Leon Clay Berry (July 2, 1914 - August 23, 1996) was an American organist. He was known in the Chicago area as the "dean of roller rink rock".[citation needed] A graduate of the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, his 1953 recording of "Misirlou" on Dot Records reached sixth on the Billboard Magazine popularity charts.[1][2] Berry also recorded for Audio Fidelity Records.
Leon Berry | |
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| Born | Leon Clay Berry July 2, 1914 |
| Died | August 23, 1996 (aged 82) |
| Resting place | Memorial Park Cemetery Skokie, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | American Conservatory of Music |
| Occupation | Organist |
| Children | Linda DeBruler |
References
edit- ^ Kenan Heise (August 27, 1996). "Leon C. Berry, 82, Roller Rink Organist". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Pop Memories 1890-1954. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research, Inc. p. 54. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
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