I didn't know how IMPORTANT Chuck Berry is - Johnny B. Goode (Reaction!)

[@LaurelT1948]

Chuck Berry’s music was included on the Voyager space explorer by NASA, along with Mozart, jazz, the sounds of the earth, human languages etc. The story goes that Aliens sent back a message to Earth: ‘Send more Chuck Berry.’ Now you can see why! 😉

[@nevets9811]

"No, no! This is your cousin, Marvin. Marvin the Martian. Know that new sound you're looking for?"

[@thomastimlin1724]

@@nevets9811 🤣An old guy who gets that joke lol

[@kbrewski1]

This was the very first song of this massive day long Rock Hall of Fame concert, the opener. Chuck Berry was the very FIRST PERSON INDUCTED INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME. Unlike Elvis, Chuck WROTE all his own songs, he was an iconic guitarist who influenced all rock and roll, and he was an iconic singer and performer.

[@davidgagnon7806]

Elvis Who???

[@thebearmn]

Chuck Berry was the very first person inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This was in 1986 when he was 60 years old, he passed away in 2017 when he was 90. Pioneer on so many different levels, what a talent❤

[@tomross6652]

No, this is 1995 at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame grand opening concert at Cleveland Stadium

[@AP-gb3eh]

@@tomross6652he was inducted in 1986. This is another concert if it’s 96

[@Elvista]

Nah, Chuck Berry was one of 10 inductees for the Performers category in 1986, not "the very first". Also, he wasn't the early influence of Rock and Roll - that goes to other people, three of whom are also in the Rock Hall of Fame.

[@kbrewski1]

To clear up the confusion: 1. Chuck was inducted into the RnR HOF in 1986. The ceremonies back then were held in NYC. The RnR HOF in Cleveland wasn't finished until 1995. 2. Chuck was one of 10 inductees that first year of inductions, AND HE WAS THE FIRST ONE TO BE OFFICIALLY INDUCTED AT THE CEREMONY. BY DESIGN. 3. This video was the RnR HOF CONCERT at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in 1995, to celebrate the OPENING of the new HOF IN CLEVELAND. It was an 8 hour concert televised LIVE ON HBO. I have the whole concert on videotape. 4. This song, JOHNNY B GOODE was the very FIRST SONG OF THE CONCERT, and CHUCK BERRY+ w Springsteen and E Street Band was specifically picked to OPEN THE CONCERT BECAUSE HE WAS THE FIRST INDUCTEE. Hope that clears everything up.

[@dagmar.6954]

Chuck Berry is nicknamed the "Father of Rock & Roll". "Johnny B. Goode" is one of his most famous songs from 1958. He had a lot of hits in the 50's-60's such as "Maybellene", "Roll Over Beethoven", "No Particular Place To Go", "Rock & Roll Music", "You Never Can Tell", "Nadine" etc. He was known for his guitar solos, duckwalk & showmanship.

[@xScooterAZx]

Maybelone is my first fave of his songs.

[@alanstrom2221]

"My Ding-a-Ling was one of the biggest #1 songs of 1972 in the USA, Canada & Ireland.

[@numbersasaname2291]

We call Springsteen “The Boss” for a reason! Start with “Born to Run”! Chuck Berry is the father of Rock n Roll! Sounds like you are ready to start your RnR journey of discovery and begin exploring its developmentals, cross influences, and branches.

[@Karl-ml5wc]

The real king of rock n roll! Period!

[@Μαρίαπ-μ8β]

Just seeing Springsteen's face nervous and those guys on stage with him you understand what he means for rock n roll

[@chrischar9428]

He wasn't nervous

[@Μαρίαπ-μ8β]

@@chrischar9428 A nervous smile, at least i see it .And that shows good personality traits... Respect, responsibility and professionalism.

[@jonm7888]

The guys on stage are the E Street Band.

[@donniefleming9914]

@@chrischar9428 He was nervous...he did an interview,where he said Chuck Berry never showed up until 10 mins before this show.Bruce didn't even know what key he was going to be in...he was trying to follow him

[@thomastimlin1724]

Springsteen knows he isn't fit to shine Chuck Berry's shoes...no Chuck, then no rock and roll, and no Springsteen...

