excerpt from http://www.thetoptens.com/father-of-rock-and-rill/
Charles Edward Anderson “Chuck” Berry is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter, and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music.
His first single and also first hit ” Maybellene ” on Chess Records in 1955 was an adaption of the country-fiddle song ” Ida Red ” wich was recorded in 1938 by Bill Wills and his Texas playboys. His guitar playing was influenced by T-Bone Walker. Not much originality so far. He is one of the pioneers of Rock and Roll without a doubt and don’t get me wrong, I’m a big fan of him but in my opinion too overrated to be number one. When Elvis Presley recorded on Sun Records in 1954 he really invented a new sound and style ( Rockabilly ) that didn’t exist before him. It was not called Rockabilly yet in 1954 ( Some called it Catmusic, Hillbilly Bop etc… ) but this was the raw primitive form of Rock and Roll. The real mix between black Rhythm and Blues and white Hillbilly Boogie and Western Swing. I think that Elvis Presley should be number one for that matter.M+3
Chuck’s lyrics and music were the foundation. Ask Keith Richards. But Little Richard should probably be #2. That’s not to take anything away from Holly!M+3
The best guitarist of his time, by far!M+7
Chuck Berry is awesome
Elvis Presley was a American musician and actor. Known as “The King” He was mostly known for his number 1 singles including “Heartbreak Hotel” “Hound Dog” “Jailhouse Rock” “Love me Tender” Elvis debuted in the movie “Love me Tender” and focused less on his music and continued that way. …read more.
When Elvis recorded his SUN sessions he really invented a new style. When you listen to this records it has the ability to make you forget all others, to banish the gentrified pop that came in its wake, as well the raggle-taggle Blues that came before it. This records are one of those things that just can’t be argued with, a pop-cultural milestone of huge importance. Elvis was the major teen breaktrough, the universal hero, a symbol of teenage rebellion. In this way, without even trying, he became one of the people who have radically affected the way that people live and think. This was new, fresh, nervous cutting music, it exploded all over the place. But above all, it was the sexiest thing that anyone had ever heard or seen. Elvis is really the trigger of Rock and Roll and therefore rightfully proclaimed as the King of Rock and Roll.M+3
He is the king.. Not only in a musical way, also with his charisma..M+7
Elvis is the father of rock, chuck revolutionized it, but elvis is the kingM+3
Elvis is the bestMnew