Chuck Berry: The guitar legend who defined rock and roll

In July 1979, he performed for President Jimmy Carter at the White House

Chuck Berry, who with his indelible guitar licks, brash self-confidence and memorable songs about cars, girls and wild dance parties did as much as anyone to define rock ’n’ roll’s potential and attitude in its early years, died on Saturday. He was 90.

The St Charles County Police Department in Missouri confirmed his death on its Facebook page. Berry died at his home near Wentzville, Mo, about 45 miles west of St Louis. The department said it responded to a medical emergency and he was declared dead after lifesaving measures were unsuccessful.

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