The Independent — In 1973, John Lennon was sued by an American music mogul for the claimed theft of lyrics written by rock and roll legend Chuck Berry. The case was settled out of the court but it turns out the Beatle was not the only member of his family to be accus... more info

The Telegraph — A tandoori lamb chop joins Lego, a lightsaber and a Chuck Berry sent to meet aliens more info

Nialler9 — I love a dash of 1950’s American retro music, especially if there’s something weird, wonderful and esoteric about it. For this Spotify playlist, I’ve put together 15 tracks of pure throwback guitar and rock’n’roll magic from originals from... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The birth of rock and roll didn't occur as you’ve been told. It wasn’t a big-bang event with Elvis Presley or Chuck Berry or a conspiracy by Murray the K or Alan Freed. Rather, the music was born over decades as segregated neighbors passed each o... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Brian Wilson's forthcoming studio album, "No Pier Pressure," features the Beach Boys creative leader ‎collaborating with several guest musicians, including Blondie Chaplin, the South African guitarist and singer who briefly was a member of the Beac... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Bobby Keys passed away yesterday. The 70-year-old saxophone player was best known for his work with The Rolling Stones, but he also toured with Buddy Holly and played with folks like Chuck Berry, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Joe Ely, Dr. John, and many, many more... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Bobby Keys passed away yesterday. The 70-year-old saxophone player was best known for his work with The Rolling Stones, but he also toured with Buddy Holly and played with folks like Chuck Berry, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Joe Ely, Dr. John, and many, many more... more info

The Telegraph — Lego, pizza, a lightsaber, Buzz Lightyear, a Chuck Berry record and the remains of Star Trek's Gene Rodenberry are among this list of 100 objects waiting for aliens to find in space more info

The Independent — Sir Paul McCartney has described how the songs of veteran rock’n’roller Chuck Berry “hit us like a bolt of lightning” in a personal tribute to the legendary guitarist. more info

Aquarium Drunkard — In the case that you just hit play on our “September” mix and subsequently heard the funky rhythms of a song that is clearly said to belong to Chuck Berry, let me assure you that, yes, this is THE Chuck Berry. From his 1971 album San Francisco Du... more info