Chuck Berry

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Chuck Berry, performing at the Lewisham Odeon, south London, 19th February 1975.

Five Times Famous Musicians Stole from Chuck Berry

By Christopher Scapelliti, Denny Ilett last updated

The Beatles, Jeff Beck and the Beach Boys were all guilty of thieving from the Berry patch.

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Edgar and Johnny Winter

Johnny Winter Tribute ‘Brother Johnny’ Features Collaborations with Ringo Starr, Joe Bonamassa, Billy Gibbons and Many More

By Rod Brakes published

Edgar Winter's much anticipated album sports an all-star cast of guitarists including Joe Walsh, Derek Trucks and Steve Lukather.

Music
Chuck Berry with a PAF humbucker-loaded Gibson ES-350T in 1958

Watch Chuck Berry's Heart-Warming “Run Rudolph Run” Animated Video

By Rod Brakes published

Video The father of rock ‘n’ roll wishes you a merry Christmas.

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Chuck Berry (1928-2017) performs on November 23, 1981, at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan.

Hail! Hail! Gibson Presents the Chuck Berry 1970s ES-355

By Rod Brakes last updated

The father of rock ‘n’ roll is honored with another iconic signature model.

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Blues Comping 101: Essential Rhythm Approaches for Blues Guitar

By Tom Kolb last updated

Learn a variety of tried-and-true chords, riff patterns and fills that will help fortify your blues comping arsenal.

Lessons
Elvis Presley and guitarist James Burton using Fender Red Paisley Telecaster

Watch James Burton Nail Chuck Berry Classic “Johnny B. Goode” with Elvis Presley Using a Fender Paisley Red Telecaster (Behind His Head!)

By Rod Brakes published

VIDEO The King of the Telecaster and the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll share the limelight in this classic clip from 1977.

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Eric Clapton, Chuck Berry and Keith Richards at Chuck Berry's Los Angeles home during the filming of Taylor Hackford's documentary 'Hail! Hail ! Rock n Roll', 1986

Watch Eric Clapton and Keith Richards Jam with Chuck Berry

By Guitar Player Staff published

Video The ultimate triumvirate of guitar legends lets rip in this 12-bar blues bonanza.

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Chuck Berry's 1967 Gibson ES-345

One of Chuck Berry's 1967 Gibson ES-345s is Headed to Auction

By Jackson Maxwell published

The signed guitar came from Berry's personal collection, and was used at a private performance in 2002.

Guitars
Chuck Berry performs at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 15th October 1971

Trailer for 'Chuck Berry; The Original King of Rock 'N' Roll' Documentary Released

By Jackson Maxwell published

Along with Gary Clark Jr., Keith Richards and Nils Lofgren, the film features the first-ever interview with Berry's widow, Themetta “Toddy” Suggs.

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