Chuck Berry reworks his classic “Johnny B. Goode” into the sleeker “Lady B. Goode” for the late rock icon’s upcoming LP Chuck, his first LP of original material in nearly 40 years.

But Chuck Berry was the first to try the idea out in his 1958 classic “Johnny B. Goode.” The song’s story arc tracked Berry’s real-life rise from a humble unknown to a world-famous ...

Chuck Berry didn't invent rock 'n' roll, but he gave it its signature tune, "Johnny B. Goode." The song's driving rhythm, stinging guitar solos and rags-to-riches narrative about a gifted ...

“Johnny B. Goode” was not a huge hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The song reached No. 80 on the chart for one week. The track appeared on the album Chuck Berry Is on Top .

His 1958 song Johnny B Goode is a tour de force. ... there wouldn’t be nothing there that would remind you of the original Johnny B Goode, other than maybe some hot guitar licks,” he said.

Chuck Berry, who turned 86 just three days ago, set the rock 'n' roll world on its proverbial ear with the 1955 release of his first single, "Maybellene," and hasn't looked back since. That is why ...

He played on all of Berry's greatest hits, and he gained rock-and-roll immortality when Berry wrote the song "Johnny B. Goode" about him. (Originally aired July 31, 1991) Fresh Air ...

The film series is responsible for some of cinema's greatest music moments and a couple hit songs to boot. ‘Back to the Future’ Best Music Moments: From “Johnny B. Goode” to ZZ Top ...

In 1977, a recording of Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" was included on a golden disc sent to space with the Voyager mission. The mission continues today.

In contrast, Marty isn't afraid to make references to details from the future even while he's in the past, from calling himself Calvin Klein to playing Johnny B. Goode before the song is released.

Yep, he’s Johnny B. Goode. The song, written and performed by Berry, an inaugural member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, ...

But Chuck Berry was the first to try the idea out in his 1958 classic “Johnny B. Goode.” The song’s story arc tracked Berry’s real-life rise from a humble unknown to a world-famous ...