Today in History: Chuck Berry records ‘Maybellene’ for Chess Records in Chicago
- Posted on May 21, 2026
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Today in History: Chuck Berry records ‘Maybellene’ for Chess Records in Chicago
On May 21, 1955, Chuck Berry records his first single, “Maybellene,” for Chess Records in Chicago.