In his 90 years, the legendary Chuck Berry recorded hundreds of songs, including 13 top 10 R&B hits and seven pop smashes. Born Charles Edward Anderson Berry in 1926, the future Father of Rock & Roll ...
The Gazette newsroom and editorial staff were not involved in the creation of this content. Alright, ‘Johnny B. Goode’ is pretty great. There’s a reason it’s been played over 500 million times on ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If you’ve ever cranked up a guitar-driven rock song and felt that electric jolt of rhythm pulse through your body—chances are, you’ve got Chuck Berry to thank. As a guitarist, ...
After 60 years of making music, Keith Richards and the Rolling Stones have influenced countless musicians, and not just with their tunes. The Stones have faced several challenges over the years, and ...
Blueberry Hill in St. Louis is a very special place for rock and roll, Chuck Berry performed his final show there in 2014, three years before his death. In fact, he played many shows at the club and ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jane Levere is a New York-based freelance writer covering the arts. A new documentary that is a collection of performances by the ...