Paul McCartney in concert (Photo: Paul Bachmann for Live4ever Media)
In life his legacy as one of rock and roll’s true pioneers was long established.
But in death, the influence Chuck Berry had on the generations of stars which followed in his footsteps has been truly crystallized thanks to the countless tributes paid since his passing last weekend.
And Paul McCartney has now left one of the longer eulogies to Berry, remembering the impact he made on The Beatles during their formative years. “To us, he was a magician making music that was exotic, yet normal, at the same time,” McCartney has said on his website. “We learnt so many things from him which led us into a dream world of rock & roll music.”
“Chuck was and is forever more one of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest legends all over the world. I was privileged to meet him in his home town St Louis when I played there on tour and it’s a memory I will cherish forever.”