Let’s go backwards from 1961, and past the year of ‘Johnny’ (1958), to explore some of his deep cuts. Here are the best Chuck Berry songs you haven’t heard lately. ‘Little Star’, 1963 ...

Encore Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Watch on demand now with KPBS Passport! “Chuck Berry: Brown-Eyed Handsome Man” is a collection of ...

It think it was "Maybellene" that Chuck Berry did like 47 takes before Leonard Chess, the main owner of Chess records, said that was the one. That would be tiring, but they got it just right.

During its initial chart run, Berry's 1958 recording peaked at No. 69 on Billboard's Hot 100. In 2019, it reached No. 45, and in 2021, it made it all the way to No. 10.

“Chuck Berry was a rock and roll original. A gifted guitar player, an amazing live performer, and a skilled songwriter whose music and lyrics captured the essence of 1950s teenage life.

- Ronnie Wood: "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." ...

“We’re taking iconic Chuck Berry songs and letting some of St. Louis’ best musicians use their talents and creativity to reimagine them in new and unique ways,” said Nappa, who was ...

Berry's personal life was marked with run-ins with the law. In 1961, the musician was accused of having sex with a 14-year-old waitress, charged with violating the Mann Act, and spent time in jail.