Chuck Berry

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Chuck Berry with a PAF humbucker-loaded Gibson ES-350T in 1958
Watch Chuck Berry's Heart-Warming “Run Rudolph Run” Animated Video

By Rod Brakes Published

Video The father of rock ‘n’ roll wishes you a merry Christmas.

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Chuck Berry (1928-2017) performs on November 23, 1981, at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan.
Hail! Hail! Gibson Presents the Chuck Berry 1970s ES-355

By Rod Brakes last updated

The father of rock ‘n’ roll is honored with another iconic signature model.

Electric Guitars
Elvis Presley and guitarist James Burton using Fender Red Paisley Telecaster
Watch James Burton Nail Chuck Berry Classic “Johnny B. Goode” with Elvis Presley Using a Fender Paisley Red Telecaster (Behind His Head!)

By Rod Brakes Published

VIDEO The King of the Telecaster and the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll share the limelight in this classic clip from 1977.

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Eric Clapton, Chuck Berry and Keith Richards at Chuck Berry's Los Angeles home during the filming of Taylor Hackford's documentary 'Hail! Hail ! Rock n Roll', 1986
Watch Eric Clapton and Keith Richards Jam with Chuck Berry

By Guitar Player Staff Published

Video The ultimate triumvirate of guitar legends lets rip in this 12-bar blues bonanza.

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Keith Richards performs with The Rolling Stones in Atlanta, Georgia in 1978
Keith Richards Discusses the Joys of Blending Lead and Rhythm Playing, His Love of Chuck Berry, and More in 1977 GP Interview

By Guitar Player Staff Published

"It’s never been the technique thing with me. I’ll never be a George Benson or a John McLaughlin, and I’ve never tried to be," Richards told us at the time.

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Chuck Berry's 1967 Gibson ES-345
One of Chuck Berry's 1967 Gibson ES-345s is Headed to Auction

By Jackson Maxwell Published

The signed guitar came from Berry's personal collection, and was used at a private performance in 2002.

Guitars
Chuck Berry performs at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 15th October 1971
Trailer for 'Chuck Berry; The Original King of Rock 'N' Roll' Documentary Released

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Along with Gary Clark Jr., Keith Richards and Nils Lofgren, the film features the first-ever interview with Berry's widow, Themetta “Toddy” Suggs.

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Blues Comping 101: Essential Rhythm Approaches for Blues Guitar

By Tom Kolb Published

Learn a variety of tried-and-true chords, riff patterns and fills that will help fortify your blues comping arsenal.

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