[@mikefetterman6782]

Chuck picked up where Ray Charles and Fats Domino left off, but with the guitar. He is the father of modern guitar rock.

[@mikefetterman6782]

Ray started rock, Chuck started guitar rock. Little Richard started the vocal gymnastics, Elvis started to show the world what these guys were doing,and added a bit of flair, Bill Haley (&the comets), Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry lee Lewis, and Roy Orbison all were a major factor in creating rock.

[@Elvista]

Rock and Roll musical influence started way before Chuck Berry or anybody from his era and beyond by a mixture of white and black artists....I mean, who gave Chuck Berry his "nickname"? R & R definitely did not start with him, but he was a pioneer in the instrumentation aspects, for sure.

[@finderkeeperrrs]

​@@Elvistanope chuck is the pioneer of this modern sound. And it's time black artists of that time get the recognition without a white artist being in the mix.

[@Elvista]

@@finderkeeperrrs nah. Criminal Chuck was not the pioneer of the modern Rock and Roll sound per sé. Yes, he is credited with the way guitar is played in rock and roll music.... that's really about it. Everything else was expanded and developed from someone else's efforts. Didn't Chuckie admit to taking credit for songs and styles another black man came up with?

[@sheryldalton8965]

You should see his moves when he was young. He was really something.

[@jimmoffat3599]

The most recognizable opening lick in all of rock and roll

[@jakewayrewa5201]

I was born in 1956, this song came out when I was 2, I've heard it thousands of time, yet this is the first time I've seen this performance. THANK YOU!

[@darrinlindsey]

The Duck Walk is all Chuck Berry's. If you follow space exploration much, NASA sent a space ship out, in the 80s, called Voyager. It sent a lot of pictures back, as it went by planets. Several years ago, it left our Solar System. NASA put on board, a record player, and a 45rpm of this song, in case anyone ever finds it.

[@FenderTele]

Without Chuck Berry the world would have been a very different place . The vast majority of guitar heroes first lifted a guitar when they heard Chuck Berry and wanted to play Johnny B Goode.

[@009AWB]

Bruce and the E-Street Band with their original lineup at the height of their fame and creativity and looking at Chuck Berry like they were just born. Wild!!!

[@kbrewski1]

That's called the Duck Walk bro! I am from St Louis where Chuck was born and raised and lived his entire life. I saw Chuck Berry live 5 or 6 times here in ol St.LOO. His "home base" venue to play live at once he stopped touring was a great iconic bar in St Louis called Blueberry Hill. He played shows once a month in their basement bar in his 60s, 70s, and 80s! The basement bar only held a few hundred people and he sold out every month fast. The basement bar was called....THE DUCK ROOM. I've got Chuck's autograph (he'd sign after shows for awhile), I've shaken his huge hand. I was at his 80th bday celebration when Aerosmith's lead guitarist Joe Perry was in the audience, and he joined Chuck on stage for a few tunes. I was one of the few "fortunate" members of the public who attended Chuck's Funeral Memorial Service across the street from Blueberry Hill at another music venue called The Pageant. The Memorial service was surreal. They bring Chuck's casket out for a visitation for everyone to pass by and pay their respects, and he's laying in the coffin dressed up very nicely with his signature Captain's sailor cap. And his GUITAR is placed in the casket alongside of him! There were plenty of remembrances, speeches etc. Then the music part starts with many gospel tunes, many sung by his son and daughter. Then iconic rock and roller and close friend of Chuck's, Johnny Rivers,comes out and with a band of St Louis musicians that were close to Chuck, play a few songs. Oddly, one of the speeches was by Gene Simmons of KISS, who I had seen standing in the back watching. I don't think that was planned, because I doubt Chuck hung around Gene Simmons, but KISS was in town playing a concert, so I think he just showed up. The whole thing was a bit out there, but Chuck was always a character and an enigma. (He would always demand that the venues he played at pay him CASH. He drove to all of his gigs himself in big ol Eldorado Cadillacs, and he would frequently not stay overnight in the city he played in, he would take a red eye flight back home.) Don't let anyone tell you that Elvis was the King of Rock and Roll, it was Chuck Berry. He sang, played guitar that set the template for rock guitar, and UNLIKE ELVIS, HE WROTE ALL HIS OWN SONGS, dozens of them became frequently covered by the Beatles, Stones, and everyone in between. Just about every time Springsteen came to St Louis to play a concert, he would play a Chuck Berry song in tribute. You need to get the blu ray movie of his life, HAIL HAIL ROCK AND ROLL! which includes his entire 60th Birthday Tribute Concert with Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Linda Ronstadt, Etta James etc. Its awesome.

