Rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry died Saturday (3/18/2017) at the age of 90. Berry, one of the first musicians inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1986, is well known for his early rock guitar riffs-solos, duck-walk and raucous stage presence. He has influenced multiple generations of rockers including The Beatles. John Lennon once said, “If you tried to give Rock and Roll another name, you might call it ‘Chuck Berry'”. Chuck Berry’s hit’s include “Sweet Little Sixteen”, “Roll Over Beethoven”, “Rock and Roll Music”, “Maybellene” and “Johnny B. Goode”.
The St Charles County Police Department posted the following statement on their Facebook page:
#SCCPDNEWS: St. Charles County police responded to a medical emergency on Buckner Road at approximately 12:40 p.m. today (Saturday, March 18). Inside the home, first responders observed an unresponsive man and immediately administered lifesaving techniques. Unfortunately, the 90-year-old man could not be revived and was pronounced deceased at 1:26 p.m.
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.
See Below – Musicians Respond To The Loss Of Chuck Berry
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
R I P. And peace and love Chuck Berry Mr. rock 'n' roll music 😎✌️🌟💖🎵🎶☮ pic.twitter.com/hS2S2lUORf
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/GreggAllman/status/843262580466614272
Rest In Peace Chuck Berry pic.twitter.com/mBIVYnOaCu
— Tom Petty (@tompetty) March 19, 2017
RIP Chuck Berry pic.twitter.com/4nyUSNK9T7
— Joe Perry (@JoePerry) March 19, 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
https://twitter.com/genesimmons/status/843248980423147524
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
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