Even the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's website entry for Berry gets it wrong: “After Elvis Presley, only Chuck Berry had more influence on the formation and development of rock & roll,” it claims. Any unbiased conversation about the foundation of rock 'n' roll begins with Berry; he isn't “after” anybody. read more
Because Chuck Berry is the Father of Rock and Roll. He laid the musical groundwork for how rock and roll would take shape, but he didn't elevate it to the popular consciousness in the United States, much less the world. read more
Chuck Berry, an iconic man, commonly known as the founding father of rock and roll. His unique style and talent left people wanting more. What is commonly overlooked is the many people who sought after the success Chuck Berry had, which lead to the resemblance in aesthetic. read more
Chuck Berry’s death last weekend had obit writers and news anchors scrambling for thesauruses to find just the right word to describe his monumental contributions to rock ’n’ roll. Yet even as the honorifics grew more lavish, there remained one title no one dared bestow upon Berry: The King of Rock ’n’ Roll. read more