Photos: The career of Chuck Berry
Remembering Chuck Berry: The rock and roll legend died Saturday, March 18, at the age of 90.聽
Who's next for the St. 亚洲无码 Walk of Fame?
- Robert Cohen
Images of the St. 亚洲无码 Walk of Fame star of Nelly and a mural featuring musicians Willie Mae Ford Smith, Chuck Berry and Grace Bumbry - painted by Leah Nixon and Macy Moore - are seen in a multiple exposure photograph taken in The Loop on Delmar Boulevard on Thursday, June 12, 2014. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
St. 亚洲无码 stars
- ERIK M. LUNSFORD
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2001-- Chuck Berry waves to the crowd shortly before the keynote address Sunday afternoon at the 13th Annual Induction Ceremony of the St. 亚洲无码 Walk of Fame at an outdoor stage at 6504 Delmar in University City, Missouri. PHOTO BY ERIK M. LUNSFORD
Inaugural member of Delmar Loop's Walk of Fame
- Post-Dispatch photo
Chuck Berry poses by his star on the Walk of Fame in the Delmar Loop.
Chuck Berry, 1950s
A youthful Chuck Berry performs his trademark "duck walk." This vintage photo now hangs in the Duck Room at Blueberry Hill in University City, where Berry still performs. Berry also has a sidewalk star on the St. 亚洲无码 Walk of Fame.
Chuck Berry honored, 1989
Chuck Berry, the St. 亚洲无码 native who gave us classic 1950s rock 'n' roll songs such as "Johnny B. Goode" and "Maybelline," is honored with a star on Delmar Boulevard's Walk of Fame in 1989.
Chuck Berry wows with his 200th show at the Duck Room
- Laurie Skrivan
At 87, rock n' roll legend Chuck Berry wows the crowd with his 200th show on the stage in the Duck Room at Blueberry Hill in University City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Berry performed for more than 90 minutes. Photo by Laurie Skrivan lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Chuck Berry wows with his 200th show at the Duck Room
- Laurie Skrivan
At 87, rock n' roll legend Chuck Berry wows the crowd with his 200th show on the stage in the Duck Room at Blueberry Hill in University City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Berry performed for more than 90 minutes. Photo by Laurie Skrivan lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Chuck Berry wows with his 200th show at the Duck Room
- Laurie Skrivan
At 87, rock n' roll legend Chuck Berry wows the crowd with his 200th show on the stage in the Duck Room at Blueberry Hill in University City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Berry performed for more than 90 minutes. Photo by Laurie Skrivan lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Chuck Berry wows with his 200th show at the Duck Room
- Laurie Skrivan
At 87, rock n' roll legend Chuck Berry wows the crowd with his 200th show on the stage in the Duck Room at Blueberry Hill in University City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Berry performed for more than 90 minutes. Photo by Laurie Skrivan lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Blaze destroy's Chuck Berry's studio
- Post-Dispatch file photo
The ruins of Chuck Berry's studio, which burned on his farm near Wentzville.
Berry brought up on drug and sex abuse charges
- Post-Dispatch file photo
Chuck Berry at a press conference last June called by St. 亚洲无码 Charles County Prosecutor William J. Hannah.
Chuck Berry at Southern Air
- Post-Dispatch file photo
Entertainer Chuck Berry at a counter of his restaurant, the newly renovated Southern Air, in Wentzville.
Berry Richards Young
- FRANKIE ZITHS
Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones, left, Neil Young, center, and Chuck Berry perform together at the finale of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Awards in New York City, Thursday night, Jan. 24, 1986. (AP Photo/Frankie Ziths)
Chuck Berry Tax Evasion
- Post-Dispatch file photo
Chuck Berry, the rock 'n' roller who influenced everyone from the Beatles to the Beach Boys, follows one of his attorneys to court 5/22 where he pleaded innocent to federal charges of income tax evasion. Berry paid $189,134 in income taxes for 1973, but the Internal Revenue Service said in a three-count indictment that he did not pay enough. Berry, 52, was born in St. 亚洲无码 and lives on rambling grounds near Wentzville. He still performs regularly in rock 'n' roll revivals.
Ring, ring goes the bell! Chuck Berry turns 75
- LAURIE SKRIVAN
"The thrill is gone," said the Father of Rock and Roll, Chuck Berry, before taking to the stage last Wednesday night at Blueberry Hill. Berry, 72, has performed 4600 concerts during his career and hopes to release a album in the future. He plays once a month at Blueberry Hill in University City.
Chuck Berry Grammy Lifetime Achievement
- AP
American singer and guitarist Chuck Berry poses with his Lifetime Achievement Award presented to him at the 26th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Ca., Tuesday night, Feb. 28, 1984. (AP Photo)
Berry Park
- Post-Dispatch file photo
A house in Chuck Berry's compound in Wentzville.