[@tjrivers]

Thanks for sharing your experiences with us!

[@JohnDuke9261]

I'm also from Stl. 63 yrs old. Nicely written. Chuck is the Rock and ROLL Legend. ❤

[@CintheSooner]

Look at the crowd losing their mind. Can you imagine getting to see Bruce Springsteen, and then Chuck Berry shows up on stage also?

[@tsogobauggi8721]

Chuck Berry was 70 years old here, that was great, and he was still rocking it like no one else. One of the best live performances I have seen. Also I really like how Bruce Springsteen, and the other members of his band, looks at Chuck Berry like little children who look at their hero. :)

[@gistechrep3816]

React to "Roll Over Beethoven", you'll really get a kick out of that Chuck Berry tune, written in 1956 two years prior to Johnny B. Goode.

[@donnamikola48]

Over six decades of performing Bruce Springsteen has released 21 albums and sold over 140 million record worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. He has also collected a boatload of awards, including 20 Grammy Awards, 2 Golden Globes and an Academy Award, in addition to being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Deep well, but some of his top hits include: Born in the USA, Born to Run, Glory Days, Dancing in the Dark, I'm on Fire, Dancing in the Dark, Thunder Road and Hungry Heart. Definitely worth checking out!

[@theemaygoogleme151]

When Angus Young does the duckwalk it's in tribute to Chuck Berry and he does it every AC/DC show, respect.

[@kellifranklin9872]

Chuck Berry was the architect of rock and roll and the very first person to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was amazing!

[@Elvista]

Ah, nah....one of 10 inductees for the 1986 Performers category, not the first.

[@kbrewski1]

​@@Elvista He was the FIRST INDUCTED OFFICIALLY AT THE 1986 CEREMONY. WHICH IS WHY HE OPENED THIS RNR HOF CONCERT IN CLEVELAND IN 1995. DONE PURPOSELY SINCE HE WAS THE FIRST INDUCTEE.

[@Elvista]

@@kbrewski1 with all due respect, it was merely being FIRST IN LINE, perhaps in alphabetical order....not because of any other special reason. The 10 included Elvis Presley, biggest star of them all - who was not there in person. We'd be talking a different story now if he'd been alive then✌🏼

[@kbrewski1]

@Elvista That's what happens when you die of a drug overdose on the Porcelain Throne. Chuck Berry IS and always will be the real King of Rock and Roll, the Father, the Godfather etc. Elvis just made black r&b "safe" for white audiences. Chuck not only set the template for guitar oriented rock and roll (see Beatles and Stones and who they covered repeatedly), Chuck unlike Elvis was a SONGWRITER who wrote his own many iconic tunes. Case closed.

[@kellifranklin9872]

@@kbrewski1 It was Chuck Berry that first talked about Elvis and thanked him for mainstreaming rock and roll music because white audiences weren’t listening to it yet. During that time Elvis broke the color barrier for music and every single Black legendary musician of that time in history has given Elvis his props for helping to make that music popular. Chuck Berry is the architect of rock and roll but Elvis is the undisputed king of rock and roll. We don’t get to choose how or where we die. What matters is the legacy that these giants leave behind. Both men left legacies to last until the end of time. Case closed.

[@MichaelGandy-rc6tv]

The joy on Chuck's face as he sees the massive crowd is fire. Yeah Pops, you're the first of your kind.

[@Treasacello]

I am not a Springsteen fan, BUT yes, check him out, especially when with the E Street band. His lyrics when it comes to hardships blue collar workers have experienced have been instrumental in improving their lives.

[@bobwaters6904]

Huge Bruce Fan, you can see their love of him on their faces. I work in a bar/ restaurant in St.Louis that Chuck played in over 200 times. 2nd Wednesday of evey month for over 20 years.

[@ronstoner1823]

Chuck Berry will ALWAYS BE the KING of guitar rock and roll.

