Sad news for music fans, and really, for music itself: Chuck Berry has died.
He passed away on Saturday, March 18th, from unknown causes. He was 90 years old, and an absolute legend.
While we don’t know exactly what caused his death, we do know that paramedics were called to his Missouri home and found him unresponsive. They tried to revive him, but they were unsuccessful.
Well, we know that, and we also know that so many people are devastated at this loss.
See how celebrities are paying tribute to the life and legacy of Chuck Berry.
Bruce Springsteen
“Chuck Berry was rock’s greatest practitioner, guitarist, and the greatest pure rock ‘n’ roll writer who ever lived.”
The Rolling Stones
“The Rolling Stones are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Chuck Berry. He was a true pioneer of rock’n’roll & a massive influence.”
Darius Rucker
“Song of the day…’Roll Over Beethoven’ by Chuck Berry. RIP. Legend isn’t a big enough word for you sir!!”
AC/DC
“Chuck Berry IS rock and roll! It’s sad day for rock and roll, but his music will live on forever. Hail, hail rock and roll!!!!!”
Pauley Perrette
“Remember … #ChuckBerry influenced your favorite artists… Yup… ALL OF THEM ! RIP Chuck, and thanks.”
Alice Cooper
“RIP #ChuckBerry, the genesis behind the great sound of rock n roll. All of us in rock have now lost our father.”
Bill Clinton
“Chuck Berry’s life was a treasure and a triumph, and he’ll never be forgotten.”
Sammy Hagar
“Rock n roll would not be what it is today without the influence of Chuck Berry! Thank God for his Rock and roll presence on this planet!”
Bette Midler
“The great #ChuckBerry is gone. A true musical pioneer, and what a life he led. Goodbye and thank you for the rocking good times.”
Tom Petty
“Rest In Peace Chuck Berry.”
Rod Stewart
“It started with Chuck Berry. He inspired us all. The 1st album I bought was Chuck’s ‘Live at the Tivoli’ and I was never the same.”
Mick Jagger
“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. He lit up our teenage years, and blew life into our dreams of being musicians and performers. His lyrics shone above others & threw a strange light on the American dream. Chuck you were amazing & your music is engraved inside us forever.”
Gene Simmons
“My profound respect and admiration to one of the founding fathers of rock and roll, who sadly passed today — the late, great CHUCK BERRY.”
Lenny Kravitz
“Hail Hail Chuck Berry!!! None of us would have been here without you. Rock on brother!”
Ringo Starr
“Just let me hear some of that rock ‘n’ roll music any old way you use it I am playing I’m talking about you. God bless Chuck Berry.”
Slash
“Heart broken to hear of the passing of Chuck Berry. He was undisputedly the king. A moment of silence is idefinitely n order. RIP.”
Keith Urban
““RIP Chuck Berry !!!! Thank you for the poetry, the passion and the potency! GO JOHNNY GO.â€Â
Stephen King
“Chuck Berry died. This breaks my heart, but 90 years old ain’t bad for rock and roll. Johnny B. Goode forever.â€Â
Billy Idol
“Rest in Peace Chuck Berry. More than just a guitarist, he was the first rock-n-roll poet. Magic.”
Paris Jackson
“f-cking legend, mr charles edward anderson berry. you will be so missed. i grew up listening to you, and it was because of you that i gained my immense love for rock and roll. words cannot even begin to describe the impact you’ve had on this world as well as being apart of the very roots of music today. you changed the game for everyone, and we will always adore you. rest in peace lovely chuck.â€Â