Goode" (1958).
Chess RecordsChess Records was an American record company established in 1950 in Chicago, specializing in blues and rhythm and blues. It was the successor to Aristocrat Records, founded in 1947. It expanded into soul music, gospel music, early rock and roll, and jazz and comedy recordings, released on Chess and its subsidiary labels Checker and Argo/Cadet. The Chess catalogue is owned by Universal Music Group and managed by Geffen Records and Universal Music Enterprises.
Western swingWestern swing, also known as country jazz, is a subgenre of traditional country music. The movement was an outgrowth of country music and jazz.
Ida Red"Ida Red" (Roud 3429) is an American traditional song of unknown origin, made famous in the upbeat 1938 version by Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys, the primary inspiration for Chuck Berry's first big hit "Maybellene." It is chiefly identified by variations of the chorus: Ida Red, Ida Red, I'm a plumb fool 'bout Ida Red.Verses are unrelated, humorous and free form, changing from performance to performance, usually referring to a female character.
Rock and rollGenre of popular musicRock and roll is a genre of popular music that evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s. The origins of rock and roll are rooted in a blending of African-American musical genres, mainly rhythm and blues, with stylistic influences from gospel, jazz, boogie-woogie, electric blues, jump blues, swing, and folk music.
Rolling StoneAmerican monthly music magazineRolling Stone is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. It is described as left-wing and liberal. The magazine was first known for its coverage of rock music and political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson.
Single (music)In music, a single is a type of release of a song recording of fewer tracks than an album (LP). As the name suggests, a single typically contains only a single song, but they can sometimes have two. A single can be released for sale to the public in a variety of physical or digital formats. Singles may be standalone tracks or connected to an artist's album, and in the latter case would often have at least one single release before the album itself, called lead singles.
ChicagoMost populous city in Illinois, USCity in Illinois, United StatesChicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 2.74 million at the 2020 census.
Cadillac Series 62The Cadillac Series 40-62 is a series of cars which was produced by Cadillac from 1940 through 1964. Originally designed to complement the entry-level Series 61, it became the Cadillac Series 6200 in 1959, and remained that until it was renamed to Cadillac Calais for the 1965 model year. The Series 62 was also marketed as the Sixty-Two and the Series Sixty-Two.
Hot rodHot rods are typically American automobiles that have been rebuilt or modified with larger or more powerful engines optimized for speed and acceleration. One commonly cited description defines a hot rod as "a car that's been stripped down, souped up, and made to go much faster." Beyond mechanical modification, hot rodding developed as a distinctive cultural movement emphasizing hands-on craftsmanship, individual expression, and community.
V8 engineA V8 engine is an eight-cylinderpiston engine in which two banks of four cylinders share a common crankshaft and are arranged in a V configuration. OriginsThe first known V8 was the Antoinette 8V, designed by Léon Levavasseur, and built since 1904 by the French Antoinette company for use in speedboat racing, cars, and later, airplanes. Also in 1904, V8 engines began small-scale production by Renault and Buchet for use in race cars.
Ford Motor CompanyThe Ford Motor Company (commonly known as Ford, sometimes abbreviated as FoMoCo) is an American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. The company sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand, and luxury cars under its Lincoln brand.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.