Am vergangenen Samstag verlor die Rockwelt ihren Pionier Chuck Berry. So reagierten Musiker wie die Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Queen, Kiss oder Guns N‘ Roses auf den Tod des Rock’n’Roll-Vorreiters.
Am 18. März 2017 starb Charles Edward Anderson Berry Sr., besser bekannt als Chuck Berry, im Alter von 90 Jahren.
Für sie war er ein Held. Von ihm hatten sie gelernt und wurden so selbst zu musikalischen Helden. Seht hier, wie emotional Bands und Stars wie die Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Brian Wilson, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Queen, Elton John, Kiss oder Guns N‘ Roses in den sozialen Medien und live auf der Bühne auf die Nachricht vom Tod ihres Idols Chuck Berry reagierten:
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
Chuck Berry was not only a brilliant guitarist, singer and performer, but most importantly, he was a master craftsman as a songwriter. 2/3
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) March 18, 2017
Chuck Berry’s songs will live forever 3/3https://t.co/hS7mrZCyNZ pic.twitter.com/ImNKAHZWiX
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) 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
„One of my big lights has gone out.”
– Keith, 3/18/17 pic.twitter.com/I86dHlvN5W— Keith Richards (@officialKeef) March 19, 2017
So sad ~ with the passing of Chuck Berry comes the end of an era . He was one of the best and my inspiration , a true character indeed. pic.twitter.com/OnT8YXZpPn
— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) March 18, 2017
— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) March 19, 2017
The greatest rock & roll songwriter of all time. Thanks for all those wonderful records that will define rock music forever. #RIPChuckBerry pic.twitter.com/b87ZhCkECP
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) March 19, 2017
„If you had to give Rock ’n‘ Roll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry“
John Lennon (with Chuck Berry)
Mike Douglas TV Show, 1972 pic.twitter.com/ViJtLblEwt— John Lennon (@johnlennon) March 18, 2017
„Go, go, go Little Queenie…“ #RIPChuckBerry pic.twitter.com/Hu7w0iGUEO
— Queen (@QueenWillRock) March 18, 2017
All of us rockers stand on the shoulders of the man who invented the ‚duck walk.‘ Hail, hail Chuck Berry. – JD pic.twitter.com/zrtQtfG0uS
— John Densmore (@JohnDensmore) March 19, 2017
Heart broken to hear of the passing of Chuck Berry. He was undisputedly the king. A moment of… https://t.co/sR8A2YMnq0
— Slash (@Slash) March 18, 2017
It started with Chuck Berry. He inspired us all. The 1st album I bought was Chuck’s „Live at the Tivoli“ and I was never the same.
— Rod Stewart (@rodstewart) 18. März 2017
RIP CHUCK BERRY. Truly a cornerstone of all that is, was and will be Rock and Roll. An icon like few others. https://t.co/4xdwGAOSDs
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) March 18, 2017
My profound respect and admiration to one of the founding fathers of rock and roll, who sadly passed today — the late, great CHUCK BERRY
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) March 18, 2017
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
Rock n roll would not be what it is today without the influence of @ChuckBerry! Thank God for his Rock and roll presence on this planet!
— Sammy Hagar (@sammyhagar) March 19, 2017
He had a gtr style that influenced so many generations of players. Oh yes and how to write a great RnR song. Rest in peace dear Chuck https://t.co/bWQogYSyqw
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) March 18, 2017
Just let me hear some of that rock ’n‘ roll music any old way you use it I am playing I’m talking about you. God bless Chuck Berry Chuck pic.twitter.com/XmwmaGzGpL
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) 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
Rest In Peace Chuck Berry pic.twitter.com/mBIVYnOaCu
— Tom Petty (@tompetty) 19. März 2017
I am so sad to hear about Chuck Berry passing – a big inspiration! He will be missed by everyone who loves Rock ’n Roll. Love & Mercy
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) March 18, 2017
Brian with Chuck Berry, Kona Hawaii July 4, 2008 #rocknroll pic.twitter.com/RZFhlsdn0o
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) 20. März 2017
Rest in Peace Chuck Berry….one of the original rock and roll guitar legends….thank you for the music!
— Rush (@rushtheband) March 19, 2017
The first, the best, a friend. Rest In Peace Chuck Berry. #tweet #chuckberry pic.twitter.com/5EkW8AWb0N
— Gregg Allman (@GreggAllman) 19. März 2017
RIP Chuck Berry. One of my early concerts as a teen was seeing you. I was awed then and that feeling has never waned.
— Duff McKagan (@DuffMcKagan) March 19, 2017
Chuck Berry
One of the greatest rock’n’roll artists to ever exist . His music lives on !— Izzy Stradlin (@IzzyStradlin999) March 19, 2017
Ah Chuck how we will miss you.
— Jesse Colin Young (@JesseColinYoung) March 18, 2017
Even though u would only let me play 2notes in „Memphis“ when I played bass for you
— Jesse Colin Young (@JesseColinYoung) March 18, 2017
RIP Chuck Berry… https://t.co/Wmbg5wXRzz
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) March 18, 2017
Hail Hail Rock and Roll! #ripchuckberry https://t.co/3Wes4AfT1D
— Rob Zombie (@RobZombie) March 18, 2017
My fond thoughts on Chuck Berry – on Bri’s Soapbox here — https://t.co/a6RER5UaIL Bri pic.twitter.com/gpBkXKifOj
— Dr. Brian May (@DrBrianMay) March 19, 2017
One of the first solos I ever learned was Chuck Berry’s. I’m truly saddened this morning, as we’ve lost another legend. RIP Mr. Berry!
— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) March 19, 2017
RIP #ChuckBerry, the genesis behind the great sound of rock n roll. All of us in rock have now lost our father. pic.twitter.com/VazeRI4VvM
— Alice Cooper (@RealAliceCooper) March 19, 2017
Remembering Chuck Berry. https://t.co/jBSTKmRqRX
— FOGHAT (@FOGHAT) March 19, 2017
RIP Chuck Berry #allhailrockandroll pic.twitter.com/Yal9fALqDd
— Glenn Hughes (@glenn_hughes) March 19, 2017
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
Hail , Hail Rock N‘ Roll #Rip #chuckberry #pioneer @ Los Angeles, California https://t.co/7AhTUbdktt
— matt sorum (@mattsorum) March 19, 2017
the 1st rock n roll guitarslingin‘ outlaw !
RIP Chuck Berry https://t.co/59frU4L4qs— Gilby Clarke (@gilbyclarke) March 19, 2017
RIP. Chuck Berry. I back him a few times in the 60s. LEGEND
— Carmine Appice (@carmineappice1) March 19, 2017
Chuck Berry IS rock and roll!
It's sad day for rock and roll, but his music will live on forever.
Hail, hail rock and roll!!!!! pic.twitter.com/ANCkKaglQW— AC/DC (@acdc) 19. März 2017
— The Beatles (@thebeatles) March 19, 2017
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