Chuck Berry defined rock ‘n’ roll as he gave voice to feel-good 1950s baby-boomer culture. For his swan song, he is reliving that same youthful spirit — and tidying up some loose ends. The rock pioneer died in March just as he was planning an unlikely comeback; in October, for his 90th birthday, Berry had … Read more
Fans in the US state of Missouri have been paying their final respects to the rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry who died last month aged 90. They were allowed to view the performer’s body at the Pageant club in St Louis before a private family funeral on Sunday. As fans filed past the open … Read more
Chuck Berry famously stole Johnny B Goode from him after hearing him play it in Back To The Future. And on Friday Michael J Fox got to witness a special tribute to the man himself at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. The 55-year-old and his wife Tracy Pollan were among the … Read more
Folk legend Joan Baez called for a new era of activism and slain rapper Tupac Shakur was hailed as a nuanced hero Friday as they entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Grunge icons Pearl Jam, progressive rock leaders Yes, the experimental Electric Light Orchestra and arena packers Journey also were inducted into the … Read more
Miranda Lambert’s divorce from fellow country superstar Blake Shelton caused her deep pain but her reflection on the heartache brought her glory Sunday at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Lambert won Album of the Year for “The Weight of These Wings,” her two-disc work that revolves around the disintegration of her nearly decade-long relationship … Read more
Days after he died at age 90, a new song came out Wednesday from Chuck Berry driven by the sort of rollicking guitar riffs that created rock ‘n’ roll. “Big Boys” is the first song from the rock pioneer’s “Chuck,” his first studio album in nearly 40 years. His label said the album will come … Read more
With “Johnny B. Goode,” a 1958 song that so defined rock ‘n’ roll that the US space program chose it to introduce the music to potential extraterrestrials, Chuck Berry created a now classic character — the scrappy guitarist who triumphs through pure skill. “People passing by, they would stop and say / Oh my, that … Read more
President Barack Obama honored Chuck Berry, who died Saturday in Missouri at age 90, with a commemorative tweet on Sunday morning, noting the famed performer “rolled over everyone who came before him — and turned up everyone who came after.” He continued: “We’ll miss you, Chuck. Be good.” Obama’s salute to the guitarist and singer-songwriter … Read more
Musical stars are paying tribute to Chuck Berry after the influential performer died aged 90. US singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen said he was “the greatest pure rock ‘n’ roll writer who ever lived”. Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones said Berry “lit up our teenage years, and blew life into our dreams of being musicians and … Read more
Chuck Berry, a music pioneer often called “the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” died Saturday at his home outside St. Louis, his verified Facebook page said. He was 90. A post on the St. Charles County police Facebook page said officers responded to a medical emergency at the residence around 12:40 p.m. (1:40 p.m. ET) … Read more
Chuck Berry, the guitarist and songwriter recognised as one of the fathers of rock ‘n’ roll, has died aged 90. Berry’s seven-decade career boasted a string of hits, including classics Roll Over Beethoven and Johnny B. Goode. He received a lifetime achievement Grammy in 1984 and was among the first inductees to the Rock and … Read more
The death of legendary rocker Chuck Berry, aged 90, drew emotional tributes from fellow musicians and other celebrities who praised him as a rock ‘n’ roll trailblazer. Here are some reactions from Twitter: – Bruce Springsteen: “Chuck Berry was rock’s greatest practitioner, guitarist, and the greatest pure rock ‘n’ roll writer who ever lived. This … Read more
Rock and roll legend Chuck Berry has died aged 90, police in the US state of Missouri report. The singer was found unresponsive at lunchtime on Saturday, St Charles County police said. Berry’s seven-decade career boasted a string of hits, including classics Roll Over Beethoven and Johnny B. Goode. He received a lifetime achievement Grammy … Read more
Rock n’ Roll legend Chuck Berry died Saturday at the age of 90, police in Missouri said. “The St. Charles County Police Department sadly confirms the death of Charles Edward Anderson Berry Sr., better known as legendary musician Chuck Berry,” the department said on Facebook. Police responded to a medical emergency at a home in … Read more
Tom Petty declared himself a willing part of the subversive “conspiracy” of rock and roll as he was honored in a star-studded bash ahead of the Grammy Awards. A-listers including Stevie Nicks and Foo Fighters interpreted Petty’s songs Friday night at MusiCares, an annual concert that celebrates an artist’s contributions and raises money for musicians … Read more
Roll over Frank Ocean and tell Beyoncé the news. Chuck Berry proved that the surprise album announcement is not solely the preserve of young artists when he announced the release of his first album in 38 years. The rock’n’roll legend picked his 90th birthday, on Tuesday, to reveal details of his new album, Chuck. Released … Read more