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Chris Kenner, born on December 25, 1929, in Kenner, Louisiana, was an American R&B singer and songwriter. He began his musical journey singing gospel music with his church choir before moving to New Orleans as a teenager to work as a stevedore. In 1955, Kenner made his first recordings for Baton Records, though they were unsuccessful. His breakthrough came in 1957 with "Sick and Tired" on Imperial Records, which reached number 13 on the Billboard R&B chart. Kenner continued to record notable songs such as "Rocket to the Moon" and "Life Is Just a Struggle". In 1961, he collaborated with pianist Allen Toussaint on Instant Records, producing his biggest hit, "I Like It Like That", which peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This song sold over one million copies and was awarded a gold disc by the Recording Industry Association of America. In 1963, Kenner released another enduring song, "Land of 1000 Dances", based on an old spiritual, which reached number 77 on the pop chart. Both songs became staples in the repertoires of many other musicians. Kenner's career was marked by unpredictable behavior and legal issues. He died from a heart attack on January 25, 1976, at the age of 46.
