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Chuck Berry brought a poet's touch — and respectability — to a brash new style of music

3524 days ago
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — One of the original knocks against teen-oriented rock music in the 1950s, when the form was born, came from an earlier generation that had grown up with the sophisticated, erudite songs of composers and lyricists such as Cole Porter, George and Ira G... more info

How Chuck Berry's love of country inspired Nashville

3525 days ago
USA Today Music — The music legend left an immeasurable mark on country’s sound, and several generations of Nashville artists.             more info

How Chuck Berry helped build rock-and-roll

3525 days ago
MSN Music — His lusty songs about young love and fast cars helped create a template that still exists. more info

An Appraisal: Chuck Berry, Fiery and Flinty Rock ’n’ Roll Innovator

3525 days ago
New York Times — With songs like “Roll Over Beethoven” and “Johnny B. Goode,” Mr. Berry, who died on Saturday, created a sound and style that made him the genre’s first true superstar. more info

Chuck Berry Died At The Age Of 90 Yesterday

3525 days ago
Dlisted — Rock ‘n roll legend and music pioneer Chuck Berry died at his home near Wentzille, Missouri yesterday. The St. Charles County Police Department said that it responded to a medical emergency at his home and he was later declared dead after paramedi... more info

Chuck Berry Jams With John Lennon On ‘The Mike Douglas Show’ In 1972

3525 days ago
JamBase — Watch a meeting of rock and roll icons when Chuck Berry jammed with John Lennon and sat for an interview on 'The Mike Douglas Show.' more info

AHH Stray News: Nelly Honors Chuck Berry, PartyNextDoor’s New Music, Wiz & The Chainsmokers

3525 days ago
AllHipHop — NELLY, WIZ AND PND IN THE HEADLINES READ MORE! more info

Celebrities Mourn the Loss of Music Legend Chuck Berry

3525 days ago
PopSugar — Chuck Berry tragically passed away at the age of 90 on Saturday. In the wake of his death, tons of celebrities have flooded social media with condolences and heartfelt messages about the star. Mick Jagger thanked him "for all the inspirational music ... more info

Chuck Berry: Seven of his best songs

3525 days ago
BBC News - UK — BBC Music reporter Mark Savage looks at the late rock 'n' roll legend's most influential songs. more info

Nelly Can't Name a Single Chuck Berry Song (VIDEO)

3525 days ago
TMZ — Nelly has mad respect for the late Chuck Berry ... but the dude can't name a single song! We got the St. Louis rapper leaving Bootsy Bellows Saturday night -- who shares the same hometown as Chuck -- and he eulogized the rock 'n' roll legend prettyâ€... more info

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