One of the last survivors of the Golden Age of Rock.

Hope he will be ok

COMPUTERBLUE1984 said:

One of the last survivors of the Golden Age of Rock.

Hope he will be ok

I hope so as well. Chuck Berry is legend!

rialb said:

Timmy84 said:

Yeah that was an odd moment in history.

I know his stuff was on the ATV catalog.

Really? Wasn't that the company that had the Beatles' publishing? Does that mean that they sued themselves over the Chuck Berry line that John Lennon "stole" for "Come Together?" Very strange!

Actually, back when the Beatles were active, the group's publishing was Northern Songs. They even have a song on Yellow Submarine called "It's Only A Northern Song". ATV aquired Northern Songs later. But I was never sure if George's & Ringo's songs were a part of that. George's songs were registered as "Harrisongs".

MickyDolenz said:

rialb said:

Really? Wasn't that the company that had the Beatles' publishing? Does that mean that they sued themselves over the Chuck Berry line that John Lennon "stole" for "Come Together?" Very strange!

Actually, back when the Beatles were active, the group's publishing was Northern Songs. They even have a song on Yellow Submarine called "It's Only A Northern Song". ATV aquired Northern Songs later. But I was never sure if George's & Ringo's songs were a part of that. George's songs were registered as "Harrisongs".

If George's songs ain't a part of Northern Songs, I doubt Ringo's is either.

Timmy84 said:

MickyDolenz said:

Actually, back when the Beatles were active, the group's publishing was Northern Songs. They even have a song on Yellow Submarine called "It's Only A Northern Song". ATV aquired Northern Songs later. But I was never sure if George's & Ringo's songs were a part of that. George's songs were registered as "Harrisongs".

If George's songs ain't a part of Northern Songs, I doubt Ringo's is either.

But George is the one who wrote and sang "Only A Northern Song". His Beatles era songs could still be under Northern as the co-publisher. It's seems unlikely that George would be with a separate company than John & Paul, since they all had the same manager and they nor Brian Epstein weren't really aware of how publishing worked at the time, which is partly how they lost the songs in the 1st place. I think the John & Paul songs were called "Maclen Music", but it was still under Northern as the co-publisher. But when Ringo started writing his songs on the later albums, Brian Epstein was dead, so I don't know if he was under the same deal.

MickyDolenz said:

Timmy84 said:

If George's songs ain't a part of Northern Songs, I doubt Ringo's is either.

But George is the one who wrote and sang "Only A Northern Song". His Beatles era songs could still be under Northern as the co-publisher. It's seems unlikely that George would be with a separate company than John & Paul, since they all had the same manager and they nor Brian Epstein weren't really aware of how publishing worked at the time, which is partly how they lost the songs in the 1st place. I think the John & Paul songs were called "Maclen Music", but it was still under Northern as the co-publisher. But when Ringo started writing his songs on the later albums, Brian Epstein was dead, so I don't know if he was under the same deal.

Hmm this is all complex I think.

MickyDolenz said:

Timmy84 said:

If George's songs ain't a part of Northern Songs, I doubt Ringo's is either.

But George is the one who wrote and sang "Only A Northern Song". His Beatles era songs could still be under Northern as the co-publisher. It's seems unlikely that George would be with a separate company than John & Paul, since they all had the same manager and they nor Brian Epstein weren't really aware of how publishing worked at the time, which is partly how they lost the songs in the 1st place. I think the John & Paul songs were called "Maclen Music", but it was still under Northern as the co-publisher. But when Ringo started writing his songs on the later albums, Brian Epstein was dead, so I don't know if he was under the same deal.

http://en.wikipedia.org/w...thern_Song

"Only A Northern Song" is actually about the situation.

Sad to hear. Chuck Berry a living legend. A pioneer Rock And Roll.

MickyDolenz said:

Timmy84 said:

If George's songs ain't a part of Northern Songs, I doubt Ringo's is either.

But George is the one who wrote and sang "Only A Northern Song". His Beatles era songs could still be under Northern as the co-publisher. It's seems unlikely that George would be with a separate company than John & Paul, since they all had the same manager and they nor Brian Epstein weren't really aware of how publishing worked at the time, which is partly how they lost the songs in the 1st place. I think the John & Paul songs were called "Maclen Music", but it was still under Northern as the co-publisher. But when Ringo started writing his songs on the later albums, Brian Epstein was dead, so I don't know if he was under the same deal.

NO STONE UNTURNED FOR BEATLES FANS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Songs

errant said:

MickyDolenz said:

But George is the one who wrote and sang "Only A Northern Song". His Beatles era songs could still be under Northern as the co-publisher. It's seems unlikely that George would be with a separate company than John & Paul, since they all had the same manager and they nor Brian Epstein weren't really aware of how publishing worked at the time, which is partly how they lost the songs in the 1st place. I think the John & Paul songs were called "Maclen Music", but it was still under Northern as the co-publisher. But when Ringo started writing his songs on the later albums, Brian Epstein was dead, so I don't know if he was under the same deal.

http://en.wikipedia.org/w...thern_Song

"Only A Northern Song" is actually about the situation.

There we go. A whole page long entry about one fuckin' song

chewymusic said:

Sad to hear. Chuck Berry a living legend. A pioneer Rock And Roll.

Chuck Berry earns a ridiculous amount for the licensing to his tunes! He's like the foundation of Rock & Roll.

GEt well CHuck, I wanna see the "duck walk" live.

Cinnie said:

chewymusic said:

Sad to hear. Chuck Berry a living legend. A pioneer Rock And Roll.

Chuck Berry earns a ridiculous amount for the licensing to his tunes! He's like the foundation of Rock & Roll.

He and "Little" Richard Penniman.

Chuck is an underrated pioneer that hardly receives the credit he deserves. I wish him a speedy recovery. There are far too many legends falling ill these days.

kenny88 said:

Chuck is an underrated pioneer that hardly receives the credit he deserves. I wish him a speedy recovery. There are far too many legends falling ill these days.

I just look at all of this as a coincidence really. In the end of the day, their music and lasting images may be immortal but these legends are indeed human.

Timmy84 said:

Claire73 said:

Blimey....I thought he died years ago......

This is why people need to do research on legends before thinking that person passed on lol

Why would I want to bother doing research on someone i'm not a fan of? I geniunely thought he was already dead.... my mistake....jeez

musicjunky318 said:

Claire73 said:

Blimey....I thought he died years ago......

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Claire73 said:

Timmy84 said:

This is why people need to do research on legends before thinking that person passed on lol

Why would I want to bother doing research on someone i'm not a fan of? I geniunely thought he was already dead.... my mistake....jeez

I only mean it with kindness. Wasn't trying to be rude lol

luv4u said:

I forgot to mention that some of Chuck's greatest hits are inspired by true stories.

I have to admit, I have a lot of respect for Chuck Berry. I'm 22 years old and hate to travel. But this man is 84 and still going?? Damn...I hope I'm still goin' like that when I'm 84. My respect for him just got doubled, because I already had a lot of respect for him anyway.

DJFreelan said:

I have to admit, I have a lot of respect for Chuck Berry. I'm 22 years old and hate to travel. But this man is 84 and still going?? Damn...I hope I'm still goin' like that when I'm 84. My respect for him just got doubled, because I already had a lot of respect for him anyway.

Timmy84 said:

DJFreelan said:

I have to admit, I have a lot of respect for Chuck Berry. I'm 22 years old and hate to travel. But this man is 84 and still going?? Damn...I hope I'm still goin' like that when I'm 84. My respect for him just got doubled, because I already had a lot of respect for him anyway.

Lord, take it easy Mr.Berry , Your one of the king's of RNR And i love you so much.... i hope you stay in good health

Chuck performs simply because he likes to, not cuz he's broke. He's never stopped performing actually. I think he has a standing gig in St. Louis when he's not traveling.

He's da man and I hope he'll be fine. Chuck's got alot of vim and vigor for his years, so I never count him out.

You can't cacth him! (My jam)

brooksie said:

Chuck performs simply because he likes to, not cuz he's broke. He's never stopped performing actually. I think he has a standing gig in St. Louis when he's not traveling.

He's da man and I hope he'll be fine. Chuck's got alot of vim and vigor for his years, so I never count him out.

You can't cacth him! (My jam)

Yeah I think he was probably exhausted - three performances in two nights will do that.

Timmy84 said:

brooksie said:

Chuck performs simply because he likes to, not cuz he's broke. He's never stopped performing actually. I think he has a standing gig in St. Louis when he's not traveling.

He's da man and I hope he'll be fine. Chuck's got alot of vim and vigor for his years, so I never count him out.

You can't cacth him! (My jam)

Yeah I think he was probably exhausted - three performances in two nights will do that.

True. I don't think folks know just how heavy his schedule is even in this era. Frankly he puts lots of decades younger acts to shame (looking at YOU Lauryn Hill), so this might seem more alarming than it actually is. Reminds me of that recent scare w/ Bill Nye The Science Guy about 1-2 months ago. Bill does a heavy lecture schedule so he was just pretty much beat.

Lots of these older cats really work hard... some for money ;others just for the love of it. I think Richard and Fats still do gigs and Buddy, Booker T, and BB love the boards. LOL...it's NOT all about money folks.

I'm more worried about Aretha (who's far younger) than Chuck, tbh.

TonyVanDam said:

COMPUTERBLUE1984 said:

One of the last survivors of the Golden Age of Rock.

Hope he will be ok

I hope so as well. Chuck Berry is legend!

The King of Rock & Roll!

brooksie said:

Timmy84 said:

Yeah I think he was probably exhausted - three performances in two nights will do that.

True. I don't think folks know just how heavy his schedule is even in this era. Frankly he puts lots of decades younger acts to shame (looking at YOU Lauryn Hill), so this might seem more alarming than it actually is. Reminds me of that recent scare w/ Bill Nye The Science Guy about 1-2 months ago. Bill does a heavy lecture schedule so he was just pretty much beat.

Lots of these older cats really work hard... some for money ;others just for the love of it. I think Richard and Fats still do gigs and Buddy, Booker T, and BB love the boards. LOL...it's NOT all about money folks.

I'm more worried about Aretha (who's far younger) than Chuck, tbh.

Yeah I'm sure he'll be back onstage with no problem. Same with Richard once he recovers fully from his hip surgery. Aretha's much younger so yeah.

I love all three of them. I am soooooo amazed that Chuck and Richard are still going at their age.

But, with Aretha being younger, her health problems are a whole lot worse than Chuck and Richard combined, probably, so you have to tip your hat to her, as well. I find it kind of funny, and don't call me crazy on this, but I find it kind of ironic that Aretha is the one who sang R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Just throwing that out there.