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  5. Chuck Berry, 100th birthday on 18 October – died in 2017

Chuck Berry, 100th birthday on 18 October – died in 2017

Oct 18, 2026

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  • Chuck Berry: Father of Rock n Roll 1926-2017 Mar. 8, 2005 - 10796.CHUCK BERRY 1979. ALLAN ADLER- PHOTOS Copyright: xAllanxS.xAdlerx

    Chuck Berry: Father of Rock n Roll 1926-2017 Mar. 8, 2005 - 10796.CHUCK BERRY 1979. ALLAN ADLER- PHOTOS Copyright: xAllanxS.xAdlerx

  • Chuck Berry: Father of Rock n Roll 1926-2017 Dec 03, 2000; Washington, DC, USA; Musician CHUCK BERRY attends the 2000 Kennedy Center Honors.. Copyright: xChrisxKleponisx

    Chuck Berry: Father of Rock n Roll 1926-2017 Dec 03, 2000; Washington, DC, USA; Musician CHUCK BERRY attends the 2000 Kennedy Center Honors.. Copyright: xChrisxKleponisx

  • Chuck Berry at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards on February 28, 1984. Copyright: xRalphxDominguez MediaPunchx

    Chuck Berry at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards on February 28, 1984. Copyright: xRalphxDominguez MediaPunchx

  • Chuck Berry performing live in concert at The Rockhal Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg - 19.11.07, Portugal Rui M Leal WENN 5057430.jpg

    Chuck Berry performing live in concert at The Rockhal Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg - 19.11.07, Portugal Rui M Leal WENN 5057430.jpg

  • Chuck Berry, 1965 American singer and guitar player Chuck Berry during a concert at the Olympia Hall in Paris in 1965. Photo André Crudo Copyright: xAndréxCrudo Photo12x ACD23A00291 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!

    Chuck Berry, 1965 American singer and guitar player Chuck Berry during a concert at the Olympia Hall in Paris in 1965. Photo André Crudo Copyright: xAndréxCrudo Photo12x ACD23A00291 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!

  • Anefo photo collection. Arrival Chuck Berry (singer) at Schiphol. February 3, 1965. Noord-Holland, Schiphol Copyright: xpiemagsx pienatarchpart216092021-50895 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!

    Anefo photo collection. Arrival Chuck Berry (singer) at Schiphol. February 3, 1965. Noord-Holland, Schiphol Copyright: xpiemagsx pienatarchpart216092021-50895 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!

  • Anefo photo collection. Arrival Chuck Berry (singer) at Schiphol, Chuck Berry and His sister Lucy Ann during press conference. February 3, 1965. Noord-Holland, Schiphol Copyright: xpiemagsx pienatarchpart216092021-50891 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!

    Anefo photo collection. Arrival Chuck Berry (singer) at Schiphol, Chuck Berry and His sister Lucy Ann during press conference. February 3, 1965. Noord-Holland, Schiphol Copyright: xpiemagsx pienatarchpart216092021-50891 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!

  • 1 concert Chuck Berry, voc, g, rock, music, 4 July 1987 Music from USA, berliner Waldbühne, Rock n Roll, Copyright: xBriganixArt HEINRICHx 00006273_00006273

    1 concert Chuck Berry, voc, g, rock, music, 4 July 1987 Music from USA, berliner Waldbühne, Rock n Roll, Copyright: xBriganixArt HEINRICHx 00006273_00006273

  • CADILLAC RECORDS, foreground: Mos Def as Chuck Berry, 2008. Sony BMG Feature Films Courtesy Everett Collection Sony Pictures Courtesy Everett Collection !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xSonyxPictures CourtesyxEverettxCollectionx MCDCARE EC059

    CADILLAC RECORDS, foreground: Mos Def as Chuck Berry, 2008. Sony BMG Feature Films Courtesy Everett Collection Sony Pictures Courtesy Everett Collection !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xSonyxPictures CourtesyxEverettxCollectionx MCDCARE EC059

  • Chuck Berry and Eddy Mitchell, 1965 French singer Eddy Mitchell in the backstages of the Paris Olympia Hall has come to attend the concert of Chuck Berry. Paris, February 1965 Photo André Crudo Copyright: xAndréxCrudo Photo12x ACD17A00106

    Chuck Berry and Eddy Mitchell, 1965 French singer Eddy Mitchell in the backstages of the Paris Olympia Hall has come to attend the concert of Chuck Berry. Paris, February 1965 Photo André Crudo Copyright: xAndréxCrudo Photo12x ACD17A00106

  • Chuck Berry, 1964 American singer and guitar player Chuck Berry during a concert at the Olympia Hall in Paris in 1964. Photo André Crudo Copyright: xAndréxCrudo Photo12x ACD17A00097

