13. Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry played a pivotal role in the birth of rock and roll, infusing the genre with energetic guitar riffs and vivid, storytelling lyrics. Songs like “Johnny B. Goode” became anthems for a new generation, laying the groundwork for countless rock musicians to follow. Berry’s showmanship and songwriting set the blueprint for modern rock, making him a true architect of the sound and attitude that define the genre. Learn more
