Mary Crosby presents Chuck Berry with Merit Award at the American Music Awards
Mary Crosby, daughter of crooner Bing Crosby, was the presenter who presented Chuck Berry (R) a distinguished Merit Award at the American Music Awards in Hollywood on January 30, 1981. The ward is for outstanding contribution by the musical artist or artists over a long period of time to musical entertainment. Big Crosby was the first recipient of the award. (UPI photo/Bill Hormell/Files)
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