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Chuck Berry: 5 Videos of Artists Talking About His Influence

Chuck Berry would’ve turned 94 on October 18. When you think of just his influence, it’s impossible to think of what rock and roll would be without him. In honor…

Chuck Berry
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Chuck Berry would’ve turned 94 on October 18.

When you think of just his influence, it’s impossible to think of what rock and roll would be without him.

In honor of his life and career, here are some videos of other rock and roll greats talking about Berry, from his impact on music and even a few personal tales that will surely make you smile.

Eric Clapton on Chuck Berry’s influence on guitar playing

This awesome clip from 1986 shows Clapton explaining just how much Berry’s playing changed the sound of music as a whole.

Ronnie Wood and Paul McCartney on Chuck Berry, the lyricist

A lot of attention is paid to Berry’s guitar playing, but Wood and McCartney in this clip just can’t get enough of Berry iconic lyrics.

Gene Simmons Eulogizes Chuck Berry

Simmons delivered a beautiful, poignant eulogy at Berry’s funeral that was simply perfection.


Bruce Springsteen recalls performing with Chuck Berry

Springsteen shares a lesson on spontaneity in this funny story about performing with Berry.

Keith Richards on getting punched by Chuck Berry

Keith and Chuck…what a fascinating, tumultuous friendship!  This might be the most charming story ever about someone getting punched in the face.

Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights