Chuck Berry (Official Thread)

[Nai Noswad]

the stones helped out chuck in his later years,but i never heard him say a good thing about them in interviews.

...a man with a renowned ego(in the nicest way!)..didn't need to openly declare anything...he did quite often to Julian Lennon about his late Father, John.
He had a mutual respect I'd say-coupled with some hero worship from the Stones.Chuck was extremely complimentary about Keith & Brian's guitar work when he visited them at Studio .1 at Chess.Bill spotted him peeking in as they were cutting Don Raye's song ;Down The Road Apiece...perfected by Berry.

Rolling Stones - Down The Road Apiece.

Ian Stewart politely suggested they record the next number at a "slower pace",so not to worry old Anderson Berry about his 'crown' especially on home turf.

Rolling Stones - Reelin' and Rockin'.

...Chuck was invited to join in on the '69 Tour of the States to fill in for BB.King who was contractually obligated. Keith saw he was paid 'upfront'.
I've always viewed Chuck Berry as an innovator and craftsman of riff and lyric.
A time served penitentiary man ,who was tough and protective of his craft....maybe felt he needn't kiss ass to no brit...especially copying him riff for riff.
I saw the Stones perform Let It Rock....Keith was on fire!

 

[rushzepfanatic]

stones are all basically white chuck berrys imo

 

[Nai Noswad]

stones are all basically white chuck berrys imo

How odd!

 

[dr wu]

My friend Mike ( we called him mick') played this constantly in college to learn it ,,,he had a gold top Les Paul std. He played Get Yer Yas Yas so much he wore it out.
"Carol' ....from live Stones of course....written by Berry.