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Chuck Berry performs onstage in New York City's East Village in 1966.

Chuck Berry performs onstage in New York City’s East Village in 1966.

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The mighty stage moves of R&R pioneer Chuck Berry

The many moves of rock 'n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry

American rock ‘n’ roll singer and guitarist Chuck Berry performs at the Lewisham Odeon in London on Feb. 19, 1975.

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The many moves of rock pioneer Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry circa 1968.

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The many moves of rock pioneer Chuck Berry

This photo taken on July 10, 1981 shows U.S. rock singer Chuck Berry in France at the start of his European tour. Berry died Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the age of 90 in Missouri.

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The many moves of rock pioneer Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry live at Tokyo’s Shibuya Koukaidou Hall, April 27, 1981.

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The many moves of rock pioneer Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry performs at Cal Expo in Sacramento on Jan. 1, 1976.

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The many moves of rock 'n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry

In this Oct. 17, 1986 photo, Chuck Berry performs during a concert celebration for his 60th birthday at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis.

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The many moves of Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry at Paris Olympia in 1973.

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The many moves of rock pioneer Chuck Berry

Singer/songwriter Chuck Berry at a portrait session circa 1958 in Chicago.

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