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MEDIA QUOTES
"Monkey Business has made a name for itself by offering true-to-form renditions of those (Chuck Berry) tunes, playing '50s and '60s-themed festivals, the anniversary show at Toronto's Healey's bar and a 78th birthday bash for Berry last October..." - Justin Skinner, INSIDETORONTO.COM
CHARLIE RAY RICHARDS BIOGRAPHY
When Charlie Ray Richards first picked up his father's acoustic guitar at 14 and
learned Chuck Berry's Johnny B. Goode, he never imagined it would be the climax
of a nightly act. Now 20 years and many Chuck Berry songs later, Charlie realizes that rock 'n' roll music never got better than the way Chuck played it.
Charlie has devoted himself to paying homage to Chuck's living legend with his own tribute act - Monkey Business.
Charlie has studied the musical, vocal and theatrical stylings of Chuck and when he performs, every guitar lick, sequined shirt and duckwalk
is authentic. He and his 6-piece outfit, Monkey Business have won the adoration
of many a Chuck Berry enthusiast and Charlie is quickly establishing himself as
the only known Chuck Berry tribute artist in North America. His shows are full
of high energy quality entertainment that keep his audience smiling as Charlie hams it up in true Chuck form. He has made his annual Hail, Hail Rock and Roll Chuck Berry Birthday Bash,
a widely anticipated celebration.
"My work is pure pleasure", says Charlie. "I've never met anyone in my life that wasn't a Chuck Berry fan even if they didn't know it until I sing his numerous hits. The only thing I fear is breaking a string cuz you can't play Chuck's tunes with five of 'em. Believe me, I've tried!"