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Chuck Berry is the King of Rock and Roll Music

Chuck Berry’s Rock and Roll Music with Etta James, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards, Robert Cray is the epitome of rock and roll

“If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it ‘Chuck Berry’.” said John Lennon about his hero Chuck Berry.

Chuck Berry is the King of Rock and Roll and he was also a character. He toured with just his guitar and no band. Everybody can play Chuck Berry standards and a local pickup band is cheaper than a touring troupe. Continue reading

The King of Rock and Roll

Chuck Berry’s Rock and Roll Music with Etta James, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards, Robert Cray

This is the groove. Can you feel it? Etta James belting out Rock and Roll music from somewhere deep in the solar plexus. The band, which includes Clapton, Richards, Cray and Chuck Berry can only keep the groove but Etta owns it.

Updated 2012 – Chuck Berry is the King of Rock and Roll

This cut is from Chuck Berry – Hail! Hail! Rock N’ Roll The King of Rock and Roll photo. Taylor Hackford produced the video as a tribute to Chuck Berry who of course inspired every rock guitarist, singer and songwriter.

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