Born: 18 October 1926 · Died: 18 March 2017 · Age at death: 90
How old was Chuck Berry when he died?
Chuck Berry died aged 90. He was born on 18 October 1926 and died on 18 March 2017.
Pioneering guitarist often called the Father of Rock and Roll
Did you know?His hit song Johnny B. Goode was included on the Golden Record sent into deep space aboard the Voyager spacecraft.
Quick facts
Date of birth18 October 1926
Date of death18 March 2017
Age at death90
Cause of deathMyocardial infarction
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceSt. Louis, United States
Occupationguitarist, singer-songwriter, singer
Editor's Take:
Chuck Berry wrote the blueprint for rock and roll guitar. His sharp, ringing riffs and witty lyrics about cars, school and young love defined the music of the 1950s. The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and countless others learned his songs first. John Lennon said that if you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry. His personal life included prison terms and controversy. His songs remain essential.
Key Milestones
1955: Has his first hit with Maybellene
1956: Releases Roll Over Beethoven
1958: Releases Johnny B. Goode
1986: Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Charles Edward Anderson Berry (October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter who was one of the pioneers of rock and roll.
