The Tom Joyner Morning Show remembers the father of Rock n’ Roll Chuck Berry. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.
While Elvis Presley became the face of Rock ‘N’ Roll, the true genius behind the art form was Chuck Berry. Berry passed in his home last Saturday at the age of 90, leaving behind a legendary influence that stretched far beyond rock music. Berry was born October 18, 1926 in St. Louis, Mo. The future […]
One of Rock and Rolls most prominent Founding Fathers and one of the First, inducted into its Hall Of Fame. Chuck Berry has passed at the age of 90. “Johnny B Goode”, “Roll over Beethoven”, “Maybellene” and “My Ding a Ling” were just a few of his Iconic songs. His style was described as “Pure, […]
Black Music Month originated in 1979. President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, the achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.
An eight-foot statue of rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry was approved on Monday despite the opposition of some local residents, including one who said the Hall of Fame singer/songwriter should not be honored because he is a “felon and not a friend of women.” The Root Reports: The University City council, which has jurisdiction over the spot […]
CHICAGO — Rock-and-roll legend Chuck Berry felt ill and was checked out by ambulance medics before a show Saturday night, a Chicago fire official said. An audience member at the show, however, said Berry slumped over during the show and was offstage for at least 20 minutes.
