Tributes pour in for Chuck berry after passing away at 90 years old

Celebrity

Mar 19, 2017

Tributes have poured in for Chuck Berry after his passing yesterday.

The legendary rock'n'roll musician died Saturday, March 18 at 1.26pm in Missouri.

In a Facebook post, St Charles County Police said that they responded to a medical emergency call at Chuck's home at 12.40pm.

“Inside the home, first responders observed an unresponsive man and immediately administered lifesaving techniques.

"Unfortunately, the 90-year-old man could not be revived and was pronounced deceased at 1.26pm.”

Many fans, celebrities and performers have paid tribute on social media, describing him as "a true pioneer of rock’n'roll & a massive influence."

I am so sad to hear of Chuck Berry's passing. I want to thank him for all the inspirational music he gave to us. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/9zQbH5bo9V

— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) March 18, 2017

He lit up our teenage years, and blew life into our dreams of being musicians and performers. 2/3 #ChuckBerry

— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) March 18, 2017

His lyrics shone above others & threw a strange light on the American dream. Chuck you were amazing&your music is engraved inside us forever

— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) March 18, 2017

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. pic.twitter.com/OnT8YXZpPn

— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) March 18, 2017

Chuck Berry was rock's greatest practitioner, guitarist, and the greatest pure rock 'n' roll writer who ever lived.

— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) March 18, 2017

Just let me hear some of that rock 'n' roll music any old way you use it I am playing I'm talking about you. God bless Chuck Berry Chuck pic.twitter.com/XmwmaGzGpL

— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 18, 2017

You'll always be the Father of Rock & Roll to us, Chuck. Our thoughts are with the Berry family. #Legend #ChuckBerry pic.twitter.com/JUPxPx4BY4

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 18, 2017