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Jerry Lee Lewis performs at the New Orleans Jazz &amp; Heritage Festival in New Orleans on May 2, 2015. Lewis and the late country singer Keith Whitley will join the Country Music Hall of Fame. (Photo by John Davisson/Invision/AP, File)

Jerry Lee Lewis, outrageous rock ‘n’ roll star, dies at 87

By Hillel Italie - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 1986 file photo, Chuck Berry performs during a concert celebration for his 60th birthday at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, Mo. Berry died March 18, 2017 at the age of 90. His last album, &quot;Chuck,&quot; will be released on Friday, June 9, a fitting finale from the man who melded blues, rhythm and blues and country music into a sound that changed the cultural landscape. (AP Photo/James A. Finley, File)

Chuck Berry’s final album was made on his own terms

By JIM SALTER - Associated Press

This image released by Dualtone shows &quot;Chuck,&quot; the final album by Chuck Berry. (Dualtone via AP)

Review: ‘CHUCK’ is a fitting farewell from pioneer Berry

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Fans stand in line for a chance to pay their respects to the rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry during a public viewing ahead of his celebration of life and private burial Sunday, April 9, 2017, in St. Louis. The man behind such classics as &quot;Johnny B. Goode,&quot; ''Sweet Little Sixteen&quot; and &quot;Roll Over Beethoven&quot; died on March 18 at the age of 90. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

The Latest: Family and friends pack service for Chuck Berry

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FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2007, file photo, legendary U.S. musician Chuck Berry performs on stage at the Avo Session in Basel, Switzerland. Fans can file past Berry's casket later Sunday, April 9, 2017, at a St. Louis club where he often performed. After the public viewing, a private service will be held for family and friends of the music legend, who died March 18, 2017, at age 90. (Peter Klaunzer/Keystone via AP, File)

Music legend Chuck Berry remembered in rock ‘n’ roll style

By JEFF ROBERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 11, 2016 file photo, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam performs at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. Pearl Jam, Tupac Shakur, Joan Baez, Electric Light Orchestra, Journey and Yes will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Friday, April 7, 2017. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)

Rock Hall 2017 class includes Pearl Jam, Tupac and Journey

By Mesfin Fekadu - Associated Press

St. Louis services set for April 9 for rock icon Chuck Berry

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Joe Albanese replaces an old mural with a new painting that will feature the album cover of a new Chuck Berry album at Delmar Loop in St. Louis on Saturday, March 18, 2017. They were surprised to hear that the music legend died as they were working on the project. Earlier in the day, police announced Berry died at the age of 90. (David Carson/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)

Chuck Berry’s final studio album to be released in June

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Joe Albanese replaces an old mural with a new painting that will feature the album cover of a new Chuck Berry album at Delmar Loop in St. Louis on Saturday, March 18, 2017. They were surprised to hear that the music legend died as they were working on the project. Earlier in the day, police announced Berry died at the age of 90. (David Carson/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)

Quotes about rock ‘n’ roll visionary Chuck Berry

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FILE - In this Saturday, March 28, 2009 file photo, American guitarist, singer and songwriter Chuck Berry performs during the &quot;Rose Ball&quot; in Monaco. On Saturday, March 18, 2017, police in Missouri said Berry has died at age 90. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)

Friend: Chuck Berry’s 1st album in decades is ‘sensational’

By JOSH FUNK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 1986 file photo, Chuck Berry performs during a concert celebration for his 60th birthday at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, Mo. On Saturday, March 18, 2017, police in Missouri said Berry has died at the age of 90. (AP Photo/James A. Finley)

Chuck Berry’s spirit lives on through countless songs

By HILLEL ITALIE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, March 28, 2009 file photo, American guitarist, singer and songwriter Chuck Berry performs during the &quot;Rose Ball&quot; in Monaco. On Saturday, March 18, 2017, police in Missouri said Berry has died at age 90. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)

Key dates in the life of rock ‘n’ roll visionary Chuck Berry

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2007 file photo, legendary U.S. musician Chuck Berry performs on stage at the Avo Session in Basel, Switzerland. Berry, rock 'n' roll's founding guitar hero and storyteller who defined the music's joy and rebellion in such classics as &quot;Johnny B. Goode,&quot; ''Sweet Little Sixteen&quot; and &quot;Roll Over Beethoven,&quot; died Saturday, March 18, 2017, at his home west of St. Louis. He was 90. (Peter Klaunzer/Keystone via AP, File)

Chuck Berry’s influence on rock ‘n roll was incalculable

By HILLEL ITALIE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 1986 file photo, Chuck Berry performs during a concert celebration for his 60th birthday at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, Mo. On Saturday, March 18, 2017, police in Missouri said Berry has died at the age of 90. (AP Photo/James A. Finley)

Chuck Berry, rock pioneer, dead at 90: Police

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Saturday, March 28, 2009 file photo, American guitarist, singer and songwriter Chuck Berry performs during the &quot;Rose Ball&quot; in Monaco. On Saturday, March 18, 2017, police in Missouri said Berry has died at age 90. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)

Reaction to the death of rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Chuck Berry to release first new album in more than 35 years

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Music legend Chuck Berry has no plans to retire

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Chuck Berry: No plans to retire

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** FILE ** Chuck Berry (Associated Press)

Chuck Berry: Rock hall of fame in Cleveland honors pioneer

By Thomas J. Sheeran - Associated Press

Rock hall of fame in Cleveland honors Chuck Berry

By THOMAS J. SHEERAN - Associated Press