Celebrities react to the passing of legendary music icon Chuck Berry

It was reported last night that rock and roll icon Chuck Berry had passed away at the age of 90.

One of the most influential musicians to have ever existed, with songs such as "Johnny B. Goode", "Sweet Sixteen" and "Maybellene" amongst others still played regularly to this day, his passing was met with a tidal wave of celebrity tributes online.

"One of my big lights has gone out.”
- Keith, 3/18/17 pic.twitter.com/I86dHlvN5W

— Keith Richards (@officialKeef) March 19, 2017

Chuck Berry was rock's greatest practitioner, guitarist, and the greatest pure rock 'n' roll writer who ever lived.

— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) March 18, 2017

This is a tremendous loss of a giant for the ages.

-Bruce Springsteen

— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) March 18, 2017

RIP Chuck Berry pic.twitter.com/cnI9xGIjfj

— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) March 18, 2017

"His songs will live forever." Mick Jagger and Keith Richards remember "true pioneer" Chuck Berry https://t.co/9kOtwk4FcH pic.twitter.com/ERGDNyTGfz

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) March 19, 2017

#RIPChuckBerry. Definition of musical legend. Thanks for rock 'n roll. ????

— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic) March 18, 2017

R.I.P. To the father of ROCK N ROLL the genius CHUCK BERRY ✊?✊?✊?Johnny be good

— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) March 18, 2017

He had a gtr style that influenced so many generations of players. Oh yes and how to write a great RnR song. Rest in peace dear Chuck https://t.co/bWQogYSyqw

— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) March 18, 2017

So sad ~ with the passing of Chuck Berry comes the end of an era ?. He was one of the best and my inspiration ?, a true character indeed. pic.twitter.com/OnT8YXZpPn

— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) March 18, 2017