Chuck Berry

Actor John Goodman Advocates For St. Louis Blues Museum

“I’m proud to know my hometown is doing something no city has ever done before: creating a national museum that pays tribute to the blues,” he said.

2013/02/06

Rock and Roll legend Chuck Berry listens as speakers talk about his career during a statue dedication in University City, Missouri on July 29, 2011. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Chuck Berry Earns Lifetime Achievement Award

The 86-year-old St. Louis native and rock `n’ roll legend received a lifetime achievement award Monday from the St. Louis Arts and Education Council.

2013/01/22

3 Arrested for Stealing Guitar, Car Batteries from Chuck Berry’s Estate

Sheriff deputies say the suspects were caught earlier this week when they brought a U-Haul type truck to raid the property for a third time.

2012/09/14

Charlie Brennan: Joe Edwards, GOP, Fr. Rowe, Mike Shannon & Rams in STL

Charlie talks with Joe Edwards about Chuck Berry being honored at the Kennedy Library in Boston on Sun., Feb. 26; with CBS Correspondent Steve Futterman about the Michigan primary results; with Fr. Bill Rowe of St. Mary’s in Mt. Carmel, IL, about rescinding his resignation; with STL Cards Broadcaster Mike Shannon; and with Bruce Sommer, former head of America’s Center and the Dome, about what it will take to keep the Rams in STL.

2012/02/29

Michael McDonald/Boz Scaggs Tribute to Chuck Berry

St. Louisan Michael McDonald, along with his current touring partner Boz Scaggs, jumped on the train of support for Chuck Berry and his new statue in the Delmar Loop.

2011/07/29

Charlie Brennan – Friday, July 29th

Charlie broadcasts a two-hour special, LIVE from Chuck Berry Plaza in University City’s Delmar Loop, on Chuck Berry Statue Dedication day. Guests honoring the father of rock ‘n roll, Chuck Berry, include Billy Peek, Ron Isley, Bob Kuban, MIchael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Joe Perry, Ray Stevens, Little Richard, Dennis Edwards, Merle Haggard, Jimmy Webb, Ruperrt Holmes, Elvis Costello, Bowser from Sha Na Na, and Simple Plan.

2011/07/29

Rock and Roll legend Chuck Berry makes his way through a crowd of fans prior to a statue dedication in University City, Missouri on July 29, 2011. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Chuck Berry Statue Dedicated In The Loop

“St. Louisans should be proud to know one of their own created the most significant musical art form following World War II,” Brennan said. “As John Lennon said ‘If rock & roll had a different name, it would be Chuck Berry’. I am proud St. Louis is recognizing Chuck’s genius.”

2011/07/28

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