He was one of rock n rolls greatest poets, McCartney said.
He will be missed but remembered by everyone who ever loved rock n roll.
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Read McCartneys full statement below.
Chuck Berry sadly passed away over the weekend.
He was one of rock n rolls greatest poets.
He will be missed but remembered by everyone who ever loved rock n roll.
His stories were more like poems than lyrics the likes of Johnny B Goode or Maybellene.
To us, he was a magician making music that was exotic yet normal at the same time.
We learnt so many things from him which led us into a dream world of rock n roll music.
Chuck was and is forever more one of rock n rolls greatest legends all over the world.
