Chuck Berry was born Charles Anderson Edward Berry on October 18, 1926 in Louis, Missouri by Martha and Henry Berry. His parents were the grandchildren of slaves and how he was raised, not seeing or knowing a Whiteman until 3 years old. He had started the hobby of music and singing at the age 6. He was always known to be a troublemaker throughout school. In his early years he had served 3 years for armed robbery and 120 days due to tax charges. He had married Themetta "Toddy" Suggs who later had 4 children. He had started playing at black night clubs and going on tours. After prison he had picked back up on recording and writing. After he was released he finished with the album of ‘Rock It”.