October 18th, 2016 marks the 90th trip around the sun for the legendary Chuck Berry, the guitarist who essentially invented rock and roll music. While most nonagenarians would be spending the day at the nursing home, Berry has astounded fans with the announcement of a new album!
For the first time in 38 years, Chuck Berry has put together a brand new release. Titled CHUCK, the album will feature original music by Berry, dedicated to his wife of 68 years. “This record is dedicated to my beloved Toddy,” said Berry in a statement. “My darlin’ I’m growing old! I’ve worked on this record for a long time. Now I can hang up my shoes!”
The album will come out in early 2017 on Dualtone, and will feature accompaniment by Berry’s two children Charles Berry Jr. (guitar) and Ingrid Berry (harmonica), as well as Jimmy Marsala (Berry’s bassist of forty years), Robert Lohr (piano), and Keith Robinson (drums). Considering that Chuck Berry essentially created rock and roll music, a new release from him at age 90 is simply stunning.
For more information on this new release, head here. You can see the album artwork below.
