Chuck Berry

[Richard Rupert]

RIP Chuck. A major R&R innovator. Dead at 90.

[Tom M]

Wow, "major" is even too light a word for Chuck Berry. I had the opportunity to play drums behind him at Madison Square Garden in the eighties and it was quite a trip. No rehearsal, not even a "hello" before hand. He just walked out on stage with his guitar at showtime and started playing and it was magical. Then he walked off stage and the next time I saw him (two decades later) he was barely able to get through a song at the Westbury Music Fair. Very sad to watch.

Anyway, at least we can probably look forward to a great tribute concert, as EVERY rock and roll guitarist out there owes his or her life to Chuck.

[Dave Labrecque]

Yeah. Hard to overstate his impact. If you had to pick one guy who most influenced rock & roll guitar, I'd think Chuck Berry is The Man. Nice work, Chuck.

[Tim Miskimon]

RIP Chuck.
All of Chuck's children are out there playing his licks and will forever more.
He wasn't the greatest guitar player but his style influenced more rock & pop guitar players than anyone else.
After 60 years his licks still are a part of music - old & new and his songs still make you tap your feet.
It's fun to watch how my 2 1/2 year old grandson reacts to his music.
The same exact way I did when I was his age nearly 60 years ago.
Thank you Chuck for all the great songs and inspiration.
We Love You!

[bcorkery]

RIP Chuck. O love your music and spirit!
Thanks for all the fun days ... and nights you graced with your music.