What do Elvis Presley, the Beatles, and all the other rockers have in common? They all performed songs by Chuck Berry. Rhythm, musicality, intelligent lyrics, sensuality, insolence, humor, style... It's all there! His records are a perfect handbook of rock 'n' roll. Chuck Berry is a composer who draws on the blues without shying away from country, pop, jazz, or Latin touches. The creator of a new form of popular music, he is one of the founding fathers of rock 'n' roll. Chuck Berry's guitar playing became the foundation for many musicians who followed in his career, with Keith Richards, guitarist for the Rolling Stones, being one of the most famous. In this regard, one must rewatch the film *Hail! Hail! Rock'n'Roll* (1987), where the eternally mischievous master enjoys playing with his pupil's nerves. As an author, Chuck Berry was at once an observer of society, a commentator of an era, and a poet in his expression. Paul McCartney states: [...] The Beatles were hugely influenced by his music. Songs like "Sweet Little Sixteen," "Rock And Roll Music," "Maybellene," and "Memphis Tennessee" are just a few of the great classics born from his pen. In short, Chuck Berry is undoubtedly the most important figure in Rock 'n' Roll.
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