A 1958 rock classic was named among the greatest guitar solos of all time and helped spur the genre.

Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” is one of the most important classic rock songs. Mike Love said the track inspired one of The Beach Boys’ songs. In addition, Love revealed why he decided the Beach ...

Chuck Berry’s 1958 song “Johnny B. Goode” is floating in the deep reaches of space. The composition, which is a semi-autobiographical work by Berry about a guitar player living way out in the country ...

Duck-walking rock ‘n’ roller Chuck Berry’s 100th birthday is Oct. 18, 2026. Unfortunately, the man behind the hits “Johnny B. Goode,” “Maybellene” and “Rock and Roll Music” won’t be around to see it.