Long live the king 1926-2017

Today we received the sad news that Chuck Berry had passed away. Chuck is probably the single greatest figure in rock music. Most of the great bands like AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith and The Beatles wouldn't be around without Chuck. I had always hoped to see Chuck in concert. I did come close in 2012 when he was scheduled to perform at the Winter Dance Party tribute. But he dropped out at the last minute and was replaced with Pat Boone. The great 28 is perhaps one of my favorite albums easily in the top ten. Now with Chucks passing that leaves only three of the pioneers left. Fats, Jerry Lee and Little Richard.

Happy 88th birthday to one of the gods of music

Happy 87th birthday to the greatest and most influential man in Rock 'n' Roll.

Song of the Day Little Queenie by Chuck Berry HHRR version

Song of the day Maybelle by Chuck Berry

Song of the day Reelin' & Rockin' by Chuck Berry

Happy 86th Birthday to the greatest and most influential musican in rock.

"If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it 'Chuck Berry'." -- 
John Lennon

"There's only one true king of rock 'n' roll. His name is Chuck Berry."
-- Stevie Wonder 


"Berry's On Top is probably my favorite record of all time; it defines rock and roll. A lot of people have done Chuck Berry songs, but to get that feel is really hard. It's the rock and roll thing--the push-pull and the rhythm of it."
-- Joe Perry 

"[My mama] said, 'You and Elvis are pretty good, but you're no Chuck Berry.'"
-- Jerry Lee Lewis

"You are most certainly the inspiration for all of today's rock 'n' roll guitarists. Your music is timeless."
--  Smokey Robinson 

On this date back in 58 Chuck Berry’s Sweet Little Sixteen is No. 1 US R&B charts.

What would a rock 'n' roll blog be without the most influential man in rock 'n' roll. The great Chuck Berry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!