Chuck Berry News and Photos

Something Else! Interview: Jimmy Vivino on ’13 Live,’ Al Kooper and the Band’s indelible legacy

Wed, May 01 2013 3:25pm - Source: Something Else!

Jimmy Vivino's connection with the Band runs deep, and it continues right through to his upcoming release 13 Live , which was recorded at Levon Helm's rustic concert space.

Remake/Remodel: Karl Bartos Interviewed

Mon, March 04 2013 3:01pm - Source: The Quietus

An affable gentleman in a duffle coat is photographed against an imposing modern building just a few blocks from his hotel in the plush environs of London's Hyde Park. As one quarter of Kraftwerk's 'classic' line-up, Karl Bartos will forever be associated with all that is severe, futuristic and industrial.

Yes Guitarist Steve Howe on How He Feels Being Called 'Prog-Rock'

Mon, December 17 2012 5:04pm - Source: Noisecreep

Grammy-winning icons Yes are hitting the road to perform three of their classic albums in their entirety, all in one concert.

A smaller Christmas, Day 5

Thu, December 06 2012 6:30am - Source: Am, Then FM

He recorded it first, in 1958, but it was written by Johnny Marks and Marvin Brodie.

Desert Island Discs: Christmas Songs Edition

Tue, December 04 2012 12:45pm - Source: Something Else!

Nat King Cole's timeless "Christmas Song."

Lemmy: Mitt Romney Is a 'Monster'

Mon, November 05 2012 7:10pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Chuck Berry was one of my first heroes," Motörhead's Lemmy Kilmister said backstage at Cleveland's State Theatre before taking the stage and ripping through "Let it Rock" and "Bye Bye Johnny" at an all-star tribute show last week.

Chuck Berry Looking to Release First Album Since 1979

Fri, November 02 2012 12:51am - Source: ArtistDirect

Rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry wants to release his first studio album since 1979, but he will only do so once he finds the right business partner or manager to help him navigate those murky music business waters, which have changed quite a bit since his heyday and since he last dropped a record.

Chuck Berry Rocks Cleveland Tribute Concert

Mon, October 29 2012 4:14pm - Source: Rolling Stone

"I'm 86 years old," Chuck Berry said after playing a short, raw set at Cleveland's State Theatre late last night.

Chuck Berry Praises Obama, Laments Fading Voice

Sun, October 28 2012 12:30am - Source: Rolling Stone

Today, Chuck Berry made a rare move: he gave an interview.

Icon will perform at October 27th event

Fri, October 12 2012 4:37pm - Source: Rolling Stone

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is gearing up for a weeklong celebration of Chuck Berry.

World’s Worst Songs: Chuck Berry’s “My Ding-a-Ling”

Wed, September 26 2012 12:18am - Source: Pop Dose

Forty years ago this fall, Chuck Berry's career was in renaissance.

Marshall Crenshaw: The ’80s, vinyl, and why we don’t say Power Pop ’round these parts

Thu, September 20 2012 8:28pm - Source: The Vinyl District

Michael J. Fox's rendition of "Johnny B. Goode" in 1985's Back to the Future hooked me; at that moment, I learned about the power and fury of seminal rock 'n roll and I have never fully recovered.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces Lineup for Chuck Berry Show

Wed, September 12 2012 10:08pm - Source: ArtistDirect

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Case Western Reserve University have announced the initial lineup of artists that will honor Chuck Berry at the 17th annual American Music Masters® tribute concert on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 7:30PM at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre.

Desert Island Discs: Greatest Hits Edition

Tue, September 04 2012 1:30pm - Source: Something Else!

For some bands, it's all about the albums.

Chuck Berry Jams With John Lennon

Tue, August 21 2012 8:27pm - Source: Rolling Stone

In February of 1972, John Lennon and Yoko Ono took over The Mike Douglas Show for a week.

Watch John Lennon Jam With Chuck Berry

Mon, August 20 2012 3:06pm - Source: Rolling Stone

In February of 1972, John Lennon and Yoko Ono took over The Mike Douglas Show for a week.

Chuck Berry Gets A Huge Honor

Tue, July 24 2012 1:33pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

One of rock's pioneers will be celebrated by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this fall.

Brian Jones, The Rolling Stones & The Blues

Mon, July 09 2012 4:19pm - Source: Mojo

July 12, 1962 at London's Marquee Club - the current issue of MOJO examines the birth of the band and the scene that spawned them.

Chuck Berry – School Days (1986)

Fri, June 01 2012 6:24am - Source: Squeeze My Lemon

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Old music: Chuck Berry – My Ding-a-Ling

Fri, May 04 2012 9:26am - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

Here's a quiz question: which Chuck Berry single was the only one to go to No 1 in the UK?

Chuck Berry makes a mark on Uncut

Tue, April 17 2012 11:47am - Source: Uncut.co.uk

If you can't quite make it out, that's Chuck Berry's signature, top left in the picture above of a couple of pages from the April issue of Uncut.

