About Leon Berry
Lived 1914 – 1996 (aged 81–82). Leon Berry was an American organist.
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". 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. Berry also recorded for Audio Fidelity Records.
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Who was Leon Berry?
American musician
When was Leon Berry born?
Leon Berry was born in 1914 in Burnsville.
When did Leon Berry die?
Leon Berry died in 1996 in Park Ridge.
What was Leon Berry's occupation?
Leon Berry was an organist.
What nationality was Leon Berry?
Leon Berry was American.
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