Tributes have been paid to Chuck Berry, who has died aged 90. Barack Obama, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, Brian Wilson, Ron Wood, Rod Stewart and Ringo Starr have all expressed their sadness at Berry's passing. The news of Berry's death was broken by Missouri police. Writing on a...
Tributes have been paid to Chuck Berry, who has died aged 90.
Barack Obama, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, Brian Wilson, Ron Wood, Rod Stewart and Ringo Starr have all expressed their sadness at Berry’s passing.
The news of Berry’s death was broken by Missouri police. Writing on a Facebook post, St Charles County police said in a post on Facebook they responded to a medical emergency at a property at approximately 12.40pm local time today (Saturday, March 18).
“The St. Charles County Police Department sadly confirms the death of Charles Edward Anderson Berry Sr., better known as legendary musician Chuck Berry.
The family requests privacy during this time of bereavement.”
The Rolling Stones issued a statement collectively, saying they were “deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Chuck Berry.
“He was a true pioneer of rock ‘n’ roll and a massive influence on us. Chuck was not only a brilliant guitarist, singer and performer, but most importantly, he was a master craftsman as a songwriter. His songs will live forever.”
While more personal tributes were paid by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ron Wood.
"One of my big lights has gone out.”
– Keith, 3/18/17 pic.twitter.com/I86dHlvN5W— Keith Richards (@officialKeef) 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
So sad ~ with the passing of Chuck Berry comes the end of an era ?. He was one of the best and my inspiration ?, a true character indeed. pic.twitter.com/OnT8YXZpPn
— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) March 18, 2017
Meanwhile, Bruce Springsteen described Berry’s death as “a tremendous loss of a giant for the ages.”
You can read more 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
Chuck Berry was rock's greatest practitioner, guitarist, and the greatest pure rock 'n' roll writer who ever lived.
— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) March 18, 2017
I am so sad to hear about Chuck Berry passing – a big inspiration! He will be missed by everyone who loves Rock 'n Roll. Love & Mercy
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) March 18, 2017
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.
— Sir Rod Stewart (@rodstewart) March 18, 2017
R I P. And peace and love Chuck Berry Mr. rock 'n' roll music ?✌️????☮ pic.twitter.com/hS2S2lUORf
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 18, 2017
Today's the day music died-probably the most important musical influence in my life RIP Chuck Berry -Sweet Little 16 https://t.co/jeKR5dqujZ
— Dave Davies (@davedavieskinks) March 19, 2017