Pianist, and fellow Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Johnnie Johnson, for whom "Johnny B. Goode" is named, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at the age of 80.
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Pianist, and fellow Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Johnnie Johnson, for whom "Johnny B. Goode" is named, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at the age of 80.
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1 - DJRadiohead
This is an excellent post. I wrote a quick bit yesterday about the passing of Johnnie Johnson and I could not do it without going back and listening to my Chuck Berry anthology. Artists are still using the rock and roll dictionary he wrote more than 50 years ago. His music still stands tall. The shame of it is all the great songs he has probably written and will never record. I do not believe that well ran dry.
2 - Johan Hasselberg
Great to find this Chuck Berry overview. But the last years has not been so bad. He still make recordings in his studio and still put out great live shows around the world. He has been in Europe three times in 2005 and will be back in June. He also comes up with new guitar riffs, not heard on records. Chuck Berry will hold a tribute concert for Johnnie Johnson, the man Berry has called his "best piano player". The performance in Johnson's honor will take place the night of April 29th at The Pageant in St. Louis. Proceeds raised from the event will go to Johnnie Johnson's wife and family. Chuck is donating his time and has inspired many of the biggest names in Blues from the St. Louis area, including Henry Townsend. This is a great opportunity for families to see this legend at one of the country's premier venues. Tickets are only $10. Tickets can be purchased online through www.ticketmaster.com - Check also the venue's website www.thepageant.com for more information.