Chuck Berry quotes - page 3

Chuck Berry was an influential American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. His energetic performances and innovative guitar riffs shaped the sound and spirit of the genre. He inspired generations of musicians and remains an enduring icon in the history of popular music. Here are 64 of his quotes:

Everything I wrote about wasn't about me, but about the people listening. (Chuck Berry)
Rock is my child and my grandfather. View quote
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I would sing the blues if I had the blues. View quote
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Science and religion are both the same thing. They're there; they're life. If it's not science, it's not a fact. View quote
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My music is simple stuff. Anybody can sit down, look at a set of symbols and produce sounds the music represents. View quote
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A contract is an ask game, and if it asks for an hour, and I submit to an hour, then it's an hour. When I look at a contract, I look at the obligation - where, when, how long, the compensation. If I agree to it, that's the way it is. I have an obligation. They have an obligation. View quote
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Rock 'n' roll accepted me and paid me, even though I loved the big bands I went that way because I wanted a home of my own. I had a family. I had to raise them. Let's don't leave out the economics. No way. View quote
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You know, your ears record. You might can sing a song once you hear it. View quote
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Did I fart in your face? I like to do that! View quote
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Give my ass a little kiss, kiss it! View quote
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Clean yourself off, take a shower! (Chuck Berry)
Dry yourself off, clean yourself off! View quote
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The Big Band Era is my era. People say, 'Where did you get your style from?' I did the Big Band Era on guitar. That's the best way I could explain it. View quote
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Praise doesn't mean anything to me. I don't judge myself. View quote
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Chuck Berry

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Occupation: American Musician
Born: October 18, 1926
Died: March 18, 2017
Quotes count: 64
Wikipedia: Chuck Berry

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