Leon Berry
American organist (1914-1996)
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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.
Born
July 2, 1914
Leon Clay Berry
July 2, 1914
DiedAugust 23, 1996 (aged 82)
Resting placeMemorial Park Cemetery
Skokie, Illinois, U.S.
Skokie, Illinois, U.S.
AlmamaterAmerican Conservatory of Music
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 |
