(1926–2017), US rock-and-roll singer, guitarist, and songwriter; born Charles Edward Berry. One of the first great rock-and-roll stars, he is known for songs such as ‘Johnny B Goode’ and ‘Sweet Little Sixteen’ (both 1958).
Definition of Berry, Chuck in US English:
Berry, Chuck
proper nounˈberē
(1926–2017), US rock-and-roll singer, guitarist, and songwriter; full name Charles Edward Berry. One of the first great rock-and-roll stars, his recording career was interrupted by a period of imprisonment 1962–64. Notable songs: “Maybellene” (1955), “Johnny B Goode” (1958), and “My Ding A Ling” (1972).