Chuck Berry: stars' tributes pour in
Reaction from stars, world leaders... and astronauts
Prominent figures in music, politics and even space exploration - Johnny B. Goode is stowed aboard Voyager 2, Nasa's deep space probe which is the most distant man-made object in the universe - have paid handsome tribute to Chuck Berry, rock 'n' roll pioneer, who died yesterday aged 90.
"One of my big lights has gone out.”- Keith, 3/18/17 pic.twitter.com/I86dHlvN5WMarch 19, 2017
I am so sad to hear of Chuck Berry's passing. I want to thank him for all the inspirational music he gave to us. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/9zQbH5bo9VMarch 18, 2017
Thou Shall Have No Other Rock Gods Before Him #ChuckBerry rip
A photo posted by @questlove on Mar 18, 2017 at 3:31pm PDT
Your music rocketed on Earth. Then it went interstellar aboard @NASAVoyager. #JohnnyBGoode #RIP, Chuck Berry. pic.twitter.com/F6hv9OT7yQMarch 18, 2017
Chuck Berry was rock's greatest practitioner, guitarist, and the greatest pure rock 'n' roll writer who ever lived.March 18, 2017
Just let me hear some of that rock 'n' roll music any old way you use it I am playing I'm talking about you. God bless Chuck Berry Chuck 😎 pic.twitter.com/XmwmaGzGpLMarch 18, 2017
A photo posted by @slash on Mar 18, 2017 at 4:05pm PDT
Wow... Chuck Berry ... Rest In Peace. Just wow...March 18, 2017
I am so sad to hear about Chuck Berry passing - a big inspiration! He will be missed by everyone who loves Rock 'n Roll. Love & MercyMarch 18, 2017
It started with Chuck Berry. He inspired us all. The 1st album I bought was Chuck's "Live at the Tivoli" and I was never the same.March 18, 2017
Chuck Berry IS rock and roll!It's sad day for rock and roll, but his music will live on forever.Hail, hail rock and roll!!!!! pic.twitter.com/ANCkKaglQWMarch 19, 2017
Chuck Berry rolled over everyone who came before him – and turned up everyone who came after. We'll miss you, Chuck. Be good.March 19, 2017
Chuck Berry’s life was a treasure and a triumph, and he’ll never be forgotten. https://t.co/3Q7z0NatUdMarch 19, 2017
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