    Chuck Berry, 1964 American singer and guitar player Chuck Berry during a concert at the Olympia Hall in Paris in 1964. Photo André Crudo Copyright: xAndréxCrudo Photo12x ACD17A00097

  • Family members of the late Chuck Berry file past his casket during a memorial service at the Pageant Theater in St. Louis on April 9, 2017. Berry died on March 18, 2017 at the age of 90. SLP2017040917 BILLxGREENBLATT

    Family members of the late Chuck Berry file past his casket during a memorial service at the Pageant Theater in St. Louis on April 9, 2017. Berry died on March 18, 2017 at the age of 90. SLP2017040917 BILLxGREENBLATT

  • March 19, 2017 - Hollywood, California, U.S. - I15892CHW.Flowers Placed On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star Of Father Of Rock n Roll, Chuck Berry .1779 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA.03 20 2017.A MEMORIAL WREATH IS PLACED ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR OF ROCK N ROLL PIONEER CHUCK BERRY .©Clinton H.Wallace Photomundo International Photos Inc Hollywood U.S. - ZUMAw87_ 20170319_zaf_w87_033 Copyright: xClintonxWallacex

    March 19, 2017 - Hollywood, California, U.S. - I15892CHW.Flowers Placed On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star Of Father Of Rock n Roll, Chuck Berry .1779 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA.03 20 2017.A MEMORIAL WREATH IS PLACED ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR OF ROCK N ROLL PIONEER CHUCK BERRY .©Clinton H.Wallace Photomundo International Photos Inc Hollywood U.S. - ZUMAw87_ 20170319_zaf_w87_033 Copyright: xClintonxWallacex

  • Legendary guitarist Chuck Berry poses with his star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame outside of Blueberry Hill Resturant in University City, Missouri on June 25, 1989. Berry died at his home in St. Charles County Missouri on March 18, 2017 at the age of 90. SLP2017032001 BILLxGREENBLATT

    Legendary guitarist Chuck Berry poses with his star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame outside of Blueberry Hill Resturant in University City, Missouri on June 25, 1989. Berry died at his home in St. Charles County Missouri on March 18, 2017 at the age of 90. SLP2017032001 BILLxGREENBLATT

  • CHUCK BERRY (October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With iconic songs such as Maybellene (1955), Roll Over Beethoven (1956), Rock and Roll Music (1957) and Johnny B. Goode (1958), Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and consumerism and music featuring guitar solos and showmanship that were a major influence on subsequent rock music. PICTURED: Oct. 16, 1986 - St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. - Rock and roll music legend CHUCK BERRY poses for a photo before his 60th birthday concert with a superb band put together by K. Richards at Fox Theatre. St. Louis U.S. - ZUMA 20110101_mda_g49_5607 Copyright: xGlobexPhotosx

    CHUCK BERRY (October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With iconic songs such as Maybellene (1955), Roll Over Beethoven (1956), Rock and Roll Music (1957) and Johnny B. Goode (1958), Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and consumerism and music featuring guitar solos and showmanship that were a major influence on subsequent rock music. PICTURED: Oct. 16, 1986 - St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. - Rock and roll music legend CHUCK BERRY poses for a photo before his 60th birthday concert with a superb band put together by K. Richards at Fox Theatre. St. Louis U.S. - ZUMA 20110101_mda_g49_5607 Copyright: xGlobexPhotosx

  • CHUCK BERRY (October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With iconic songs such as Maybellene (1955), Roll Over Beethoven (1956), Rock and Roll Music (1957) and Johnny B. Goode (1958), Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and consumerism and music featuring guitar solos and showmanship that were a major influence on subsequent rock music. PICTURED: CHUCK BERRY and MICHAEL JACKSON circa 1980. - ZUMA 20050114_mda_g49_158 Copyright: xGlobexPhotosx

    CHUCK BERRY (October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With iconic songs such as Maybellene (1955), Roll Over Beethoven (1956), Rock and Roll Music (1957) and Johnny B. Goode (1958), Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and consumerism and music featuring guitar solos and showmanship that were a major influence on subsequent rock music. PICTURED: CHUCK BERRY and MICHAEL JACKSON circa 1980. - ZUMA 20050114_mda_g49_158 Copyright: xGlobexPhotosx

  • CHUCK BERRY (October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With iconic songs such as Maybellene (1955), Roll Over Beethoven (1956), Rock and Roll Music (1957) and Johnny B. Goode (1958), Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and consumerism and music featuring guitar solos and showmanship that were a major influence on subsequent rock music. PICTURED: Rock-n-Roll pioneers CARL PERKINS and CHUCK BERRY in 1994. - ZUMA 20050114_mda_g49_132 Copyright: xWalterxWeissmanx

