It was reported last night that rock and roll icon Chuck Berry had passed away at the age of 90.
One of the most influential musicians to have ever existed, with songs such as “Johnny B. Goode”, “Sweet Sixteen” and “Maybellene” amongst others still played regularly to this day, his passing was met with a tidal wave of celebrity tributes online.
“One of my big lights has gone out.”
– Keith, 3/18/17 pic.twitter.com/I86dHlvN5W— Keith Richards (@officialKeef) 19 March 2017
R.I.P. To the father of ROCK N ROLL the genius CHUCK BERRY ✊?✊?✊?Johnny be good
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) 18 March 2017
Chuck Berry was rock’s greatest practitioner, guitarist, and the greatest pure rock ‘n’ roll writer who ever lived.
— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) March 18, 2017
RIP Chuck Berry pic.twitter.com/cnI9xGIjfj
— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) March 18, 2017
#RIPChuckBerry. Definition of musical legend. Thanks for rock ‘n roll. ????
— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic) March 18, 2017
He had a gtr style that influenced so many generations of players. Oh yes and how to write a great RnR song. Rest in peace dear Chuck https://t.co/bWQogYSyqw
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) March 18, 2017
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