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.

Leon Berry
Born
Leon Clay Berry

July 2, 1914
DiedAugust 23, 1996 (aged 82)
Resting placeMemorial Park Cemetery
Skokie, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materAmerican Conservatory of Music
OccupationOrganist
ChildrenLinda DeBruler

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  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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