[@DewayneGore]

Angus Young of AC/DC took his moves from Chuck Berry. Chuck will always be a Legend.

[@markwatson450]

It is so entertaining to watch an older star play his hits with a young star and be confirmed that their music is still appreciated! The smile on his face tells it all. Thanks!

[@davisworth5114]

Not still appreciated, still the best, very few can rock like Chuck, but don't forget Bo Diddley, he was the best rock act I ever heard.

[@brownie1341]

Chuck Berry has always known how to work a crowd and make them smile! He is the favorite of several generations of rockers!

[@odiebryer2144]

Along with others here in the comments, I think you'd love to see some of the video of him doing these moves when he was younger -- like the B&W ones from the 50s. He's amazing!!! 😂😅❤

[@christinawoolley6206]

Old lady here…I remember dancing to the 45 my friend had in her bedroom. We were in fifth grade and I grew up with all the greatest musicians. I don’t think any generation has superior, well, anything! 😹 Each period of time has advantages and disadvantages. It’s how one handles their life is what counts. My parents played music from the past and international so the love of all kinds is ingrained in me. Let’s have music unite us! 😽🎵

[@dilandilanjoao4310]

He was a great hero for the Beatles, Jimmy Hendrix,Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and so so many more 😊

[@cdfdesantis699]

"The Father of Rock 'n' Roll"! He IS responsible for ALL the rock that has come along since. An incredible catalog of hits. He did, indeed, invent the "duck walk", which he does in this video. Bruce Springsteen is another rock icon WELL worth checking out. Thanks for your reaction.

[@GaOutlawVinyl]

Chuck Berry is a rock god however his greatest song isn’t a rock song. It’s called My Ding-A-Ling.

[@treyturner9566]

A cute little song. But far from his best.

[@karehelene]

Love that song. I was listening to oldies a couple of weeks ago and this came on, but I was getting ready for a conference call. Wasn't sure how acceptable playing "My ding-a-ling" in the background while talking to coworkers *laughing*.

[@jeremyalbert9183]

This here song, it ain't so bad. Cutest little song that you've ever had.

[@celiagorleski2716]

Who decided it was his best song. Not in my opinion.

[@celiagorleski2716]

He died 2017.

[@bobhoffman9848]

You can’t understate Chuck Berry’s contribution to rock and roll music. He put the guitar at the forefront and taught us the “rock” sound. Not only that, he had great moves on stage, using the guitar as a prop. However, what some people don’t realize is that he was rock’s first true lyricist-his lyrics were poetry. When other artists were singing verses like “you ain’t nothing but a hound dog” and “rock around the clock,” he was telling stories, painting vivid images with concise but powerful language. Without him, I can’t imagine Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, or any of rock’s great songwriters. There may not be a single originator of rock and roll, but he may well have been the most influential.

[@klevesmith]

Chuck Berry is the "Father of Rock n Roll" He is the one that crowned Elvis as the King of Rock. Told Elvis, you're the King, just remember, I'm the "Father" and James Brown is the "Godfather ". You take good care of it." It was some old rockers autobiography I read 30 some years ago. It's called the "Duck Walk" He was also a major inspiration to John Lennon and the rest of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.

[@dugii12345]

nah, millions of woman around planet called Elvis because of his looks as king of r&r...James Brown is godfather of soul music, and tru king of soul music is Wilson Picket!

[@stephaniefain1863]

Who knew? I’m not Christian, and I’m an old rock fan. But I’ve always loved gospel music. How can you not? The joy is contagious. And besides, Jesus was a cool dude, literary, real, or some combination, don’t matter. Act right, be kind, give joy wherever you can. WWJD.

[@bella-xp7qd]

Chuck Berry made the duck walk popular. Johnny Be Good

[@sallymarkey3759]

Of course I’m a Springsteen fan. He knows he owes it all to pioneers like Chuck. Saw Chuck live at the Michigan State Fair in the early ‘60s.

[@karenwhite4742]

i saw him in berkeley in 1970, at the rock and roll revival show. he was probably 45...while he was playing he did the sideways splits and came back up using those same legs, no assistance. a lot like the nicholas brothers. amazing guy. i also recall listening to him on the radio when i was in junior high. what a thrill his music was. 😍

[@teresamerkel7161]

There's a reason some musicians' names live forever; Chuck Berry is one. Definitely catch up on Bruce Springsteen; The Boss. Again, I love that so many videos bring out the "Dad of daughters" vibe in you.

