Christopher-
I thought you may have come from that part of the country; I'm truly impressed with your story and ties to the Chuck Berry Farm and region. I've been in the City of Saint Louis a number of times while traveling west from the East Coast as well during my time at nearby Fort Leonard MO in 1992. While spending some time in St. Louis in 92, before I got into guitar playing, I was aware of the city's proud heritage of Blues and Rock "n" Roll. My Army buddies also told me of "Bluestown" in Kansas City MO, have to go there one day!
[br]Long live the "King" of Rock n Roll, Amen!