Rock Bands & Pop Stars
Chuck Berry Pictures
Artist:
Chuck Berry
Origin:
United States, St. Louis - MissouriUnited States
Born date:
October 18, 1926
Chuck Berry Album: «Hail! Hail! Rock 'N Roll [MCA]»
Chuck Berry Album: «Hail! Hail! Rock 'N Roll [MCA]»
    Album information
  • Title:Hail! Hail! Rock 'N Roll [MCA]
  • Release date:
  • Type:Unknown
  • Genre:Classic Rock, Oldies, 1950s Rock
  • Label:Music Digital
  • Explicit lyrics:No
  • UPC:4006408065586
Review
This is the soundtrack to a documentary film chronicling a concert held to celebrate Chuck Berry's 60th birthday. The band was led by Keith Richards and featured Berry's regular pianist, Johnnie Johnson, Richards' regular pianist, Chuck Leavell, Rolling Stones sax player Bobby Keys, bassist Joey Spampinato from NRBQ, and drummer Steve Jordan from Richards' solo band. The guests included Robert Cray, Linda Ronstadt, Eric Clapton, Julian Lennon, and Etta James. Berry was ragged-voiced but enthusiastic, the band had spirit, and the guests, even if they were sometimes unlikely, were sincere. The best way to hear Berry's music is to obtain the original recordings, of course, but as a souvenir of the Taylor Hackford film, this is an enjoyable romp through the catalog. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide