Americana Trackable: Chuck Berry's Gibson ES-350T

I travel a lot (until recently) and have got to see much of the United States. During my travels, I have gained a deep appreciation of American culture and the things that have made the United States what it is.This trackable is part of a set of Americana trackables that I am releasing. Each one of these trackables has a cultural significance to the makeup of American Culture. Each one of these trackables is or represents a thing or icon that have contributed to America. I call this series of trackables Americana Trackables.

Charles Edward Anderson Berry (October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017) was an American singer and songwriter, and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. Nicknamed the "Father of Rock and Roll", Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive with songs such as "Maybellene" (1955), "Roll Over Beethoven" (1956), "Rock and Roll Music" (1957) and "Johnny B. Goode" (1958).^[1] Writing lyrics that focused on teen life and consumerism, and developing a music style that included guitar solos and showmanship, Berry was a major influence on subsequent rock music.

Berry still remains one of the genre's most influential musicians. In 1985, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. A year later, in 1986, he became the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's first inductee. Perhaps the best measure of Berry's influence is the extent to which other popular artists have copied his work. The Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones and the Beatles have all covered various Chuck Berry songs, and Berry's influences—both subtle and profound—pervade all of their music.

Introducing Berry at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones said, "It's very difficult for me to talk about Chuck Berry 'cause I've lifted every lick he ever played. This is the man that started it all!"

On his 90th birthday, the music legend announced that he had plans to release a new album dedicated to Themetta, whom he called Toddy, his wife of 68 years. "This record is dedicated to my beloved Toddy," he said in a statement. "My darlin', I'm growing old! I've worked on this record for a long time. Now I can hang up my shoes!"

About The Trackable:

This keychain isn't a Gibson ES-350T, but it's a close depiction. Chuck Berry has had a major influence in American culture. Many of his songs have to do with growing up in America, automobiles and traveling the United States. As I hope this trackable will do.

What to do with this Trackable:

• Be gentle with it. It's semi delicate and handle it with care.
• Please take photos of you with the guitar. Or of the guitar in places.