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"Look at what Chuck Berry and his music has done", said Simmons.
An open-casket funeral was held Sunday in St. Louis for music legend Chuck Berry, who died March 18 at the age of 90.
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"What can you say, the greatness is unequalled by anybody, in any form of music", said Simmons.
Congressman William Lacy Clay opened the 300-person service with words from Bill Clinton, who booked Berry to perform both of his presidential inaugurations. A private Celebration of Life service followed for the musician's family and friends, before the procession to the cemetery. "He was not only the father of rock "n" roll, but he changed the world". Chuck Berry was among the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's first inductees.
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"Thanks for the inspiration", the card read. "With fondest memories, Mick, Keith, Charlie and Ronnie, the Rolling Stones".
"Me and Hillary grew up listening to him".
Berry, a St. Louis native, lived there throughout his life.
That sentiment was echoed Sunday by David Letterman's former band leader, Paul Shaffer, who spoke to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch outside the club. Situated inside The Pageant concert hall, supporters arrived as early as 5 a.m. just to see the last remains of the rock "n" roll legend. "I wouldn't be here today without Chuck Berry", he added.
On April 9, the late, great rock "n" roll icon Chuck Berry was laid to rest.
A musician outside played Berry's hits including "Johnny B. Goode", "Sweet Little Sixteen" and "Roll Over Beethoven." while a flower arrangement in the shape of a guitar was sent by The Rolling Stones and was on display inside.
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