VIDEO: Clapton, Bruce, Simmons, Ronnie Talking About Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry would’ve turned 91 today (October 18.) When the guitar legend passed away earlier this year, every imaginable artist paid tribute to Berry and his trail-blazing career and rightfully…
Boston, MA – FEBRUARY 26: Honoree Chuck Berry performs during the 2012 Awards for Lyrics of Literary Excellence at The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library And Museum on February 26, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Photo by Marc Andrew Deley/Getty ImagesChuck Berry would’ve turned 91 today (October 18.)
When the guitar legend passed away earlier this year, every imaginable artist paid tribute to Berry and his trail-blazing career and rightfully so. It’s impossible to think of what rock and roll would be without him.
In honor of his life and influential career, we gathered some of our favorite videos of other rock and roll greats talking about Berry, from his impact on music and even a few personal tale we’re sure will make you smile.
Eric Clapton on Chuck Berry’s influence on guitar playing
This awesome clip from 1986 shows Clapton explaining just how much Berry’s playing changed the sound of music as a whole.
Ronnie Wood and Paul McCartney on Chuck Berry, the lyricist
A lot of attention is paid to Berry’s guitar playing, but Wood and McCartney in this clip just can’t get enough of Berry iconic lyrics.
Gene Simmons Eulogizes Chuck Berry
Simmons delivered a beautiful, poignant eulogy at Berry’s funeral that was simply perfection.
Bruce Springsteen recalls performing with Chuck Berry
Springsteen shares a lesson on spontaneity in this funny story about performing with Berry.
Keith Richards on getting punched by Chuck Berry
Keith and Chuck…what a fascinating, tumultuous friendship! This might be the most charming story ever about someone getting punched in the face.
Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock blogger that loves the smell of old vinyl in the morning.
