I have just heard the sad news that the great Chuck Berry has died at the age of 90. He was a true legend of rock 'n' roll. RIP Chuck.
Here is one of his greatest recordings, Johnny B Goode from 1958:
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Re: Chuck Berry (1926-2017)
RIP Chuck Berry. I agree that Johnny B Goode is fantastic, Eddie.
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Re: Chuck Berry (1926-2017)
RIP Check Berry. Another of the greats gone. Very sad news.
Here's another great:
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Here's another great:
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Re: Chuck Berry (1926-2017)
Just read his obituary. I never realised he lived such a colourful life! R.I.P. Chuck Berry.
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I was quite shocked when I read his life history, made me wonder if I should enjoy listening to his music any more. Certainly makes Enid Blyton's 'faults' seem quite trivial in comparison!
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Re: Chuck Berry (1926-2017)
What I liked about his songs was the economy and use imagery in communicating the emergent teen-aged life so convincingly. R.i.p Chuck.