Rock and roll legend Chuck Berry dies

[DJMoch]

Looks like the world lost a rock and roll legend today. Chuck Berry died at the age of 90. At least he had a very nice, long life, but still a big blow to rock history.

DJ Moch

Link:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-39318602

[marv2]

He was the greatest Rock N' Roll Star.................ever! Rest in Chuck Berry and thank you so much for all of your great music!

Marv

[edafan]

Chuck Berry was great. I saw him live a couple of times. He hired local musicians when he played in Boston.

edafan

[theboyfromxtown]

How very sad. What a great man he was. Thank you for the music Chuck Berry. One of the greats

RIP Chuck Berry

[TomatoTom123]

Ohh... how sad. A rock 'n' roll legend he was! "Johnny B. Goode" is a classic!

RIP Chuck Berry

[sophisticated_soul]

Rest In Peace Chuck Berry. Thank you for the music.

[ralpht]

Chuck Berry taught a ton of musicians in my age group how to play Rock and Roll. Rest in peace, Chuck. You done good here.

[sansradio]

This is seismic. RIP to one of the architects.

[robb_k]

Sorry to hear this. I thought he'd never die! I also thought he was older than 90.

[daviddesper]

Truly one of the greats. Thanks for tons of sensational music.

[mr soul]

"I also thought he was older than 90." It just goes to show You Never Can Tell.
RIP Chuck & thanks for all the great music.

[marv2]

Chuck Berry was the first person inducted into the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame in 1986!!!

[arr&bee]

Don't know what to say,one of the pioneers of it all,long great career,i hope there's a statue of him in front of somebody's hall of fame.

[Motown Eddie]

So very sorry to hear about Chuck Berry's passing on Saturday. RIP Chuck.

[marv2]

Don't know what to say,one of the pioneers of it all,long great career,i hope there's a statue of him in front of somebody's hall of fame.

I hear you. It should be front and center!

[Jerry Oz]

Chuck Berry was the first person inducted into the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame in 1986!!!

For those who distinguish Rock music to be different from Rock and Roll, Chuck Berry is the foundation upon which Rock is built. He brought the electric guitar into prominence and made it the defining instrument as a lead and rhythm instrument. He also brought the soul of the Blues along with the chords that Rock continues to use as a blueprint. Chuck Berry and Little Richard are as influential to Rock as any artist or writer to any genre. Bob Marley is the closest to them, in my opinion. I hated hearing this and my prayers and thoughts extend to his family and loved ones.

[daviddesper]

My local paper says that he had almost completed a new album, his first in 40 years. Has anyone else heard this?

[ralpht]

David. I understand a new album of original material will be released soon. I think the title of the album is "Chuck".

[daviddesper]

Exactly what my paper reported. Thanks for the corroboration.

[alanh]

Yes, the 10 track album 'Chuck' comes out on June 16th from Dualtone Records. The first track, a single called 'Big Boys' is released today [[March 22nd) and is on download and streaming sites.