In terms of sheer influence and inventiveness, few musicians can hold a candle to Chuck Berry. Over the weekend we heard the tragic news of the rock legend’s passing, and the world has filled that hole with an endless stream of love, admiration and remembrance.
From the Rolling Stones to The Beatles, from Springsteen to Queen, the rockers of the world are celebrating the Berry’s life, for few songwriters caused the ripples of musical change that he did, years and years ago.
The world is in mourning for Chuck Berry: rock pioneer, timeless guitarist and loving family man. For the artists who called him a musical forefather, it’s a sad day indeed.
This is a tremendous loss of a giant for the ages.
-Bruce Springsteen
— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) March 18, 2017
R I P. And peace and love Chuck Berry Mr. rock ‘n’ roll music 😎✌️🌟💖🎵🎶☮ pic.twitter.com/hS2S2lUORf
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 18, 2017
“One of my big lights has gone out.”
– Keith, 3/18/17 pic.twitter.com/I86dHlvN5W— Keith Richards (@officialKeef) March 19, 2017
I am so sad to hear of Chuck Berry’s passing. I want to thank him for all the inspirational music he gave to us. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/9zQbH5bo9V
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) March 18, 2017
He lit up our teenage years, and blew life into our dreams of being musicians and performers. 2/3 #ChuckBerry
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) March 18, 2017
His lyrics shone above others & threw a strange light on the American dream. Chuck you were amazing&your music is engraved inside us forever
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) March 18, 2017
I am so sad to hear about Chuck Berry passing – a big inspiration! He will be missed by everyone who loves Rock ‘n Roll. Love & Mercy
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) March 18, 2017
Without Chuck Berry, Cold Chisel or any other rock band would not be here. RIP and thank you for the gift of Rock ‘n Roll. pic.twitter.com/g90LFtv2JZ
— Jimmy Barnes (@JimmyBarnes) March 19, 2017
Rock and Roll grieves tonight as our hero Chuck Berry steps into the next world. We salute you… https://t.co/8ySfV7Jkkb
— Dr. Brian May (@DrBrianMay) March 19, 2017
RIP @ChuckBerry-inspiration to The Beatles. John,1970 ”We all owe a lot to him.” Paul,2016 “one of greatest poets America has ever produced” pic.twitter.com/Yl9oZrP1Kq
— The Beatles (@thebeatles) March 19, 2017
