Leon Berry

Leon Clay Berry (July 2, 1914 - August 23, 1996) was an American organist. He was known in Chicago as the "dean of roller rink rock". A graduate of the American Conservatory of Music, his 1953 recording "Misirlou" on Dot Records charted sixth on the Billboard Magazine popularity charts.[1][2]

For the jazz tenor saxophonist Leon Brown "Chu" Berry, see Chu Berry.

Berry also recorded his music for Audio Fidelity Records.

Leon Berry
BornLeon Clay Berry
July 2, 1914
Burnsville, Alabama
DiedAugust 23, 1996 (aged 82)
Park Ridge, Illinois
Resting placeMemorial Park Cemetery Skokie, Illinois
OccupationOrganist
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipAmerican
Alma materAmerican Conservatory of Music
ChildrenLinda DeBruler

References
  1. Kenan Heise (August 27, 1996). "Leon C. Berry, 82, Roller Rink Organist". Chicago Tribune.
  2. Whitburn, Joel (1986). Pop Memories 1890-1954. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research, Inc. p. 54. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.


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