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1926 – 2017Chuck Berry (1926-2017)Died 18 March 2017, aged 90American singer, songwriter and guitarist widely regarded as one of the pioneers of rock and roll, known for songs including "Johnny B. Goode" and "Maybellene." His guitar riffs and showmanship influenced generations of rock musicians. He was among the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
1926Chuck Berry born in St. LouisCharles Edward Anderson BerryGrows up in The Ville, a middle-class Black neighbourhood of St. Louis.
1926 – 1991Klaus Kinski (1926-1991)Died 23 November 1991, aged 65German actor Klaus Kinski, known for his intense performances in films such as Aguirre, the Wrath of God and Nosferatu the Vampyre, died of a heart attack in California. His volatile collaborations with director Werner Herzog produced some of the most striking images in European cinema. He remained a controversial and widely discussed figure in film history.