Roll over, Beethoven: Chuck Berry died today, aged 90

Roll over, Beethoven: Chuck Berry died today, aged 90

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norman lebrecht

March 18, 2017

The early rock-and-roll star and his 1956 hit were a vital influence on the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.

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  • Ungeheuer says:
    March 18, 2017 at 10:45 pm

    Oh wow. Thought he had passed through the pearly gates long ago. Long life.

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  • George says:
    March 19, 2017 at 8:16 am

    Beethoven probably rolled over in his grave when he heard that.

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  • Sue says:
    March 19, 2017 at 8:39 am

    Ah, Berry was a lot of fun and it’s great music to dance to!!

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  • Larry says:
    March 19, 2017 at 4:25 pm

    Fantastic!!

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