Chuck Berry’s awesome upbeat tempo and catchy accompanying lyrics provide no better candidate for the acclaimed label of first rock ‘n’ roll guitar riff! Repeated throughout the song, the opening riff is punctuated by the bass and drums making this attention grabbing song one of Chuck’s signature classics. The song’s simple yet effective 12 bar structure has made it a favourite for budding guitarists and rock bands, preventing this invigorating riff from falling into musical obscurity!
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