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Title: RIP Chuck Berry
Post by: powerslinky on 18 March 2017, 22:23:44
Sad news that Chuck has passed away today aged 90  . .  . :'( :'(

not the most prolific of guitar players but he certainly had an influence on me. :y

Johnny B Goode was one of the first guitar intros I ever learned back in the day

Been a fan of his Rock'nRoll style since I was kid  . . . RIP  Chuck you'll be sadly missed
Title: Re: RIP Chuck Berry
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 March 2017, 22:37:24
The original guitar hero, who inspired all who cam after. No Chuck Berry - no stones, beatles, Hendrix etc etc.  RIP Chuck.
Title: Re: RIP Chuck Berry
Post by: dbug on 19 March 2017, 02:05:54
Met the guy back in the 60s when we bought him over to do a gig in Manchester.  Paid him to do 90 min gig - he then did an foc "encore" for another hour.  Damn good live, and a gent to talk to.  Lots of celebs signed in to see him - remember signing in Jagger myself that night.  Good age though.  RIP Chuck.

Title: Re: RIP Chuck Berry
Post by: BazaJT on 19 March 2017, 07:43:25
Not a bad run to hit 90.Some say he was the "inventor"of rock 'n' roll,whether true or not he was certainly a huge influence on the genre.R.I.P.
Title: Re: RIP Chuck Berry
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 19 March 2017, 08:07:36
I really liked his music, 90 a good innings.
R.I.P. Chuck.
Title: Re: RIP Chuck Berry
Post by: Delroy47 on 19 March 2017, 08:23:06
R.I.P. Chuck
Title: Re: RIP Chuck Berry
Post by: Ever Ready on 19 March 2017, 08:47:31
He was certainly at the forefront of rock 'n roll. Inspirational to so many people, Sadly missed :'( :'(

Rest In Peace Chuck
Title: Re: RIP Chuck Berry
Post by: powerslinky on 19 March 2017, 09:20:40
The half decent music based film made in 2008  called "Cadillac Records"  , shows Chuck Berry's rise to fame, along with Muddy Waters, Little Walter , Willie Dixon , Etta James & of course Leonard Chess, who's record company recorded all those early hits. Well worth a watch & recommended if you are into early Rock'n'Roll . . .  ;)

Beyonce' plays Etta James  ;) ;)
Title: Re: RIP Chuck Berry
Post by: STEMO on 19 March 2017, 09:28:36
A bit too early for me. I remember his music, but I didn't really start until the Beatles came along.
Being a scouser, I'm not sure sufficient time has passed yet for my confession, but here goes: I preferred the Rolling Stones. There, I've said it now.
Title: Re: RIP Chuck Berry
Post by: STEMO on 19 March 2017, 09:29:42
I wonder if my brother will ever 'come out'. He preferred Cliff Richard.  :o
Title: Re: RIP Chuck Berry
Post by: powerslinky on 19 March 2017, 09:35:05
I wonder if my brother will ever 'come out'. He preferred Cliff Richard.  :o

Yer know where your coming from STEMO . .. my sister liked Cliff too  ::)
Title: Re: RIP Chuck Berry
Post by: redelitev6 on 19 March 2017, 10:31:56
Pulp fiction , "you never can tell" excellent  :y
Title: Re: RIP Chuck Berry
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 March 2017, 11:06:04
Certainly one of the Founding Fathers 8)

This... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNeEb7I3bwI&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

And...

This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaEC-lWSlmI&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

First is pure class, second... well it was the '70s ::)

Not sure which is more shameful, the fact that they're the only two songs of his I could name or that the second one was ever produced.

Was never a fan of the Beatles either. John Lennon managed one decent song afterwards, but that was about it...

Sadly, none of us are getting any younger...
Title: Re: RIP Chuck Berry
Post by: STEMO on 19 March 2017, 11:23:39
Certainly one of the Founding Fathers 8)

This... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNeEb7I3bwI&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

And...

This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaEC-lWSlmI&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

First is pure class, second... well it was the '70s ::)

Not sure which is more shameful, the fact that they're the only two songs of his I could name or that the second one was ever produced.

Was never a fan of the Beatles either. John Lennon managed one decent song afterwards, but that was about it...

Sadly, none of us are getting any younger...
True, but some of us aren't getting any older. I've been 50 for thirteen years now.
Title: Re: RIP Chuck Berry
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 March 2017, 11:57:31
I wonder if my brother will ever 'come out'. He preferred Cliff Richard.  :o

Nobody likes Cliff. He is an 'oddball'. Something strange about him.
Title: Re: RIP Chuck Berry
Post by: STEMO on 19 March 2017, 12:11:20
I wonder if my brother will ever 'come out'. He preferred Cliff Richard.  :o

Nobody likes Cliff. He is an 'oddball'. Something strange about him.
Fifty years ago he was a squeaky clean young man. The type any girl could take home to meet the parents. Now, of course, life has taken it's toll, and the influence of weirdos and hangers-on has turned him into , well, an oddball as you say.
Title: Re: RIP Chuck Berry
Post by: Ever Ready on 19 March 2017, 12:32:52
I wonder if my brother will ever 'come out'. He preferred Cliff Richard.  :o

Nobody likes Cliff. He is an 'oddball'. Something strange about him.
I think Sue Barker still likes him  :)
Title: Re: RIP Chuck Berry
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 19 March 2017, 12:34:46
The original guitar hero, who inspired all who cam after. No Chuck Berry - no stones, beatles, Hendrix etc etc.  RIP Chuck.

How true. :y :y :y

Very sad but now John Lennon will be able to play again with him! :'( :'( :'(

Another day like when Buddy Holly was killed ; "the day the music died" :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: RIP Chuck Berry
Post by: STEMO on 19 March 2017, 12:35:51
I wonder if my brother will ever 'come out'. He preferred Cliff Richard.  :o

Nobody likes Cliff. He is an 'oddball'. Something strange about him.
I think Sue Barker still likes him  :)
I wonder if he needed new balls after playing with her?