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Chuck Berry passed away today, 3/18/17, at age 90. R.I.P. This feature originally ran in 2016. Chuck Berry sons them all. Elvis, the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles — if they picked up a guitar and called their music rock 'n' roll, Berry’s influence is undeniable as a progenitor of the genre. Berry was 29 when Leonard Chess, founder of Chicago's Chess Records, signed him based on the inventive strength of his blistering, agile guitar playing — playing that injected effervescence into a combination of bluegrass, country, and blues, and made the meld irresistibly infectious. Berry's rendition of Bob Wills' country jig "Ida Red," which was developed into his early chart hit "Maybellene," is what inspired Chess to sign him to his namesake imprint. It hit on the Billboard pop chart (and on the R&B chart) and was the catalyst for an impressive run of smash hits that would inspire the icons above and leave an indelible mark on music. Along with the news of Berry turning 90

Chuck Berry passed away today, 3/18/17, at age 90. R.I.P. This feature originally ran in 2016. Chuck Berry sons them all. Elvis, the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles — if they picked up a guitar and called their music rock 'n' roll, Berry’s influence is undeniable as a progenitor of the genre. Berry was 29 when Leonard Chess, founder of Chicago's Chess Records, signed him based on the inventive strength of his blistering, agile guitar playing — playing that injected effervescence into a combination of bluegrass, country, and blues, and made the meld irresistibly infectious. Berry's rendition of Bob Wills' country jig "Ida Red," which was developed into his early chart hit "Maybellene," is what inspired Chess to sign him to his namesake imprint. It hit on the Billboard pop chart (and on the R&B chart) and was the catalyst for an impressive run of smash hits that would inspire the icons above and leave an indelible mark on music. Along with the news of Berry turning 90

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Chuck Berry passed away today, 3/18/17, at age 90. R.I.P. This feature originally ran in 2016. Chuck Berry sons them all. Elvis, the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles — if they picked up a guitar and called their music rock 'n' roll, Berry’s influence is undeniable as a progenitor of the genre. Berry was 29 when Leonard Chess, founder of Chicago's Chess Records, signed him based on the inventive strength of his blistering, agile guitar playing — playing that injected effervescence into a combination of bluegrass, country, and blues, and made the meld irresistibly infectious. Berry's rendition of Bob Wills' country jig "Ida Red," which was developed into his early chart hit "Maybellene," is what inspired Chess to sign him to his namesake imprint. It hit on the Billboard pop chart (and on the R&B chart) and was the catalyst for an impressive run of smash hits that would inspire the icons above and leave an indelible mark on music. Along with the news of Berry turning 90

Features 10 Best Songs Album Of The Week Band To Watch Breaks With Tradition Cover Story Counting Down Gotcha Covered Gummy Awards Interview Premature Evaluation Shut Up Dude Sounding Board Status Ain't Hood Stereogum Sessions Straight To Video The 5 Best Songs Of The Week The Anniversary The Black Market The Number Ones The Week In Pop Tracking Down Ugly Beauty Ultimate Playlist All Features the latest // The 5 Best Songs Of The Week The 5 Best Songs Of The Week New Music Videos Lists

Chuck Berry passed away today, 3/18/17, at age 90. R.I.P. This feature originally ran in 2016. Chuck Berry sons them all. Elvis, the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles — if they picked up a guitar and called their music rock 'n' roll, Berry’s influence is undeniable as a progenitor of the genre. Berry was 29 when Leonard Chess, founder of Chicago's Chess Records, signed him based on the inventive strength of his blistering, agile guitar playing — playing that injected effervescence into a combination of bluegrass, country, and blues, and made the meld irresistibly infectious. Berry's rendition of Bob Wills' country jig "Ida Red," which was developed into his early chart hit "Maybellene," is what inspired Chess to sign him to his namesake imprint. It hit on the Billboard pop chart (and on the R&B chart) and was the catalyst for an impressive run of smash hits that would inspire the icons above and leave an indelible mark on music. Along with the news of Berry turning 90

Chuck Berry passed away today, 3/18/17, at age 90. R.I.P. This feature originally ran in 2016. Chuck Berry sons them all. Elvis, the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles — if they picked up a guitar and called their music rock 'n' roll, Berry’s influence is undeniable as a progenitor of the genre. Berry was 29 when Leonard Chess, founder of Chicago's Chess Records, signed him based on the inventive strength of his blistering, agile guitar playing — playing that injected effervescence into a combination of bluegrass, country, and blues, and made the meld irresistibly infectious. Berry's rendition of Bob Wills' country jig "Ida Red," which was developed into his early chart hit "Maybellene," is what inspired Chess to sign him to his namesake imprint. It hit on the Billboard pop chart (and on the R&B chart) and was the catalyst for an impressive run of smash hits that would inspire the icons above and leave an indelible mark on music. Along with the news of Berry turning 90

Features 10 Best Songs Album Of The Week Band To Watch Breaks With Tradition Cover Story Counting Down Gotcha Covered Gummy Awards Interview Premature Evaluation Shut Up Dude Sounding Board Status Ain't Hood Stereogum Sessions Straight To Video The 5 Best Songs Of The Week The Anniversary The Black Market The Number Ones The Week In Pop Tracking Down Ugly Beauty Ultimate Playlist All Features the latest // The 5 Best Songs Of The Week The 5 Best Songs Of The Week New Music Videos Lists

Chuck Berry passed away today, 3/18/17, at age 90. R.I.P. This feature originally ran in 2016. Chuck Berry sons them all. Elvis, the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles — if they picked up a guitar and called their music rock 'n' roll, Berry’s influence is undeniable as a progenitor of the genre. Berry was 29 when Leonard Chess, founder of Chicago's Chess Records, signed him based on the inventive strength of his blistering, agile guitar playing — playing that injected effervescence into a combination of bluegrass, country, and blues, and made the meld irresistibly infectious. Berry's rendition of Bob Wills' country jig "Ida Red," which was developed into his early chart hit "Maybellene," is what inspired Chess to sign him to his namesake imprint. It hit on the Billboard pop chart (and on the R&B chart) and was the catalyst for an impressive run of smash hits that would inspire the icons above and leave an indelible mark on music. Along with the news of Berry turning 90