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Controversial Chuck Berry statue approved in St Louis

ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - An eight-foot statue of rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry was approved on Monday over the opposition of some local residents including one who said the Hall of Fame singer/songwriter should not be honored because he is a "felon and not a friend of women."

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03:07 on June 28 2011

Controversial Chuck Berry statue approved in St Louis

Reuters — ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - An eight-foot statue of rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry was approved on Monday over the opposition of some local residents including one who said ... more info

Chuck Berry

09:04 on June 29 2011

Chuck Berry Statue Approved, Despite Opposition

Popeater — Filed under: Music News, Troublemakers, AOL Music Rock 'n' roll history buffs, music aficionados and statue-loving citizens can relax now -- a short-lived protest against... more info

Chuck Berry