Chuck Berry Announces First Studio Album in 38 Years, Chuck

The rock‘n’roll pioneer turns 90 years old today
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Today is Chuck Berry’s 90th birthday, and to celebrate the occasion, the legend has announced his new album. Simply titled Chuck, the LP marks Berry’s first studio LP in almost 40 years. It arrives in 2017 via Dualtone. Check out the artwork below. In a press release, the rock icon paid tribute to his longtime wife, Themetta. “This record is dedicated to my beloved Toddy. My darlin’ I’m growing old! I’ve worked on this record for a long time. Now I can hang up my shoes!” Berry’s last studio album was 1979’s Rock It.

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