Chuck Berry brought a poet's touch — and respectability — to a brash new style of music
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 Gershwin and Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. ...
New York Times — Mr. Berry was rock’s master theorist and conceptual genius, a songwriter who understood what the kids wanted before they did themselves. more info
New York Times — The musician, who helped set the blueprint for rock ’n’ roll, has died at age 90. Listen to the tracks that best showcase his signature guitar playing and o... more info
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 genreâ... more info
New York Post — Rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry may have passed away — but he’s still putting out a new album. “What a genius,” exclaimed Joe Edwards, the owner of the Blueb... more info
Stereogum — Chuck Berry, the singer, songwriter and guitar great who practically defined rock music with his impeccably twangy hits "Maybellene," "Roll Over Beethoven," "Memphis," "M... more info
411 Mania — – According to TMZ, Rock ‘& Roll legend Chuck berry passed away today outside of St. Louis. The site reports that St. Charles County police[.........] more info
Stereogum — The legendary Chuck Berry died over the weekend. Pretty much every band today owes a debt to Chuck Berry -- the dude more or less invented rock and roll music -- and a wh... more info
Reuters — (Reuters) - Rock-'n-roll pioneer Chuck Berry was found dead on Saturday at his home in Missouri, according to St. Charles County police in a statement posted on Facebook.... more info
CNN Showbiz — Chuck Berry, a music pioneer often called "the Father of Rock 'n' Roll," was found dead Saturday at a residence outside St. Louis, police in St. Charles County said.
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TMZ — Chuck Berry, not just a legend of rock 'n' roll -- but one of its inventors -- died Saturday outside St. Louis. St. Charles County police responded to a medical emergency... more info
CNN Showbiz — Many of rock's greatest guitarists list Chuck Berry as an influence. Here is a sampling of some of their tributes following Berry's death Saturday at age 90.
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Metalsucks — Members of Guns N' Roses, KISS, Aerosmith, Living Colour, Dethklok, Arch Enemy and more share their thoughts on the passing of a rock legend.
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The rock'n'roll pioneer has died aged 90
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The rock'n'roll pioneer has died aged 90
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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 ... more info
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 ... more info
TMZ — Cops rushed to Chuck Berry's house after getting a 911 call for someone having a heart attack. St. Charles County Police responded to find the rock 'n' roll legend un... more info
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Chuck Berry has passed away at age 90, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. The St. Charles County police department responded to an emergency call at 12:40 p.m. on Saturday... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — In the early 1970s, more than a decade after rock pioneer Chuck Berry’s first round of fame and fortune was over, he was booked for an East Coast appearance, where... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — As news of rock pioneer Chuck Berry’s death spread throughout the music world Saturday, employees and musicians at the Guitar Center on Sunset Boulevard discussed ... more info
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 me... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — 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... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — The family of rock pioneer Chuck Berry says it will soon announce details regarding the final album the guitarist was working on before his death. “Working to prepa... more info
Chicago Tribune — Chuck Berry, who died Saturday at 90, was one of the architects of rock ‘n’ roll as a singer, songwriter and guitarist. More than any artist of the ‘50s, his songs ... more info
E! Online — Rock 'n' roll has lost one if its founding fathers.
Singer-songwriter and music legend Chuck Berry passed away this afternoon at the age of 90. The St. Charles County P... more info
Mjsbigblog — Rock N Roll legend and pioneer, Chuck Berry is dead at age 90.
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L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — In the early 1970s, more than a decade after rock pioneer Chuck Berry’s first round of fame and fortune was over, he was booked for an East Coast appearance, where... more info
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — As news of rock pioneer Chuck Berry’s death spread throughout the music world Saturday, employees and musicians at the Guitar Center on Sunset Boulevard discussed ... more info
Metal Injection — The guy was credited with essentially inventing rock and roll.
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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... more info
Chorus.fm — Chuck Berry has passed away: Chuck Berry, who with his indelible guitar licks, brash self-confidence and memorable songs about cars, girls and wild dance parties did as m... more info
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The family of rock pioneer Chuck Berry says it will soon announce details regarding the final album the guitarist was working on before his death. “Working to prepa... more info
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.'
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JamBase — Stream a playlist of live recordings of the Grateful Dead and their affiliates covering late great rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry.
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