Q-Tip, Chuck D, DJ Premier, The Rolling Stones and more pay tribute to Chuck Berry, dead at 90
Bruce Springsteen, Sky Ferreira, Vince Staples, Anderson .Paak and La Roux have also responded to the star’s death.
Musicians spanning all genres and generations have paid tribute to rock ‘n roll trailblazer Chuck Berry, whose death at the age of 90 was announced yesterday (March 18).
The ‘Maybellene’ artist was found unresponsive in his home on Saturday afternoon, before being declared deceased just an hour later, report police in St. Charles county Missouri.
Q-Tip, Questlove, Chuck D and other stars from the hip-hop world have paid their respects online, along with rock legends Alice Cooper, Ringo Starr and The Rolling Stones and alt-pop artists La Roux and Sky Ferreira. See a selection below.
https://twitter.com/QtipTheAbstract/status/843239696960569345
R I P Chuck Berry …
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) March 18, 2017
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Journalists are getting it wrong #ChuckBerry didn't help define or was part of the fabric: he literally was THE STANDARD of rock n roll.
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) March 19, 2017
Thou Shall Have No Other Rock Gods Before Him #ChuckBerry rip
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Thou Shall Have No Other Rock Gods Before Him #ChuckBerry rip @ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame https://t.co/bU22p2cywb
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) March 18, 2017
The Rolling Stones are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Chuck Berry. He was a true pioneer of rock'n'roll & a massive influence. pic.twitter.com/RT4NZH3KeQ
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) March 18, 2017
Chuck Berry was not only a brilliant guitarist, singer and performer, but most importantly, he was a master craftsman as a songwriter. 2/3
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) March 18, 2017
Chuck Berry's songs will live forever 3/3https://t.co/hS7mrZCyNZ pic.twitter.com/ImNKAHZWiX
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) March 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/ringostarrmusic/status/843234133866299392
Chuck Berry was rock's greatest practitioner, guitarist, and the greatest pure rock 'n' roll writer who ever lived.
— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) March 18, 2017
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRzBhuYF4we/
RIP CHUCK BERRY
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) March 18, 2017
Legends never die. Thank you #ChuckBerry pic.twitter.com/0i4dyzpbDP
— just call me Andy (@AndersonPaak) March 18, 2017
I am so sad to hear about Chuck Berry passing – a big inspiration! He will be missed by everyone who loves Rock 'n Roll. Love & Mercy
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) March 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/larouxofficial/status/843236058821279744
A true pioneer, Chuck had tremendous influence on my work and could not have been a nicer guy. 1 of the all time greats. RIP #ChuckBerry. pic.twitter.com/5sXSKr8Sqf
— Bob Seger (@BobSeger) March 19, 2017
RIP #ChuckBerry, the genesis behind the great sound of rock n roll. All of us in rock have now lost our father. pic.twitter.com/VazeRI4VvM
— Alice Cooper (@RealAliceCooper) March 19, 2017
