Hollywood took to social media Saturday afternoon to mourn the death of legendary rock and roll musician, Chuck Berry, who died Saturday at 90.
Berry’s passing touched fellow musicians, actors, filmmakers and other luminaries, who expressed their condolences and reminisced about the iconic performer of classics such as “Maybellene,” “Roll Over Beethoven” and “Johnny B. Goode.”
Author Stephen King tweeted: “This breaks my heart, but 90 years old ain’t bad for rock and roll. Johnny B. Goode forever.” Rocker Lenny Krazitz said, “Hail Hail Chuck Berry!!! None of us would have been here without you. Rock on brother!”
Other celebrities who shared their thoughts include comedian Dane Cook, “Doctor Strange” director Scott Derrickson, actor Russell Crowe, and fellow rock and rollers Ringo Starr, Slash, Huey Lewis, Billy idol and Nikki Sixx.
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/XmwmaGzGpL
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 18, 2017
Chuck Berry was rock's greatest practitioner, guitarist, and the greatest pure rock 'n' roll writer who ever lived.
— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) March 18, 2017
The Rolling Stones are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Chuck Berry. He was a true pioneer of rock'n'roll & a massive influence. pic.twitter.com/RT4NZH3KeQ
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) March 18, 2017
Heart broken to hear of the passing of Chuck Berry. He was undisputedly the king. A moment of… https://t.co/sR8A2YMnq0
— Slash (@Slash) March 18, 2017
Hail Hail Chuck Berry!!! None of us would have been here without you. Rock on brother! https://t.co/tOMuQzUgPX
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) March 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/DaneCook/status/843228188591370242
So sad to share the news of the exceptional Chuck Berry's passing…RIP Chuck…
XX pic.twitter.com/VaEnd3vPc3— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) March 18, 2017
Chuck Berry died. This breaks my heart, but 90 years old ain't bad for rock and roll. Johnny B. Goode forever.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) March 18, 2017
Goodbye to the one and only Chuck Berry. He was rock & roll personified. pic.twitter.com/RuxpfIkeiX
— N O S ⋊ Ɔ I ᴚ ᴚ Ǝ ᗡ ⊥ ⊥ O Ɔ S (@scottderrickson) March 18, 2017
The King is dead. RIP Chuck Berry.
— marc maron (@marcmaron) March 18, 2017
Chuck Berry. Maybe the most important figure in all of rock and roll. His music and his influence will last forever. – Huey
— Huey Lewis (@HueyLewisNews) March 18, 2017
RIP Chuck Berry #hailhailrocknroll #motorvatinoverthehill #coffeecolouredcadillac
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) March 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/BillyIdol/status/843228921877286912
Thou Shall Have No Other Rock Gods Before Him #ChuckBerry rip @ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame https://t.co/bU22p2cywb
— Dr. Love (@questlove) March 18, 2017
RIP Chuck Berry. Without him Rock n Roll wouldn't be what it came to be. https://t.co/H44LMiaR8f
— ? (@NikkiSixx) March 18, 2017
Berry’s natural, unmistakable showmanship and unique talent made him one of the first musicians to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame upon its 1986 opening.