    CHUCK BERRY (October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With iconic songs such as Maybellene (1955), Roll Over Beethoven (1956), Rock and Roll Music (1957) and Johnny B. Goode (1958), Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and consumerism and music featuring guitar solos and showmanship that were a major influence on subsequent rock music. PICTURED: Rock-n-Roll pioneers CARL PERKINS and CHUCK BERRY in 1994. - ZUMA 20050114_mda_g49_132 Copyright: xWalterxWeissmanx

  • CHUCK BERRY (October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With iconic songs such as Maybellene (1955), Roll Over Beethoven (1956), Rock and Roll Music (1957) and Johnny B. Goode (1958), Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and consumerism and music featuring guitar solos and showmanship that were a major influence on subsequent rock music. PICTURED: CHUCK BERRY in 1964. - ZUMA 19640112_mda_g49_001 Copyright: xGlobexPhotosx

    CHUCK BERRY (October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With iconic songs such as Maybellene (1955), Roll Over Beethoven (1956), Rock and Roll Music (1957) and Johnny B. Goode (1958), Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and consumerism and music featuring guitar solos and showmanship that were a major influence on subsequent rock music. PICTURED: CHUCK BERRY in 1964. - ZUMA 19640112_mda_g49_001 Copyright: xGlobexPhotosx

  • CHUCK BERRY (October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With iconic songs such as Maybellene (1955), Roll Over Beethoven (1956), Rock and Roll Music (1957) and Johnny B. Goode (1958), Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and consumerism and music featuring guitar solos and showmanship that were a major influence on subsequent rock music. PICTURED: May 13, 1968 - Toronto, Canada - CHUCK BERRY performs. Toronto Canada - ZUMA 19680513_mda_t14_458 Copyright: xFrankxLennonx

    CHUCK BERRY (October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With iconic songs such as Maybellene (1955), Roll Over Beethoven (1956), Rock and Roll Music (1957) and Johnny B. Goode (1958), Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and consumerism and music featuring guitar solos and showmanship that were a major influence on subsequent rock music. PICTURED: May 13, 1968 - Toronto, Canada - CHUCK BERRY performs. Toronto Canada - ZUMA 19680513_mda_t14_458 Copyright: xFrankxLennonx

  • CHUCK BERRY (October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With iconic songs such as Maybellene (1955), Roll Over Beethoven (1956), Rock and Roll Music (1957) and Johnny B. Goode (1958), Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and consumerism and music featuring guitar solos and showmanship that were a major influence on subsequent rock music. PICTURED: CHUCK BERRY and MARY CROSBY circa 1970 s. - ZUMA 20050114_mda_g49_159 Copyright: xGlobexPhotosx

    CHUCK BERRY (October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With iconic songs such as Maybellene (1955), Roll Over Beethoven (1956), Rock and Roll Music (1957) and Johnny B. Goode (1958), Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and consumerism and music featuring guitar solos and showmanship that were a major influence on subsequent rock music. PICTURED: CHUCK BERRY and MARY CROSBY circa 1970 s. - ZUMA 20050114_mda_g49_159 Copyright: xGlobexPhotosx

  • CHUCK BERRY (October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With iconic songs such as Maybellene (1955), Roll Over Beethoven (1956), Rock and Roll Music (1957) and Johnny B. Goode (1958), Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and consumerism and music featuring guitar solos and showmanship that were a major influence on subsequent rock music. PICTURED: CHUCK BERRY circa 1960. - ZUMA 20050114_mda_g49_003 Copyright: xDickxMillerx

    CHUCK BERRY (October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With iconic songs such as Maybellene (1955), Roll Over Beethoven (1956), Rock and Roll Music (1957) and Johnny B. Goode (1958), Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and consumerism and music featuring guitar solos and showmanship that were a major influence on subsequent rock music. PICTURED: CHUCK BERRY circa 1960. - ZUMA 20050114_mda_g49_003 Copyright: xDickxMillerx

  • CHUCK BERRY (October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With iconic songs such as Maybellene (1955), Roll Over Beethoven (1956), Rock and Roll Music (1957) and Johnny B. Goode (1958), Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and consumerism and music featuring guitar solos and showmanship that were a major influence on subsequent rock music. PICTURED: CHUCK BERRY circa 1960. - ZUMA 20050114_mda_g49_002 Copyright: xDickxMillerx

    CHUCK BERRY (October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With iconic songs such as Maybellene (1955), Roll Over Beethoven (1956), Rock and Roll Music (1957) and Johnny B. Goode (1958), Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and consumerism and music featuring guitar solos and showmanship that were a major influence on subsequent rock music. PICTURED: CHUCK BERRY circa 1960. - ZUMA 20050114_mda_g49_002 Copyright: xDickxMillerx

  • Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock n Roll, USA 1987, Regie: Taylor Hackford, Mitwirkende: Churck Berry, Keith Richards Copyright: IFTN UnitedArchives05811

    Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock n Roll, USA 1987, Regie: Taylor Hackford, Mitwirkende: Churck Berry, Keith Richards Copyright: IFTN UnitedArchives05811

  • Jul 03, 2010 - Irvine, California, USA - Music legend CHUCK BERRY, 84, prepares to sign an autograph at the 16th annual Hootenanny music an cultural festival at Oak Canyon Ranch, Irvine, CA on Saturday July 3rd, 2010. - ZUMAl99_

    Jul 03, 2010 - Irvine, California, USA - Music legend CHUCK BERRY, 84, prepares to sign an autograph at the 16th annual Hootenanny music an cultural festival at Oak Canyon Ranch, Irvine, CA on Saturday July 3rd, 2010. - ZUMAl99_

  • Legendary Rock n Roll guitarist Chuck Berry holds his bobblehead before a ceremonial first pitch during the Arizona Diamondbacks - St. Louis Cardinals baseball game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on May 21, 2014. SLP2014052101

    Legendary Rock n Roll guitarist Chuck Berry holds his bobblehead before a ceremonial first pitch during the Arizona Diamondbacks - St. Louis Cardinals baseball game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on May 21, 2014. SLP2014052101

  • Szenenbild UnitedArchives01193101

    Szenenbild UnitedArchives01193101

  • ITAR-TASS: MOSCOW, RUSSIA. OCTOBER 20, 2013. American guitarist, singer and songwriter Chuck Berry (C background) performing at Izvestia Hall. RE12D47E

    ITAR-TASS: MOSCOW, RUSSIA. OCTOBER 20, 2013. American guitarist, singer and songwriter Chuck Berry (C background) performing at Izvestia Hall. RE12D47E

  • Chuck Berry - known as one of rock & roll s great lyricists UnitedArchives00933679

    Chuck Berry - known as one of rock & roll s great lyricists UnitedArchives00933679

  • Chuck Berry an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. UnitedArchives00111448

    Chuck Berry an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. UnitedArchives00111448

  • New York, New York, U.S. - F2120.1986.JERRY LEE LEWIS, Chuck Berry and Ray Charles. New York U.S. - ZUMAba9

    New York, New York, U.S. - F2120.1986.JERRY LEE LEWIS, Chuck Berry and Ray Charles. New York U.S. - ZUMAba9

  • The Chuck Berry statue stands near a Christmas tree in the Delmar Loop in University City, Missouri on December 17, 2011. SLP2011121708

    The Chuck Berry statue stands near a Christmas tree in the Delmar Loop in University City, Missouri on December 17, 2011. SLP2011121708

  • Chuck Berry (Musiker) 02 88 köh Mann Musik Blues Jazz Pop USA Amerika dunkelhäutig dunkelhaarig Locken Bart leger Hemd Weste gestreift sitzend Tisch Mikrophon Kopfhörer Portrait hoch neutral

    Chuck Berry (Musiker) 02 88 köh Mann Musik Blues Jazz Pop USA Amerika dunkelhäutig dunkelhaarig Locken Bart leger Hemd Weste gestreift sitzend Tisch Mikrophon Kopfhörer Portrait hoch neutral

  • Rock and Roll legend Chuck Berry throws a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs-St. louis Cardinals baseball game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on July 29, 2011. SLP2011072921

    Rock and Roll legend Chuck Berry throws a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs-St. louis Cardinals baseball game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on July 29, 2011. SLP2011072921

  • Rock and Roll legend Chuck Berry performs during a free concert in Kiener Plaza in St. Louis on July 29, 2010. The free concert was given for those who want to volunteer to work at the 2012 Democratic convention should St. Louis be chosen as the site. A group from the DNC who is touring the city, also attended the concert. SLP2010072911

    Rock and Roll legend Chuck Berry performs during a free concert in Kiener Plaza in St. Louis on July 29, 2010. The free concert was given for those who want to volunteer to work at the 2012 Democratic convention should St. Louis be chosen as the site. A group from the DNC who is touring the city, also attended the concert. SLP2010072911

  • Sänger Chuck Berry während eines Konzerts in der Arena in Leipzig

    Sänger Chuck Berry während eines Konzerts in der Arena in Leipzig

  • Sänger Chuck Berry (vorn Mitte, USA) jubelnd anlässlich seines 80. Geburtstages vor einem Footballspiel im Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis slp2006101508

    Sänger Chuck Berry (vorn Mitte, USA) jubelnd anlässlich seines 80. Geburtstages vor einem Footballspiel im Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis slp2006101508

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