Charles Edward Anderson Berry Sr., known professionally as Chuck Berry, was born October 18, 1926, to Henry W. Berry and Martha Banks Berry. On October 29, 1948, he married Themetta “Toddy” Suggs, and they had four children: Ingrid, Melody, Aloha Isa Lei, and Charles Jr. In 1955, Berry’s song “Maybellene” brought him to stardom. Through his music, he entertained listeners and won multiple awards including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement award, the Kennedy Center Honor, the Polar Award, and Billboard magazine awards. In 1986 he became the first inductee into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Despite his success, he remained loyal to St. Louis and stayed in the city until his death on March 18, 2017. His celebration of life was held April 9, 2017, at the Pageant in the University City Loop.