[@dugii12345]

not only he created rock & roll music, he also create that move duckwalk and most fameus guy who doing that move is Angus Young from AC/DC.. and he was jamming to his death, a tru KING! Johnny B. Goode is our anthem of rock & roll ! Just pay attention how The Boss look at king, thats say everything who is here The Boss and tru King on stage! Ty Mr. Berry for your work, you are the man!

[@bosvigos9165]

This man brings a smile to me any day, every day! What a sound! Check out some of his BBC studio performances. Utterly brilliant!

[@hifinsword]

Yes, you should definitely check out Bruce Springstein, AND the Eurhythmics.

[@gloriatriebenbach6695]

Loved this! Maybe check out an older black n white video of him doing this in his hey day! And yes- the Boss! Glory Days, Dancing in the Dark… can’t pick a bad one

[@lightatthecape2009]

Streets of Philadelphia!!!

[@nrsvlda70]

Look at the size of his hands… he could do things with his guitar that many can’t… his hands were HUGE!! He was/is a legend - definitely ‘The Father of Rock & Roll!!

[@willaputney3947]

CHUCK ALWAYS GETS ME MOVIN’

[@ChefDuane]

The reason rock and rock is the way it is is because of Chuck Berry. Chuck is the father of rock and roll. He is in heaven right now teaching the angels how to rock and roll.

[@asagraphics247]

I was a 60's kid however seeing Chuck Berry and his oldies ontaraige set me ablaze!

[@dalewight4935]

He played great, simple music. Late in his career, he'd book a concert somewhere, take a flight, rent a car, drive himself to the venue, arrive maybe 20 minutes before his performance, meet the band and tell them to follow him, play his set, drive his rented car back to the airport, and fly home. Simple greatness.

[@santeriabanks2930]

Now, you can see where the boss gets his inspiration. He loved Chuck Berry because Chuck was his idol.

[@cspringer333]

Chuck was so huge that he toured by himself and hired a pickup band to back him up because EVERY musician played Chuck Berry.

[@BOOMNERD51]

So cool to see him do his signature "duck-walk" step at 70!. Great review. on sax was the late Clarence🎊Clemmons of Bruce's E Street Band! ❤️

[@jeffbrowning4684]

Chuck Berry pioneered the "Two String" chord. He started the trend of guitarist and front man beilng one-and-the -same. He never had a backup band. He hired a local band in whatever city he was playing. The "E Street Band" would do it for scale, as long as they were in the same town and not in a scheduling conflict. Chuck Berry had a LOT of fans in the business. Loads of respect from musicians that EVERYONE respects. That says A LOT.

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

Chuck Berry & James Brown & their dance moves etc. changed rock & roll forever. And hell yes, you need to hear more of 'The Boss', Bruce Springsteen. He has so much amazing music... Glory days, Born to run, Born in the USA, Dancing in the dark, Hungry heart & on & on. Just pick one & you won't be disappointed. Bruce is still touring & making new music & I am grateful. He is of my generation & I grew up with him.

[@ericthomsen9644]

I had the great pleasure of seeing Chuck three times over the years. Always a fun, fun, time. Chuck IS rock and roll.

[@judithoden]

Saw Chuck Berry in 1968 at a frat party on campus of University of Va. just another band but now appreciate the history and timing of living in the 60’s. Great memories. Saw so many including Janice Joplin. Life was so much fun. Also time of unrest and marching for all rights. ❤️🌻

[@gregorytatoian4181]

Chuck set the future of all guitar players they learned from him

[@robertwoods3750]

berry was one of the first people who brought what later became known as roc an roll to the masses, for that and all his music he is a icon in the biz . a pleasure to watch and a thrill to listen too.

[@richdiddens4059]

Some experts claim that the first notes of what we now call rock and roll were played in the late 1930's by the Maddox Bothers and Sister Rose. They started playing what they called Hillbilly Boogie that was later called Rock-a-billy and morphed into rock and roll. Fred Maddox's base is in a museum credited as playing the very first notes of RnR. His playing style was then known as doghouse slap boogie. They're often credited as a country group but that's where part of rock came from.

