Chuck Berry, equipped with ubiquitous guitar licks, boundless charisma, self-confidence, and catchy songs, helped pioneer rock and roll. Though Elvis Presley became the King of Rock and Roll, Berry ...

Chuck Berry, rock 'n' roll's founding guitar hero and storyteller who defined the music's joy and rebellion in such classics as "Johnny B. Goode," ''Sweet Little Sixteen" and "Roll Over Beethoven," ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) (CNN) — Chuck ...

"Chuck Berry was a rock and roll original. A gifted guitar player, an amazing live performer, and a skilled songwriter whose music and lyrics captured the essence of 1950s teenage life," The Rock & ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Duck-walking rock ’n’ roller Chuck Berry’s 100th birthday is Oct. 18, 2026. Unfortunately, the man behind the hits “Johnny B.

Although it’s hard to imagine the Godfather of Rock and Roll as anything but a rock and roller, Chuck Berry originally wanted to pursue a different career than music. In fact, Berry wouldn’t pick up ...

Very few Hoosiers are aware of the Avenue’s important rock and roll history. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll pay ...

With the passing of Chuck Berry, American pop music lost a true giant. He was rock and roll personified. The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, even the Beach Boys all cut their musical teeth on Chuck's ...

According to the St. Charles County Police Department, legendary musician Chuck Berry has died. He was 90 years old. Police said Saturday they responded to a medical emergency on Buckner Road around ...