Chuck Berry was born this day in 1926

Chuck Berry was born this day in 1926 in St. Louis, MO.  His songwriting, guitar playing and showmanship is one of the biggest influences on rock.  Most artists coming out after Berry have acknowledged him as an influence.  Here are some of his biggest hits along with select covers from others...

"Johnny B. Goode"

Dion- "Johnny B. Goode"

Jimi Hendrix- "Johnny B. Goode"

"Maybelline"

Elvis Presley- "Maybelline" (live 1955)

"Rock & Roll Music" (w/ Tina Turner)

The Beatles- "Rock & Roll Music"

The Beach Boys (w/ Roger McGuinn)- "Rock & Roll Music"

"Sweet Little Sixteen"

Jerry Lee Lewis- "Sweet Little Sixteen"

"Dear Dad"

Dave Edmunds- "Dear Dad"

"Run Rudolph Run"

Keith Richards- "Run Rudolph Run"

"Memphis Tennessee"

The Ventures- "Memphis Tennessee"

"Carol"

JD McPherson- "Carol"

Jimi Hendrix plays final concert this day in 1970

Jimi Hendrix performed his final concert this day in 1970 at the Isle Of Fehmarn in Germany during the Love & Peace Festival.  Hear the audience recording of "Voodoo Chile" below.  The setlist included covers of Howlin Wolf and others:

"Killing Floor"
"Spanish Castle Magic"
"All Along the Watchtower"
"Hey Joe"
"Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)"
"Message to Love"
"Foxey Lady"
"Red House"
"Ezy Ryder"
"Freedom"
"Room Full of Mirrors"
"Purple Haze"
"Voodoo Child (Slight Return)"