Chuck Berry dies at 90 - not a bad run for a rocker

[neverendingmidi]

Berry wrote and recorded songs like "Johnny B. Goode" and "Sweet Little Sixteen" that became standards -- songs every garage band and fledgling guitarist had to learn if they wanted to enter the rock 'n' roll fellowship.
Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones idolized him. Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys copied him. Bob Seger, recognizing Berry's far-reaching influence, sang "All of Chuck's children are out there playing his licks" in "Rock and Roll Never Forgets."

Godspeed

 

[FatFuckingClown]

Rest In Peace, Mr. Berry.
You gave me the soundtrack to some of my best memories growing up.

 

[Steamboat_Bill]

Are there any other legends of the golden era of rock 'n' roll still living?

If not... the last one just left us. It really is the end of an era.

 

[Darndirty]

Rest In Peace, Mr. Berry.
You gave me the soundtrack to some of my best memories growing up.

How old are you? 100?

 

[FatFuckingClown]

How old are you? 100?

Nah, but most of the people I hung out with when I was young were.

 

[Billy_Sama]

He had a great run for being 90 years old. At least he had a worthy contribution to the Simpsons

 

[PurpleSquirrel]

Are there any other legends of the golden era of rock 'n' roll still living?

If not... the last one just left us. It really is the end of an era.

Off the top of my head: the only major names of that era that are still living are Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Fats Domino. All Southern boys, and all pianists.