Today we remember the birthday of rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry! Venerated for taking traditional rhythm and blues and adding the first elements of rock and roll - mixing relevant lyrical themes with country, jazz, and R&B with a dash of showmanship - Chuck established himself as a star with hits such as Maybellene (1955), Roll Over Beethoven (1956), and our feature song Johnny B. Goode (1958). The latter is the only rock and roll song to be included on the Voyager Golden Record, the discs s

Chuck Berry with Keith Richards "Carol" From the documentary film ”Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll” (1987), rehearsal at Chuck Berry's home, Wentzville, Missouri, US 10/8-14/1986！ ---- Chuck Berry – guitar, vocals Keith Richards – guitar Johnnie Johnson – piano Chuck Leavell – organ Joey Spampinato (NRBQ) – bass Steve Jordan – drums | Rock'n'Roll Relaxin