The Latest on the public viewing and private service honoring rock "n" roll legend Chuck Berry (all times local): --- 1:50 p.m.
Chuck Berry was laid to rest on Sunday (April 9) with friends and family paying tribute both in a public memorial and a private service.
Berry, known as "the father of rock and roll", died aged 90 last month. Hundreds of fans filed through the club earlier Su.
"His music spoke to the hopes and dreams we all had in common".
After Chuck Berry's funeral was attended by thousands of fans at the Pageant hall, a few celebrities personally came to see his remains which included Gene Simmons of Kiss, who was persuaded by organizers to give a speech. Clay said "He combined his artistic genius with his enormous personal courage to help break down the barriers of race, intolerance and bigotry in this country through his music".
Music legend Chuck Berry was remembered by friends and fellow musicians at his funeral Sunday.
Berry performed at several White House inaugurations, including twice for Bill Clinton.
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David Letterman's former band leader, Paul Shaffer, showed up at the service to pay tribute Sunday.
Chuck Berry, whose real name is Charles Edward Anderson Berry, was born on October 18, 1926, in the Ville neighborhood of St. Louis.
A musician outside played Berry's hits including "Johnny B. Goode", "Sweet Little Sixteen" and "Roll Over Beethoven." while a flower arrangement in the shape of a guitar was sent by The Rolling Stones and was on display inside.
In 1984 he was presented with a Grammy Award lifetime achievement prize and was among the first to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.
Berry influenced scores of musicians, with John Lennon once observing: "He was singing good lyrics, and intelligent lyrics, in the '50s when people were singing 'Oh, baby, I love you so'". "When I saw [Chuck Berry's duck walk], I went, 'What is that?'" If you would like to discuss another topic, look for a relevant article.
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