Support NeoGAF

[Malyse]

St. Louis’ own rock ’n’ roll pioneer Chuck Berry turns 90 on Tuesday, but he’s the one who will be giving fans a gift. Berry will release his first new studio album since 1979’s “Rock It.”

Simply titled “Chuck,” the album will be available in 2017 through Dualtone Records. The exact release date hasn’t been determined.

The album will consist mostly of originals. A final track listing will be released at a later date.

"This record is dedicated to my beloved Toddy," said Berry in a statement, referring to his wife of 68 years, Themetta Berry. "My darlin' I'm growing old! I've worked on this record for a long time. Now I can hang up my shoes!"

Charles Berry Jr., Berry’s son and guitarist, says the songs “cover the spectrum from hard-driving rockers to soulful, thought-provoking time capsules of a life’s work.”

Recorded in various studios around St. Louis, the album features the legend with his longtime band, dubbed the Blueberry Hill Band, with Berry Jr., Ingrid Berry (harmonica), Jimmy Marsala (bass), Robert Lohr (piano) and Keith Robinson (drums).

Chuck Berry was the album’s sole producer.

http://www.stltoday.com/entertainme...cle_6452bae4-76de-52af-a006-b2db3d505e63.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVT65M4mRnM

 

[FloatOn]

Incredible!

 

[harSon]

I legit thought he was dead for some reason

 

[gdt]

Wow.

 

[FStop7]

It's your cousin. Marvin. Marvin Berry.

 

[HvySky]

Damn, that's fucking rad.

 

[thekonamicode]

You know that new sound you're looking for?

 

[JABEE]

Chuck is brilliant. The words. The music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CaimkotPAs

 

[Atom Heart Mother]

i was going to have a panic attack if he died because i saw him on twitter. so glad he's making a new album!

 

[GhaleonEB]

He's looking damn good. I would never have guessed 90. Looking forward to hearing it.

 

[Hickbilly Deluxe]

On of the best rockers of all time. Can't wait to hear it.

 

[Tobor]

Wow. I can't wait to hear this.

 

[gnomed]

Lol with Back to the Future jokes. I'm down.

 

[MontyMarx]

If I'm breathing, let alone making original content, at 90 years old I'll be lucky.

Keep on rockin' Mr. Berry.

 

[The Flash]

Johnny's still goode

 

[moggio]

Great to see the old pervert is still rocking at 90!

 

[Strike]

I legit thought he was dead for some reason

That's what I thought before I finished reading the thread title.

 

[Intheflorsh]

Chuck's masterpiece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaEC-lWSlmI

 

[The Kree]

A story about a music legend in 2016 still going strong.

 

[JABEE]

Chuck has been working on stuff since 1979. So, this album is a collection of material he has been writing and recording for a long time.

 

[valkillmore]

Fucking bad ass.

 

[Bitanator]

The best of the 50s rockers, will be glad to hear some new stuff

 

[Omadahl]

The man is the absolute definition of a national treasure.

 

[CountAntonius]

Chuck's masterpiece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaEC-lWSlmI

This act is over.

 

[The Scollard]

Holy crap. That's amazing. I admit that, though I know he was a huge contributor to rock and roll, I'm not too familiar with most of Chuck Berry's music; that being said, when I was a little kid, I bought an entire album of his just to listen to Johnny B. Goode, since I loved Back to the Future. That and Rock and Roll Music.

I think I might find that album out and dig it out. Since this looks like something great to listen to.

 

[sphagnum]

Had no idea he was still alive.

 

[Gavin Darklighter]

It's your cousin. Marvin. Marvin Berry.

Came here to post this

Cuz I found that new sound he was looking for!!

 

[Ducarmel]

Amazing

I'm still amazed he is still alive doing shows and everything.

Cant have a Chuck Berry thread without Bill Burr rant on Yoko

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2i9RvBOSZ4

 

[ThatStupidLion]

siiiick I'm going to be all over this.

please no auto-tune!

 

[GTI Guy]

Should be interesting. Will his music sound like something from 40 years ago or will it be more current sounding, whatever that means. I'm definitely curious in hearing some songs. Not curious enough to buy the album though.

 

[hiphoptherobot]

From a musical standpoint I'm glad he is still going at it. However, It is hard for me to get over the fact that he hid cameras in the restroom stalls of his restaurant so he could spy on the female employees.

 

[disappeared]

This is so fucking cool.

 

[bill0527]

The album will cost you $9.99 but he'll shit on your chest for free.

 

[Brakke]

Saw him live a few years back in St Louis. He had to bail on the set early but he seemed to be having fun as long as his stamina held up.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

I legit thought he was dead for some reason

I feel bad I thought the same thing too.

:O

 

[Aztechnology]

This is beyond incredible and Chuck Berry is more than a legend. Looking forward to this.

 

[Kill3r7]

Day 0. One of the greats who helped shape music for many decades.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

oh my god cannot unread that chuck berry sex tape transcript


i mean jesus


i guess


i mean he is considered the world's first rockstar?


ewww


im gonna go shower now

 

[FStop7]

People think of Back to the Future first but this is my favorite movie scene involving a Chuck Berry song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSLMN6g_Od4

 

[Latimer]

I legit thought he was dead for some reason

Reaaaaaally?

 

[Salsa]

I saw him live last year and it was dreadful

obviously one of the greats but don't pay to see him unless you want a short sad show that just kinda makes you feel bad

hopefully I just caught a bad one

 

[Tom Nook]

It's your cousin. Marvin. Marvin Berry.

Chuck needs to thank Marty.

 

[KRod-57]

Chuck Berry is the man


If you go through Elvis' library you'll find that many of his hits are actually covers, and most of the ones that aren't covers were not written by him. If you go through Chuck's library you'll find he wrote each and every song clear up until he did a collaboration album with Bo Diddley

 

[chaobreaker]

Voyeurism keeps you young and healthy, kids!

 

[Tall4Life]

I hope Chuck is his Kid A

would be fucking mindblowing lmao

 

[biggersmaller]

http://www.theonion.com/r/6110

 

[PHOENIXZERO]

I hope there's a song about toilet cameras.

 

[sixteen-bit]

wow, that's incredible

 

[teruterubozu]

I hope there's a song about toilet cameras.

My Ding-A-Ling

 

[March of the Crabs]

I hope there's a song about toilet cameras.

It's a whole concept album about toilet cameras and disgusting sex tapes