Tribute Mondays: Richard Berry

Richard Berry, Jr. (April 11, 1935 – January 23, 1997)

Singer, Songwriter and Pianist, Richard Berry, was featured as a Bass Singer in various 1950's Doo-Wop Groups. He sold the rights to his song "Louie Louie" to pay for his wedding; but got an out of Court settlement in the 1980's, when he was living on welfare, and became a millionaire due to the song being the most recorded Rock song of all time. He died in 1997; thanks for your contribution Mr. Berry, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Have love, will travel, Sweet sugar you, She wants to rock (The Flairs), Take the key and Louie Louie

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Berry_%28musician%29

Background information
Birth name	Richard Berry, Jr.
Born	April 11, 1935 Extension, Louisiana,United States
Origin	Los Angeles, California, United States
Died	January 23, 1997(aged 61) Inglewood, California
Genres	Doo-wop, R&B
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instruments	Piano, vocals
Years active	1950s–1996
Labels	Modern (Flair, RPM, Crown), Flip, Happy Tiger,Smash, others