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My Place: Chuck Berry

Vermont Public | By Joel Najman
Published March 29, 2017 at 2:44 PM EDT
Courtesy, Joel Najman
Music legend Chuck Berry hadn't recorded a new album in decades and was about to release one on the eve of his death at the age of 90.

Rock 'n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry passed away at age 90 on March 18, 2017. He was about to release his first new album in 40 years.

This week on My Place, we'll celebrate the life in music of this legendary Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer.
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Joel Najman
Joel has been a part of Vermont's radio scene since 1964. He began his career at WIPS in Ticonderoga, New York. In 1965, he moved to WFAD in Middlebury, Vermont, where he attended Middlebury College. Over the years, Joel worked at radio stations WJOY, WQCR, WDOT, WDEV and WVAA where he served at various times as Morning Announcer, Program Director and News Director.
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