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Gene Simmons: Chuck Berry 'was breaking down barriers that nobody suspected'

Gene Simmons of the rock band Kiss spoke at Chuck Berry's funeral, saying the rock 'n' roll legend had a tremendous influence on him as a musician, and he worked to break down racial barriers through his music.

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