Rock 'n Roll Legend Chuck Berry Dead at 90
CABRERA: And breaking news tonight from the music world: Rock 'n roll pioneer Chuck Berry passed away today at a home outside St. Louis. He was 90 years old. Often called the father of rock 'n roll, Berry influenced various generations of rock stars and left his mark with these hits: "Johnny B. Goode", "Roll Over Beethoven". Bruce Springsteen just hailed Berry as the greatest rocker of all time. CNN contributor Nischelle Turner has a look back at his legendary career.</s>NISCHELL TURNER, CNN CONTRIBUTOR: Chuck Berry was one of the pioneers of rock 'n roll. His powerful guitar licks fueled hit songs such as "Johnny B. Goode", "Maybelline" and "Roll over Beethoven". During the 50s and 60s, Berry's music signaled a new era in rock 'n roll. The singer's ability to seamlessly blend R&B and rock made a strong impact on the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, to name a few.</s>UNIDENTIFIED MALE: It's very difficult for me to talk about Chuck Berry because I lifted every lick he ever played.</s>TURNER: Berry experienced a career resurgence in the mid-80s and 90s. His music reentered pop culture in films such as "Back to the Future" and "Pulp Fiction". In 1984, Berry received a Grammy lifetime achievement award and a year later he became the rock 'n roll Hall of Fame's first inductee.</s>UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Mr. Berry.</s>CHUCK BERRY, SINGER: Dynamite. Dynamite. Thank you.</s>TUNER: On the heels of his induction the Stones Keith Richards invited a roster of great musicians to celebrate the rock icon's 60th birthday. Then in 1987 Berry was humbled to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.</s>BERRY: I cannot describe, I don't have the voice, I don't have the wind, I don't have the spirit. But believe me I'll remember the rest of my life.</s>TURNER: The married father of four repeatedly had trouble with the law. He was behind bars three times for charges ranging from attempted robbery to tax evasion, and convicted of transporting an underage girl across state lines. However, Berry's career was not derailed.</s>BERRY: The margin of glory is not too high; the margin of defeat then is also not too low. So I live right through it without any pain.</s>TURNER: Berry received a Kennedy Center honor award in 2000 and continued to perform well into his 80s. His remarkable contributions to music will forever remain a part of rock 'n roll history.</s>CABRERA: Nischelle Turner -- our thanks to you. I mean seriously, who doesn't love some of that music? Coming up, Trump voters in Michigan: they're placing their trust in the Republican health care bill. Why they feel anything is better than Obamacare.</s>UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: I really in my heart feel that Trump cares about the American people. I think he has the best intentions to get people healthy.