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Chuck Berry honored with Lifetime Achievement in the Arts award at St. 亚洲无码 Arts Awards
- Robert Cohen
Chuck Berry offers brief remarks after receiving the Lifetime Achievement in the Arts award at the St. 亚洲无码 Arts Awards at the Chase Park Plaza on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Chuck Berry honored with Lifetime Achievement in the Arts at St. 亚洲无码 Arts Awards
- Robert Cohen
Chuck Berry kisses the hand of his wife Themetta before receiving the Lifetime Achievement in the Arts award at the St. 亚洲无码 Arts Awards at the Chase Park Plaza on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Chuck Berry - A look back
- ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
FILE--Chuck Berry performs during his 60th birthday party in St. 亚洲无码 in this Jan, 5, 1996, file photo. Berry is one of several St. 亚洲无码 musicians along the Mississppi River mentioned in the PBS series "The Mississippi: River of Song." (AP Photo/亚洲无码, file)
Chuck Berry - A look back
- CHRIS KLEPONIS
US President Bill Clinton (R) welcomes rock-an-roll pioneer Chuck Berry to the White House in Washington, DC, 03 December, 2000, during a reception for the 2000 Kennedy Center Honorees. The other honorees are dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov, tenor Placido Domingo, actor-director Clint Eastwood and actress Angela Lansbury. AFP PHOTO/Chris KLEPONIS
Chuck Berry - A look back
- LAURIE SKRIVAN
Charles ( Chuck Berry ) and Themetta renewed their wedding vows at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married October 29,1948.
Cardinals vs Brewers NLCS Game 5
- Robert Cohen, Rcohen@post-dispat
Chuck Berry sings the national anthem before Game 5 of the National League Championship Series between the St. 亚洲无码 Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at Busch Stadium in St. 亚洲无码. Photo by Robert Cohen, Rcohen@post-dispatch.com
NLCS game Five, Milwaukee Brewers vs St. 亚洲无码 Cardinals
- Huy Mach
Chuck Berry and his daughter Ingrid Berry perform the national anthem before the start of game five of the NLCS between the Milwaukee Brewers and St. 亚洲无码 Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Friday October 14, 2011 in St. 亚洲无码. Photo by Huy Mach hmach@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals vs Brewers NLCS Game 5
- Robert Cohen, Rcohen@post-dispat
Chuck Berry greets the crowd as he sings the national anthem before Game 5 of the National League Championship Series between the St. 亚洲无码 Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at Busch Stadium in St. 亚洲无码. Photo by Robert Cohen, Rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Chuck Berry - A look back
- David Carson
Friday July 29, 2011--Chuck Berry makes his way through a crowd of people on his way to the platform for the dedication ceremony of his statue along Delmar Blvd. on Friday. Hundreds of people showed up to help celebrate the dedication. David Carson dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals vs Cubs
- Chris Lee
July 29, 2011 -- Chuck Berry prepares to throw out a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the St. 亚洲无码 Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in St. 亚洲无码, Mo. Chris Lee clee@post-dispatch.com
Chuck Berry - A look back
- MARK DUNCAN
FILE--Rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry listens for the crowd to sing to him during a performance of his hit song "Johnny B. Goode," at the Concert for the Hall of Fame in Cleveland, in this Sept. 2, 1995, file photo. Berry is among five chosen for the Kennedy Center honors of the year 2000 as the announcement is made in Washington Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000. The annual honors gala of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will be held at the Opera House Dec. 3. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)
Chuck Berry - A look back
- J.B. Forbes
February 28, 2010 -when Chuck Berry visited his old high school, Sumner, Sunday afernoon during an alumni celebration of students who went into entertainment.
Chuck Berry - A look back
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Who's next for the St. 亚洲无码 Walk of Fame?
- Robert Cohen
Images of the St. 亚洲无码 Walk of Fame star of Nelly and a mural featuring musicians Willie Mae Ford Smith, Chuck Berry and Grace Bumbry - painted by Leah Nixon and Macy Moore - are seen in a multiple exposure photograph taken in The Loop on Delmar Boulevard on Thursday, June 12, 2014. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
St. 亚洲无码 stars
- ERIK M. LUNSFORD
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2001-- Chuck Berry waves to the crowd shortly before the keynote address Sunday afternoon at the 13th Annual Induction Ceremony of the St. 亚洲无码 Walk of Fame at an outdoor stage at 6504 Delmar in University City, Missouri. PHOTO BY ERIK M. LUNSFORD
Chuck Berry wows with his 200th show at the Duck Room
- Laurie Skrivan
At 87, rock n' roll legend Chuck Berry wows the crowd with his 200th show on the stage in the Duck Room at Blueberry Hill in University City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Berry performed for more than 90 minutes. Photo by Laurie Skrivan lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Chuck Berry wows with his 200th show at the Duck Room
- Laurie Skrivan
At 87, rock n' roll legend Chuck Berry wows the crowd with his 200th show on the stage in the Duck Room at Blueberry Hill in University City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Berry performed for more than 90 minutes. Photo by Laurie Skrivan lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Chuck Berry wows with his 200th show at the Duck Room
- Laurie Skrivan
At 87, rock n' roll legend Chuck Berry wows the crowd with his 200th show on the stage in the Duck Room at Blueberry Hill in University City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Berry performed for more than 90 minutes. Photo by Laurie Skrivan lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Chuck Berry wows with his 200th show at the Duck Room
- Laurie Skrivan
At 87, rock n' roll legend Chuck Berry wows the crowd with his 200th show on the stage in the Duck Room at Blueberry Hill in University City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Berry performed for more than 90 minutes. Photo by Laurie Skrivan lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Chuck Berry Tax Evasion
- Post-Dispatch file photo
Chuck Berry, the rock 'n' roller who influenced everyone from the Beatles to the Beach Boys, follows one of his attorneys to court 5/22 where he pleaded innocent to federal charges of income tax evasion. Berry paid $189,134 in income taxes for 1973, but the Internal Revenue Service said in a three-count indictment that he did not pay enough. Berry, 52, was born in St. 亚洲无码 and lives on rambling grounds near Wentzville. He still performs regularly in rock 'n' roll revivals.
