The question of who exactly invented rock and roll may never ever be conclusively decided.
Charles County police confirmed.
Inside the home, first responders observed an unresponsive man and immediately administered lifesaving techniques.
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According to the post, The family requests privacy during this time of bereavement.
(In the 2008 movieCadillac Recordsinspired by the Chess Records story, Mos Def portrayed Berry.)
However, he remained a revered figure by the music icons he had inspired.
One of my big lights has gone out!
the Stones guitarist wrote alongside a photo of him and Berry.
Richards band offered its remembrance as well.
The Rolling Stones are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Chuck Berry.
His songs will live forever.
Lead singer Mick Jagger added, I am so sad to hear of Chuck Berrys passing.
I want to thank him for all the inspirational music he gave to us.
He lit up our teenage years, and blew life into our dreams of being musicians and performers.
His lyrics shone above others and threw a strange light on the American dream.
Chuck, you were amazing, and your music is engraved inside us forever.
Hillary and I loved Chuck Berry for as long as we can remember, he said.
The man was inseparable from his music both were utterly original and distinctly American.
made our feet move and our hearts more joyful.
And along the way, he changed our country and the history of popular music.
His life was a treasure and a triumph, and hell never be forgotten.
Our hearts go out to his family and his countless friends and fans.
