How Chuck Berry’s ‘Maybellene’ Built the Teen‑Driven Rock Sound

This episode explores Chuck Berry’s breakthrough single "Maybellene," its raw production at Chess Studios, and how its driving riff and automobile‑centric lyrics forged a new teen rock identity. We trace the song’s radio breakthroughs, legal songwriting dispute, and lasting influence on guitarists from The Who to Jimi Hendrix.

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