The icon sadly passed away on Saturday in his home
The St. Charles County Police Department announced over the weekend (18 March) that Charles Edward Anderson Berry Sr. – better known as Chuck Berry – had died in his home, near Wentzville, Mo. He was aged 90.
First responders had tried to revive the star with lifesaving techniques but he remained unresponsive.
His death was announced at 1.26pm on Saturday (18 March).
A hugely influential figure, the Missouri-born guitarist, singer and songwriter produced hit classics such as Johnny B.Goode and Roll Over Beethoven, lighting up the rock ‘n’ roll scene in the 50s with his masterful blend of rock, blues and country music.
As an icon with an expansive career that spanned over several decades, Berry was one of the first musicians in 1986 to be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at its opening.
See the announcement and some tributes below.
Chuck Berry rolled over everyone who came before him – and turned up everyone who came after. We’ll miss you, Chuck. Be good.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) 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
“One of my big lights has gone out.”
– Keith, 3/18/17 pic.twitter.com/I86dHlvN5W— Keith Richards (@officialKeef) March 19, 2017
RIP #ChuckBerry, the genesis behind the great sound of rock n roll. All of us in rock have now lost our father. pic.twitter.com/VazeRI4VvM
— Alice Cooper (@RealAliceCooper) March 19, 2017
I’ve been performing his “Sweet Little Rock & Roller” since 1974 and tonight at @ColosseumatCP, we will do it for him.
— Rod Stewart (@rodstewart) March 18, 2017
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 Chuck 😎 pic.twitter.com/XmwmaGzGpL
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 18, 2017
R.I.P. To the father of ROCK N ROLL the genius CHUCK BERRY ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾Johnny be good
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) March 18, 2017
When I was 10 years old and I dreamed every night of moving to America, Chuck Berry played the soundtrack. He rocked the world. RIP.
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) March 18, 2017
Chuck Berry’s life was a treasure and a triumph, and he’ll never be forgotten. https://t.co/3Q7z0NatUd
— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) March 19, 2017
Paul on Chuck Berry: pic.twitter.com/87DxRupRcI
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) March 20, 2017