Celebs Remember The Late Great Chuck Berry

“We'll miss you, Chuck,” former President Obama wrote.

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By Paula Rogo · Updated October 26, 2020

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The world is mourning the death of one of the key founders of Rock n Roll. Charles Edward Anderson Berry Sr., better known as legendary musician Chuck Berry, was found dead in his home in Missouri.

Berry was among the first group of performers inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. He was 90.

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Tributes from some of the genre’s greatest artists, as well as fans of music, have been pouring in since the news was announced.

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Here are some of them:

Barack Obama

Chuck Berry rolled over everyone who came before him – and turned up everyone who came after. We'll miss you, Chuck. Be good.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 19, 2017

Bruce Springsteen

Chuck Berry was rock's greatest practitioner, guitarist, and the greatest pure rock 'n' roll writer who ever lived.
— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) March 18, 2017

Lenny Kravitz

Hail Hail Chuck Berry!!! None of us would have been here without you. Rock on brother! https://t.co/tOMuQzUgPX
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) March 18, 2017

Mick Jagger

I am so sad to hear of Chuck Berry's passing. I want to thank him for all the inspirational music he gave to us. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/9zQbH5bo9V
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) March 18, 2017

He lit up our teenage years, and blew life into our dreams of being musicians and performers. 2/3 #ChuckBerry
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) March 18, 2017

His lyrics shone above others & threw a strange light on the American dream. Chuck you were amazing&your music is engraved inside us forever
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) March 18, 2017

QuestLove

Journalists are getting it wrong #ChuckBerry didn't help define or was part of the fabric: he literally was THE STANDARD of rock n roll.
— ?st (@questlove) March 19, 2017

Bill Clinton

Chuck Berry’s life was a treasure and a triumph, and he’ll never be forgotten. https://t.co/3Q7z0NatUd
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) March 19, 2017

Chuck D

RIP King Of Rock And Roll Mr Chuck Berry. On Behalf of @PublicEnemyFTP and @prophetsofrage it was fitting for me to salute with this Art pic.twitter.com/pTJpAfO9Qa
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) March 19, 2017

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Chuck Berry. He was a true pioneer of rock'n'roll & a massive influence. pic.twitter.com/RT4NZH3KeQ
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) March 18, 2017

The Jacksons

Chuck Berry merged blues & swing into the phenomenon of early rock’n’roll. In music, he cast one of the longest shadows. Thank You Chuck. pic.twitter.com/0TwpdDmw9e
— The Jacksons (@Jacksons) March 18, 2017

Ringo Starr

R I P. And peace and love Chuck Berry Mr. rock 'n' roll music 😎✌️🌟💖🎵🎶☮ pic.twitter.com/hS2S2lUORf
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 18, 2017

Q-Tip

https://twitter.com/QtipTheAbstract/status/843239696960569345

Carole King

RIP Chuck Berryhttps://t.co/9MoHHXnxD7
— Carole King (@Carole_King) March 18, 2017