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Chuck Berry announces first new album since 1979

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Rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry has announced he is releasing new album "Chuck", his first studio album since 1979's "Rock It".

The musician turned 90 on Tuesday and to mark the milestone birthday he has announced his 18th LP "Chuck" is being released in 2017 on Nashville label Dualtone Records, reported Female First.

The "Roll Over Beethoven" hitmaker, real name Charles Berry, has dedicated the record of new songs to his wife of 68 years, Themetta 'Toddy' Suggs and hinted it will be his last ever collection of music. "This record is dedicated to my beloved Toddy. My darlin' I'm growing old! I've worked on this record for a long time. Now I can hang up my shoes!" he said.

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First Published: Oct 20 2016 | 7:48 AM IST

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