[@Joseph-bq4xv]

Me and my identical twin brother (R.I.P. who passed last 11-17-23) had the pleasure of seeing them on 4 different concert tours and They Always put on a Great Show!!

[@patwelch8187]

His criminal record kept him from becoming much bigger.. The beginning ...Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis, Little Richard, Fats Domino, and just a few more...Keep in mind, you only had blues, big band, country, and pop...No other everyday music existed yet...

[@jamiem4941]

First inductee into Hall of Fame and he was called the Father of Rock’n Roll. Springsteen is top notch, someone you should really check out - love Dancing in the Dark!

[@katherinebosse5706]

For me, Bonnie is like a brain surgeon, expertly using her talents to stimulate whatever emotion she feels you need work on. I simply adore her. ❤

[@pattik2008]

You have to check out Bruce Springsteen and the legendary E Street Band. I have seen them in concert 20+ times starting with The River tour in the early 80’s. The Boss has been playing with the E Street Band since the 1970’s. He is a storyteller. Some of my favorites are Incident on 57th Street, Meeting Across the River, Jungleland, Night, Tenth Avenue Freeze Out, The River, My Hometown, Thunder Road. I was lucky enough to be at his longest US concert in 2016 when he was 66 that was 4 hours and 4 minutes long. I have tickets for both concerts when he returns to Philly in August 2024 (they were postponed 2 weeks ago). One of my favorite quotes from The Boss: “I spent most of my life as a musician measuring the distance between the American dream and American reality.”

[@robertcampopiano6001]

Cab was singing scat, where you improvise music with your voice. It’s a unique art form and the all time champion of singing scat was Ella Fitzgerald.

[@lindawalker161]

I saw Chuck Berry years ago, probably between 1974-1979, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Even then he was the OG of Rock and everyone that played rock & roll played a number of his songs. It was a given and it was so much so, that he traveled for a number of years without a band. He'd have his manager hire the best local rock & roll band in each town to play with him. They were thrilled, of course, getting to play with a legend and they got paid too and also Chuck didn't have to travel with a band, get them all hotel rooms, have a big bus or all that goes with touring with a band. He just had to get himself there and everyone else was waiting for him. It was so fun to see him and they played all his classics.

[@KenMac-t1v]

The true King of Rock and Roll

[@gregwilliams9737]

My dad in the mid 1970's popped in a VHS recording of The Ed Sullivan Show with a young Chuck Berry doing Jonny B Good... my dad sat down, called me in 2 the den, put me on his knee, hit the play button on the remote control 4 the Beta VCR 😄😂🤣😁😆 & told me that this is Chuck Berry, The Godfather Of Rock & Roll & didn't say another word... my dad told that Chuck Berry brought the electric guitar 🎸 2 the front of the stage in stead of b-ing off 2 the side & just hanging out with the rest of the instruments... after watching Chuck do his thing, my dad said 2 me, now let me see what u got , let me see what u can do... my dad started the video over & I did my best imatation of that world famous " Chicken Walk " that he does while playing this song & acting like I was playing the guitar 🎸 like Chuck Berry & doin' that Chicken 🐔 Walk 😆😁🤣😂😄😅 my dad couldn't stop laughing at me doin' that Chicken Walk & playing my air guitar 🎸 😅😄😂🤣😁😆 after that 1st time of me hearing Jonny B Good , every time that I heard my dad play Jonny B Good I come running in the room playing my air guitar 🎸 & I would do that Chicken 🐔 Walk 😆😁😂😂😄😅 my dad passed away in May of 1999 from cancer & I would put on Jonny B Good & watch my dad liven up & still laugh hard at me playing my air guitar 🎸 & doin' that " Chicken 🐔 Walk " 😅😄😂😁😆🤣 RIP 🙏 Dad I luv & miss u sooooo much 💙🫂💙🫂💙🫂

[@ElizabethLOhrn]

1958. That's when Chuck first played this song. Kind of boggles the mind - I was born in 1956, and my parents did not listen to any of the "new" rock 'n roll, but it certainly influenced everything that I listened to when I was old enough. Chuck had a very checkered past, but you can't deny that he was THE influence on guitar and stage showmanship. AND, he was black - when segregation was still very much in force - not being able to stay at many hotels or eat in many restaurants. Yet, if you view his early videos, the audience was white - he definitely broke the colour barrier when it came to music.

