Chuck Berry

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He also covered Johnny Cash's 'Big River' the day before.

Inaugural class featured Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Elvis Presley, among others.

Gary Clark Jr. and Jon Batiste took turns performing key early rock songs, both from 1955.

The film sparked a new wave of appreciation for his music, while spinning off a successful soundtrack album.