Chuck Berry 
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RIP Chuck Berry: Roll over rock 'n' roll

Legendary artiste dies at the age of 90

Nishad Neelambaran

Legendary Rock 'n' Roll pioneer Chuck Berry died at his home in Missouri, USA. He was 90-years-old.Emergency responders were summoned to his residence. However, he was found unresponsive. Attempts were made to revive him. However, he was pronounced dead shortly before 1.30 P.M., police said.

Berry crafted Rock 'n' Roll with his intelligent lyrics and soulful music; the songs that remained fresh for several decades. While Sweet Little Sixteen captured rock 'n' roll genre, School Day, was a liberation to a new sound and a way of life among classics. 

Chuck Berry

Johnny B. Goode, Roll Over Beethoven were a few other tracks that still remains as an anthem in the Rock 'n' roll history. His fascination with chord progressions and rhythms on his guitar always stimulated his audience. 

Several hits that topped the charts in 1974 were Roll Over Beethoven, School Day, Sweet Little Sixteen, Too Much Monkey Business and Almost Grown. His immortal songs will be etched in every music lovers heart.

The All-Time Chuck Berry playlist:

Mayballene

Johnny B Goode

Roll Over Beethoven

Let It Rock

Too Much Monkey Business

School Day

Memphis

Nadine

Havana Moon

Back In The USA

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