[@tomross6652]

Chuck invented Rock and Roll guitar.

[@KillerNetDog]

He was also one of the hardest working musicians you'll ever see. Chuck, Elvis, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis.. Those guys are why we have rock and roll.

[@dahuffy]

A really fun Chuck Berry song is "My Ding-a-Ling" HILARIOUS!!!!!

[@weezer5442]

I first heard CB in 1957, I was 14 years old. The song was this one Johnny B. Goode and it changed my life. Mr. Rock N' Roll!

[@s51curtis]

I was at the University of Maryland in 1973 and saw a poster for an old-time rock n' roll show at Cole Field House where our basketball team played at the time. The show featured Chuck Berry, whom I had heard of and had listened to, Jerry Lee Lewis, whom I had heard of but had never listened to, and Bruce Springsteen, whom nobody had ever heard of, outside of New Jersey. Tickets ranged from $4.50 to $6.50, and I thought $13.00 was a great price to hear Chuck Berry with my girlfriend. The show started with Bruce Springsteen who sounded pretty good, but not memorable. Then Jerry Lee Lewis's backup band dressed in cowboy outfits came out singing John Denver and country western songs. They played for about 20 minutes and promising that "Killer" would be out soon. When he finally came out, Jerry Lee that is, it was Great Balls of Fire, and I realized I had heard him before. Then there was a long break. Years later Bruce Springsteen was interviewed for a documentary film on rock 'n roll music and talked about that night. The reason for the long break was Chuck Berry hadn't shown up yet. Berry almost always traveled alone and relied on local pick-up bands for his backup. The promoter of this particular concert had been looking for a local group to backup Chuck Berry and asked Bruce Springsteen if he knew anyone. In the documentary Springsteen said he thought about it for a second and told the promoter that he and his E Street Band could play backup for Chuck Berry. Bruce liked the idea of some day telling his grandkids that he once played backup for Chuck Berry. Back to the concert. Chuck Berry finally pulled up to the parking area behind the loading dock, got out of his car, popped open the trunk and pulled out his guitar. No one else was with him. Springsteen was in a panic by now; he went and introduced himself to Chuck Berry saying his band would be backing him up and what key did he like to play in and what kind of songs were they going to play. Berry looked at him and said: "We're going to play Chuck Berry songs." The rest of the show was magic. There was one point in one of the songs where Clarence Clemons played a long saxophone riff. Berry just watched and then said, "Man! He can play!"

[@JudithHowell-qz3iv]

Chuck Berry ain't bad either! He just STARTED IT ALL -- as you said.

[@whiskeythedog578]

having bruce springsteen and the e-street band as backup? is nutz. truly a legend

[@SteveA308]

Bruce watching a bandleader in a way he wants his band watching him as a bandleader. Class.

[@becksullivan4796]

Johnny B Goode is just the best true rock and roll song of all time. It set the stage.

[@Mike-pi2bo]

Thanks! And you're right. This is heavy. I've always thought it was the heaviest thickest rock songs of the 70s. My favorite BTO albums.

[@ronaldr9911]

I remember when Johnny Good first came out, used to play it over & over in the Juke Box , Chuck Berry released his last Album at the age of 90 titled "CHUCK"

[@WeenedOnGin]

What makes this extra special It's for years Chuck's manager would have local musicians ready that could play basic chords. Chuck would drive into town, meet them right before the gig and then never see them again. He was so good with his guitar, and patient that it always went smooth. No he was so good with that guitar he could have done it alone. Well...one of those high school kids in one of those gigs was the Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen! Talked about full circle. The whole album "The London Chuck Berry S I don't know how to get out of it essions" Is fantastic. I've been using "London Berry Blues" as my ringtone since mobile phones came out. I have never got sick of that album, and honestly I don't think my neighbors did either, just maybe my choice of times, lol.

[@susanyoung2930]

I love Chuck Berry! I wasn’t a huge Springsteen fan until watching his Live In Dublin concert on dvd. Incredible! If you haven’t watched it you’re missing out!

