We’re still in shock over the death of rock and roll music icon and pioneer Chuck Berry.
The 90-year-old musician was found dead in St. Charles County, Missouri earlier today, as we reported.
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And now, celebs are showing a LOT of love to the legend — his death is a big deal, and a big loss for music.
Here’s what dozens of celebs had to say about Berry’s death at 90 years old (below):
“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
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— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) 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 (@Huey_Lewis_News) March 18, 2017
A legend is gone. Half the rock-n-roll artist today wouldn’t be playing had Chuck not been there at the beginning. https://t.co/Z0VQBYFTsN
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) March 18, 2017
R.I.P. To the father of ROCK N ROLL the genius CHUCK BERRY ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾Johnny be good
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) March 18, 2017
RIP Chuck Berry… https://t.co/Wmbg5wXRzz
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) March 18, 2017
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 merged blues & swing into the phenomenon of early rock’n’roll. In music, he cast one of the longest shadows. Thank You Chuck. pic.twitter.com/0TwpdDmw9e
— The Jacksons (@Jacksons) March 18, 2017
Rest In Peace, Chuck Berry. You changed music. You changed everyone that listened to your music. Thank you. https://t.co/NxwfWRFD3S
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) March 18, 2017
One of the most underrated lyricists- #RIPChuckBerry
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) March 18, 2017
R I P Chuck Berry …
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) March 18, 2017
The King is dead. RIP Chuck Berry.
— marc maron (@marcmaron) March 18, 2017
Ugh.
So sad.
RIP, Mr. Berry.
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