The death of rock legend Chuck Berry is a loss that’s been felt across the globe. In the short time since the announcement of the guitar genius and music iconoclast’s passing, the tributes to Berry have already started pouring in. Some are messages of mourning, some are messages celebrating the man’s life and all are messages that pay respect to one of the most vital American music figures of the 20th century.
Music was changed forever by Chuck Berry’s groundbreaking impact. What a great life in music. pic.twitter.com/lKEpb6xaK7
— LA Reid (@LA_Reid) 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
Chuck Berry merged blues & swing into the phenomenon of early rock’n’roll. In music, he cast one of the longest shadows. Thank You Chuck. pic.twitter.com/0TwpdDmw9e
— The Jacksons (@Jacksons) March 18, 2017
Chuck Berry. Maybe the most important figure in all of rock and roll. His music and his influence will last forever. – Huey
— Huey Lewis (@HueyLewisNews) March 18, 2017
Glad this man enjoyed a long and prosperous life. RIP Chuck Berry.
— Michael Chiklis (@MichaelChiklis) March 18, 2017
RIP Chuck Berry #hailhailrocknroll #motorvatinoverthehill #coffeecolouredcadillac
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) March 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/BillyIdol/status/843228921877286912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
RIP Chuck Berryhttps://t.co/9MoHHXnxD7
— Carole King (@Carole_King) March 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/vincestaples/status/843234722461470721
https://twitter.com/JohnStamos/status/843228101991575552
Chuck Berry died. This breaks my heart, but 90 years old ain't bad for rock and roll. Johnny B. Goode forever.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) March 18, 2017
i don't think you can exaggerate the importance of chuck berry to the development of american popular music. https://t.co/oHlakOiwo5
— bomani (@bomani_jones) March 18, 2017
Chuck Berry invented us. pic.twitter.com/RSgl2PS6YJ
— Biden/Harris 2024 (@GregProops) March 18, 2017
Chuck Berry and John Lennon singing Johnny B. Goode. Rest with the angels. https://t.co/2ODWfAVqRt
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) March 18, 2017
The King is dead. RIP Chuck Berry.
— marc maron (@marcmaron) March 18, 2017
There’s no reason not to assume the tributes to Chuck Berry will continue to swell over the weekend. As they should.