[@gmunden1]

Chuck Negron is the brother or cousin of actor Taylor Negron. Taylor (RIP) is known for comic roles in "Easy Money," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and "Fast Times at Ridgemont High."

[@JohnHazelwood58]

I saw and met Chuck Berry in January 2007 at a concert in Germany ... glad I went there! I still have his autograph I got when I brought him and his band to his train. Pretty fun! If you want a smile on your face, give his song "My-Ding-A-Ling" (long live version) a chance. It's great entertaining!

[@sallysmith7778]

Went to a concert in London in 1995 to see the “Big Three”, Little Richard, Fats Domino and Chuck Berry, aged 63, 67 and 69 respectively. Unfortunately, Fats Domino was taken ill the night before, so Richard and Chuck divided Fats’ slot between them. It really was a great night - Berry playing all his best songs and Richard finishing his set with Fats’ greatest hit Blueberry Hill.

[@nancywallace1540]

I graduated high school in 69😂& 3 Dog Night was one of my faves❤it was such a groovy time watching your excitment!!✌️😍

[@solienironwolf6504]

Chuck Berry was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 18, 1926 to a middle class family which included six siblings. His father Henry worked in a flour mill and his mother Martha was a college graduate.

[@steve1991]

Chuck walked on water, and the look on Springsteen's face confirms it. One of the greatest moments of my life was dancing on stage with Chuck in Seattle in 1989 at a sold out show of 5,000 people with a few other audience members while he played Johnny B Goode while doing the duckwalk around all of us.

[@scottdaughtry6740]

I was fortunate to see Chuck in Sept 2009.... my first concert was Elvis' last (6/26/77) and saw Chuck at the end of his amazing career. Would have loved to have seen Jerry Lee Lewis but it wasn't meant to be.

[@tomhawk8330]

If you listen to the piano in the background you will hear the honky tonk bones of rock and roll. Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Fats Domino is where you want to look. 😊

[@BruceFarrar-ir1zy]

I saw him perform this live in Seattle in 1970. Still vivid in my memory.

[@alan98bert]

Chuck is the OG Rock guitar hero!

[@johncurran6031]

If you haven't seen it., check out the film Hail Hail Rock & Roll. It's a documentary about a Chuck Berry concert to celebrate his 60th birthday in St. Louis. All the songs are from Chuck Berry. It's on Prime, Apple TV, and some other streaming sites. A great film with lots of history of the early days of R&R.

[@SherryMartin-l6u]

Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen is the best eve!!! Been to 8 of his concerts and never saw anything better! Wrote all of his songs, pulled in some of the hugest crowds in Rock 'N Roll history. He's still going today and just as good. Check out Born To Run, Glory Days and my favorite, Dancing In the Dark.

[@patriciachinetti8170]

I enjoy you two, and thrilled you love different music, that Black and White night tribute to Roy has some of the most accomplished and individually famous musicians who all joined in, just to show Roy how he is appreciated, KD is playing backup for the others to, besides singing with Roy … they all showed up without credit… for him

[@sally7210]

Yeah! The Duck Walk! Chuck Berry forever!🤗👏👏👏🤗

[@citizenghosttown]

Another clever thing about "Back the Future" -- You'll recall that Michael J. Fox tells the band "Watch me for the changes and try to keep up." Chuck Berry was notorious for being the kind of band leader who you had to follow very carefully (partly because when he toured, he often played with a different band every night with no rehearsals). You'll notice that Bruce and the band rarely take their eyes off of Chuck Berry. And yes, you SHOULD immerse yourself in Springsteen. For the ultimate in Bruce anthems, try "Born to Run" or "Thunder Road" or Badlands". For devastating song writing, try "The River" or "Ghost of Tom Joad" and for sheer energy and exuberance of live performance, try "Rosalita" Enjoy!

[@ardellaculp8363]

The title of this song was the inspiration and title of a movie from the early sixties. I saw it in a theater

[@CarleenMorris-f3p]

Rock and roll brought people together as people appreciate talent. I grew up listening to Chuck Berry everytime my dad was drinking and playing records.❤

[@mrcurtis73]

This is a great video. I was smiling the whole time. Yeah, Chuck Berry was pretty much the very first guitar hero in rock ‘n’ roll. And back to the future is my favorite movie so I really enjoyed the mention of that here. 👍🏼