OtisBlue22 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Nine nails in the coffin of rock 'n' roll: 1.) Buddy Holly - plane crash 2.) Ritchie Valens - plane crash 3.) Big Bopper - plane crash 4.) Eddie Cochran - car crash 5.) Little Richard - gave it up for religion 6.) Jerry Lee Lewis - lost popularity after marrying cousin; became country artist 7.) Elvis - drafted 8.) Chuck Berry - imprisoned 9.) Alan Freed - payola scandal

OtisBlue22 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I feel sorry for Elvis. If he hadn't been drafted, maybe rock 'n' roll wouldn't have given way to the ballads of the late 50's/ early 60's.

spastic017 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

yea i'm going to his perform tonight!

Me04120 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Even though legally he doesn't have to, Weird Al has gotten permission for every parody song he has ever created. That's something I respect. Even if Weird Al didn't ask permission and just gave credit where credit is due, I would still give that more respect than someone intentionally trying to pass something off as their own. Plus, the originator would still make money off of it. That's what Chuck Berry had to sue to get.

Me04120 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

The only talented musician/songwriter for the Beach Boys was Brian Wilson. He didn't even like the Beach. The whole concept of the Beach Boys is posing. Brian Wilson can't even stand Mike Love. Chuck Berry was truly original. That's why his music was blasted into space.

jdubs024 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I think you have a point, but the Beach Boys are in a genre of their own, and they have a LOT more than those two...besides, that's music for you, almost every musician takes ideas from other artists, and expands on those ideas.

bonglewongle (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

yea but they were there 2 biggest hits and they didnt give any credit for either of them.

lumpagogo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

BostonR is right, you people.

Stacykittiecat (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Stop the arguing and the dissing. Brian Wilson credited "Surfin' USA" to "Berry/Wilson." That ain't exactly a steal. If anything it's a total Homage! THere is probably narry a one Rocker that does not owe something if not a lot to Chuck Berry. Just about every rock guitarist used and incorporated his licks. Meanwhile, about this videoclip: Is this a part of a feature film? The filming is great! This live rendition is totally right on, and I'm happy to have seen it!

StewedTomato (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Whare ever you are Chuck, I love you!!