Anais Gutierrez
Celebrities turned to social media after learning the news of Chuck Berry’s death. The rock and roll pioneer died on Saturday in Missouri at age 90.
Many fellows musicians and celebrities influenced by his work, sound and energy paid tribute to the icon, with touching and kind words.
RIP Chuck Berry.
Saying goodbye to one of the greatest.
The legendary guitarist, singer, songwriter and rock pioneer Chuck Berry died on Saturday at age 90. The legendary star was originally from Missouri and was one a key instrument of the rock and roll.
Berry’s energetic spirit onstage became an inspiration for many of the genre’s followers. Berry influence on music is iconic despite the fact that as a black artist he has to performed at segregated venues, but this didn’t prevent it from becoming one of the most famous faces of the genre.
Berry was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in its first year, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and was also a Kennedy Center Honoree. He was working on a new album.
Paying tribute to the greatest.
Many celebrities paid tribute to the rock and roll legend, from musicians to actors and even former president Bill Clinton. Berry’s influence is incredible and never ending.
This is a tremendous loss of a giant for the ages.
-Bruce Springsteen
— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) March 18, 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
R I P. And peace and love Chuck Berry Mr. rock 'n' roll music 😎✌️🌟💖🎵🎶☮ pic.twitter.com/hS2S2lUORf
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 18, 2017
RIP Chuck Berry. The 1st song that @thebeatles performed at their 1st US concert was "Roll Over Beethoven."
Watch: https://t.co/rFyPCranEw pic.twitter.com/8JSgALNjDY— George Harrison (@GeorgeHarrison) March 19, 2017
Hail Hail Chuck Berry!!! None of us would have been here without you. Rock on brother! https://t.co/tOMuQzUgPX
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) March 18, 2017
"One of my big lights has gone out.”
– Keith, 3/18/17 pic.twitter.com/I86dHlvN5W— Keith Richards (@officialKeef) March 19, 2017
My profound respect and admiration to one of the founding fathers of rock and roll, who sadly passed today — the late, great CHUCK BERRY
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) March 18, 2017
His Johnny B. Goode is on Voyager 1 & 2 spacecraft. You were more than good Chuck. You will be missed. pic.twitter.com/uAg76o7O3Z
— Bill Nye (@BillNye) March 18, 2017
The first, the best, a friend. Rest In Peace Chuck Berry. #tweet #chuckberry pic.twitter.com/5EkW8AWb0N
— Gregg Allman (@GreggAllman) March 19, 2017
RIP Chuck Berry pic.twitter.com/4nyUSNK9T7
— Joe Perry (@JoePerry) March 19, 2017
Chuck Berry's 'Johnny B. Goode' included in music headed to the stars on @NASAVoyager's Golden Record. Learn more: https://t.co/xwlWzW7v9j pic.twitter.com/bUXh6jLTCy
— NASA (@NASA) March 19, 2017
Chuck Berry. The original. The creator. A true innovator of sound. #RIPChuckBerry pic.twitter.com/9n5Ug1Fv8w
— Timbaland (@Timbaland) March 19, 2017
When I was 10 years old and I dreamed every night of moving to America, Chuck Berry played the soundtrack. He rocked the world. RIP.
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) March 18, 2017
Chuck Berry’s life was a treasure and a triumph, and he’ll never be forgotten. https://t.co/3Q7z0NatUd
— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) March 19, 2017
Source: Buzzfeed
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