Ring, ring goes the bell! Chuck Berry turns 75
- LAURIE SKRIVAN
"The thrill is gone," said the Father of Rock and Roll, Chuck Berry, before taking to the stage last Wednesday night at Blueberry Hill. Berry, 72, has performed 4600 concerts during his career and hopes to release a album in the future. He plays once a month at Blueberry Hill in University City.
Chuck Berry honored with Lifetime Achievement in the Arts award at St. 亚洲无码 Arts Awards
- Robert Cohen
Chuck Berry offers brief remarks after receiving the Lifetime Achievement in the Arts award at the St. 亚洲无码 Arts Awards at the Chase Park Plaza on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Chuck Berry honored with Lifetime Achievement in the Arts at St. 亚洲无码 Arts Awards
- Robert Cohen
Chuck Berry kisses the hand of his wife Themetta before receiving the Lifetime Achievement in the Arts award at the St. 亚洲无码 Arts Awards at the Chase Park Plaza on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Chuck Berry - A look back
- ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
FILE--Chuck Berry performs during his 60th birthday party in St. 亚洲无码 in this Jan, 5, 1996, file photo. Berry is one of several St. 亚洲无码 musicians along the Mississppi River mentioned in the PBS series "The Mississippi: River of Song." (AP Photo/亚洲无码, file)
Chuck Berry - A look back
- CHRIS KLEPONIS
US President Bill Clinton (R) welcomes rock-an-roll pioneer Chuck Berry to the White House in Washington, DC, 03 December, 2000, during a reception for the 2000 Kennedy Center Honorees. The other honorees are dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov, tenor Placido Domingo, actor-director Clint Eastwood and actress Angela Lansbury. AFP PHOTO/Chris KLEPONIS
Cardinals vs Brewers NLCS Game 5
- Robert Cohen, Rcohen@post-dispat
Chuck Berry sings the national anthem before Game 5 of the National League Championship Series between the St. 亚洲无码 Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at Busch Stadium in St. 亚洲无码. Photo by Robert Cohen, Rcohen@post-dispatch.com
NLCS game Five, Milwaukee Brewers vs St. 亚洲无码 Cardinals
- Huy Mach
Chuck Berry and his daughter Ingrid Berry perform the national anthem before the start of game five of the NLCS between the Milwaukee Brewers and St. 亚洲无码 Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Friday October 14, 2011 in St. 亚洲无码. Photo by Huy Mach hmach@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals vs Brewers NLCS Game 5
- Robert Cohen, Rcohen@post-dispat
Chuck Berry greets the crowd as he sings the national anthem before Game 5 of the National League Championship Series between the St. 亚洲无码 Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at Busch Stadium in St. 亚洲无码. Photo by Robert Cohen, Rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Chuck Berry - A look back
- David Carson
Friday July 29, 2011--Chuck Berry makes his way through a crowd of people on his way to the platform for the dedication ceremony of his statue along Delmar Blvd. on Friday. Hundreds of people showed up to help celebrate the dedication. David Carson dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals vs Cubs
- Chris Lee
July 29, 2011 -- Chuck Berry prepares to throw out a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the St. 亚洲无码 Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in St. 亚洲无码, Mo. Chris Lee clee@post-dispatch.com
Chuck Berry - A look back
- MARK DUNCAN
FILE--Rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry listens for the crowd to sing to him during a performance of his hit song "Johnny B. Goode," at the Concert for the Hall of Fame in Cleveland, in this Sept. 2, 1995, file photo. Berry is among five chosen for the Kennedy Center honors of the year 2000 as the announcement is made in Washington Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000. The annual honors gala of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will be held at the Opera House Dec. 3. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)
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Today it sits, refurbished and reborn in the music exhibit - a symbol of Berry's musical legacy and his role as the African-American poet of teenage exuberance and jukebox subversion of the 1950s and '60s.
The St. 亚洲无码 native was regarded as one of the most influential figures in American popular music.
Inside the Pageant concert hall Sunday, friends and family passed by Chuck Berry's open casket to say a final farewell. A private service followed.
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