Keith Meets Mick, Writes Adorable Letter

Thu, April 12 2012 5:28pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Letters Of Note has a wonderful find up today from the depths of Keith Richards' autobiography "Life," a letter an 18-year-old Richards wrote to his aunt describing a cool new friend he made who's "got every Chuck Berry record ever."

Pat Gallagher: My Top 10 Most Influential Rock 'N' Roll Pioneers

Mon, March 26 2012 10:34pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

The pillars of uptight communities all across Northern America back in the '50s were yelling, "Rock and roll has got to go!"

Tina Turner & Chuck Berry - Rock n roll music

Fri, March 16 2012 9:14pm - Source: Squeeze My Lemon

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Chuck Berry, Leonard Cohen Get First PEN Songwriting Awards

Mon, February 27 2012 6:08pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Midway through Paul Simon 's praise of Chuck Berry , who was honored alongside Leonard Cohen as the first two recipients of PEN New England's Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence Award Sunday at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston, Berry beckoned Simon to lean over so he could whisper in his ear.

Greg Mitchell: Roll Over, Chuck Berry: How a Longtime Rock 'n Roll Editor Became Obsessed With Beethoven

Mon, February 13 2012 6:56pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

For nearly all of the 1970s, I served as the #2 editor at the legendary "rock culture" magazine Crawdaddy in New York City. I interviewed dozens of rock stars, from Frank Zappa to Patti Smith, attended hundreds of concerts, received thousands of records in the mail.

Sunday Under The Covers with Chuck Berry

Sun, February 05 2012 6:39pm - Source: MOG

Long past the half-century mark, rock and roll is now nearing senior citizen status.

10 Things You Never Knew About... Chuck Berry

Fri, January 20 2012 1:16pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Chuck Berry helped invent rock 'n' roll some sixty years ago and has been kicking its behind ever since. 1.

New Year's Eve concerts & parties in NYC --- Gogol Bordello (win tix!), AraabMuzik, Phish, Chuck Berry, Patti Smith, more

Tue, December 20 2011 10:02pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Once again, we're approaching the new year, and as always, there are tons of ways to celebrate in NYC with a number of different New Year's Eve shows.

Jerry Lee Lewis – ‘Great Balls Of Fire’

Mon, November 14 2011 5:49am - Source: One A Day

They say that history is written by the winners, but that's not entirely true.

Chuck Berry, Gogol Bordello, Joe Walsh, Le Tigre, Loudon Wainwright III, Men: Stiff Upper Lip: The Greatest Living Mustaches In Rock

Thu, November 10 2011 11:13am - Source: Prefix Magazine

Each November, Men around the world let their upper lips go furry, enduring stares, ridicule and the ire of mates.

One Track Mind: Duke Robillard on solo sides, dates with Tom Waits and Herb Ellis

Thu, September 29 2011 1:46pm - Source: Something Else!

On this special edition of Something Else!

Jerry’s basement revisited

Wed, August 31 2011 3:35am - Source: Am, Then FM

It was a little surprising to read the comments on last week's post and to learn that you dig the records we listened to in Jerry's basement in the mid-'70s.

Quick quips: David Foster, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Chuck Berry, Daryl Hall, Paul McCartney, Meat Loaf

Thu, August 04 2011 9:04am - Source: Music-News.com

David Foster & Friends (CD/DVD)David Foster has been named to the top post at Verve Records.

Aerosmith, Elvis Costello back controversial Chuck Berry statue - video

Sat, July 30 2011 5:46pm - Source: NME

A controversial statue of Chuck Berry has been backed by a host of musicians including Aerosmith 's Joe Perry and Elvis Costello.

NSW Origin Tribute: ‘THE BLUES” Explained by CHUCK BERRY (LIVE) on BBC

Wed, July 06 2011 3:42pm - Source: Pop Librarian

Our little rugby league Origin musical tribute since everyone in Sydney into league was cheering for the blues..

Chuck Berry Statue Installed After Controversy

Sat, July 02 2011 8:17pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Music

The man considered "The Father of Rock and Roll" now has a permanent tribute to him in University City. An 8 foot bronze statue of Chuck Berry was installed in the Loop early Friday morning in a plaza across the street from Blueberry Hill, where Berry still performs once a month.

Chuck Berry statue approved in St Louis

Thu, June 30 2011 4:47am - Source: Music-News.com

After a controversial planning process, St Louis has approved the construction of a statue of rock n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry.

Chuck Berry Statue Draws Protest Because of His Criminal Record

Fri, June 24 2011 7:19am - Source: Spinner

The installation of a statue of Chuck Berry has become mired in controversy in Berry's hometown of St. Louis, La. because of a disreputable misstep from long ago.

My Ding-a-Ling - Chuck Berry

Mon, May 30 2011 9:43am - Source: Squeeze My Lemon

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