apr 16, 1956 - Chuck Berry Records "Roll Over Beethoven
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On April 16th, 1956, Chuck Berry recorded his hit single, "Roll Over, Beethoven". The upbeat, catchy song focuses on the new generation of rock and roll and how it will replace the old classical music styles of artists like Beethoven. The tune was released in May of 1956 and In later years, the it would be covered time and time again by bands like the Electric Light Orchestra and the Beatles.
