Remembering Chuck Berry: Twitter Becomes A Stage, Shining Bright For Rock 'N' Roll Icon
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- On Saturday, Chuck Berry, a music pioneer often called "the Father of Rock 'n' Roll," was found dead at a residence outside St. Louis.
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Mourning the death of a music icon, Twitter became a stage, shining bright for Chuck Berry. Musicians, bands and celebrities honored his life and career on Twitter.
Chuck Berry died. This breaks my heart, but 90 years old ain't bad for rock and roll. Johnny B. Goode forever.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) March 18, 2017
Chuck Berry. Maybe the most important figure in all of rock and roll. His music and his influence will last forever. - Huey
— Huey Lewis (@HueyLewisNews) March 18, 2017
R I P. And peace and love Chuck Berry Mr. rock 'n' roll music ????✌️????????????????☮ pic.twitter.com/hS2S2lUORf
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 18, 2017
"If you had to give Rock 'n' Roll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry"
— John Lennon ☮️????️ (@johnlennon) March 18, 2017
John Lennon (with Chuck Berry)
Mike Douglas TV Show, 1972 pic.twitter.com/ViJtLblEwt
The great Chuck Berry has died, may he forever be remembered @ksdknews pic.twitter.com/L37CLgCZv4
— Jason Aubry (@JAubryMedia) March 18, 2017