Chuck Berry

"Best known as [a] groundbreaking innovator of rock and roll and the artist behind classics ranging from 'Johnny B. Goode' and 'Maybellene' to 'You Never Can Tell' and 'Roll Over Beethoven,' he could be a difficult man to be around off-stage, and was extremely closed off in interviews. In 'Chuck Berry,' biographer RJ Smith crafts a comprehensive portrait of Chuck Berry . . . in vivid detail. Based on interviews, archival research, legal document analysis, and a deep understanding of Berry's [hometown of] St. Louis"--Provided by publisher.