With mind boggling hits like Maybellene, Rock and Roll Music, Johnny B. Goode and Roll Over Beethoven, a legend was born in the 50s – Chuck Berry. The 90-year-old legendary musician, who unfortunately passed away, made his name as one of the pioneers of the sound, rhythm and language of rock and roll music. Here are some Chuck Berry moments that we will always remember him for.
The Scoot
Chuck Berry carried with him to the stage a signature move called “the scoot.” The dynamic style and energy he brought to the stage soon became iconic and are still embedded in our memory.
Juggling between roles
The father of rock and roll would take on the role of a movie star besides penning Shakespearean lyrics. Berry, who has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, did a number of popular films including Go Johnny Go (1958), Sweet Toronto (1971), and Let The Good Times Roll (1973).
Take me to space
In 1977, NASA launched Voyager 1 into the cosmos. The craft carried with it a gold record called The Sounds of Earth that included Johnny B. Goode besides Mozart and other songs by great artists. There were controversies regarding this stance, however, most commented by saying that the Aliens must’ve asked for more Chuck Berry songs next time.
Hall of Fame
In 1985, Berry received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award followed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s first inductee in 1986. His work influenced popular artists like The Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. Berry was also the recipient of the Kennedy Center Honor in 2000 and made it to #5 spot on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All-Time.
His last album
