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. In 2017, Chuck Berry released his last album, Chuck, which was announced on his 90th birthday. It featured both his son, Chuck Berry Jr., and grandson, Chuck Berry III, and was his first album in 38 years, with tracks from 1991 to 2014.

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In 2017, Chuck Berry released his last album, “Chuck,” which was announced on his 90th birthday. It featured both his son, Chuck Berry Jr., and grandson, Chuck Berry III, and was his first album in 38 years, with tracks from 1991 to 2014.

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