The Insider: Chuck D

Chuck D, gathering no moss

"...WHO: Chuck D, 20-year leader of Public Enemy, theseminal hip-hop group..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Cadillac Records

The story of the birth of Chicago blues is well-told through this ensemble portrait of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Chuck Berry, Etta James, Little Walter, and their label, Chess Records.

"...there, such as Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter, Chuck Berry, and Etta James, and the Chess Records label,..."

Dec. 12, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Run Rudolph Run

Revisiting Keith Richards' “Run Rudolph Run”

"...Though generally credited to Chuck Berry, “Run Rudolph Run” wasn’t penned by Richards' maker...."

Dec. 22, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Zine Scene

Anthologies Top the Underground Stream

"...a fondly told tale of house rental from landlord/rocker Chuck Berry:..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Books Feature by Stuart Wade

To Make a Long Story Short

"...and promotional copies from artists of the day like Chuck Berry, Otis Rush, Dion, Howlin' Wolf, the Modern Jazz..."

April 2, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Space Cowboy Steve Miller's Not Joking

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist details the pompitous of musical education

"...You know, like from the Chuck Berry days, where if you sold a million records,..."

July 22, 2016 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

All Down the Line

Forget the Exile on Main St. reissue. Here's the 1972 Stones in all their cinematic glory, plus a 1981 bonus to make it a double feature.

"...Chuck Berry gets a beating on the rough and tumble..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

TCB

Going yard with a litany of baseball songs, a hot-rod show, and Trail of Dead

"...CHUCK BERRY, "Brown Eyed Handsome Man": In the final verse..."

April 1, 2005 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Revolution Rock

At the crossroads of the Clash and the great state of Austin, Texas.

"...music was generically termed "pub rock." I remember the Chuck Berry covers at 90 mph, with Strummer literally spitting..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Music Feature

Jazz on a Summer's Day

The groundbreaking concert movie gains new meaning in this stunning restoration

"...of joy and music, where the shocking appearance of Chuck Berry (oh, the infamy!) is just another wonderful moment...."

Aug. 14, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Forgotten Era of Glitter Rock in Mid-70s Austin

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part one: glam rock (1972-76)

"...theatrical streak and a face full of makeup – Chuck Berry given a Little Richard makeover and compressed into..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Denny Laine Saves the World

British Invasion pioneer played it, sang it, saw it all

"...DL: We were on the Chuck Berry tour at the time and guess who was..."

April 26, 2018 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Hitman’s Bodyguard

I will always love you

"...by tunesmiths ranging from Leadbelly and Willie Dixon to Chuck Berry and Lionel Richie pump the action during each..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963

Local music journalism pioneer takes on all of rock & roll

"...roll develops, Charlie Feathers given the same weight as Chuck Berry...."

Nov. 4, 2016 Music Review by Tim Stegall

Lemmy

Motörhead founder Lemmy Kilmister is the subject of this thorough and entertaining rock & roll documentary.

"...Cocker, Joan Jett, Henry Rollins, Dave Grohl (seen recording Chuck Berry's Christmas hit "Run, Rudolph, Run," of all things,..."

Jan. 21, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Learning the Game

Learning Buddy Holly's game, 203 tracks at a time

"..."Gone" ballads almost to a dirge, but "Lonely" bops. Chuck Berry's "Brown-Eyed Handsome Man" strikes out, but "Good Rockin'..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

DVDnds

DVDnds

"...No Mountain High Enough" like the French New Wave... Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (Image/Universal) paces better..."

May 26, 2006 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Ray

Ray Charles, we can't stop loving you, even though this formulaic biopic lacks your original style.

"...Among his previous credits are the rock movie gems Chuck Berry Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll and The Idolmaker...."

Oct. 29, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Atonement, Etc. -- Top 10-plus, Special 2002 bonus edition

Books for which we confess our true feelings, reconsider our disdain, or finally find room: top 10-plus, 2002 edition …

"...Eyed Handsome Man: The Life and Hard Times of Chuck Berry by Bruce Pegg (Routledge)6. Get Your War On..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Books Feature

American Hot Wax

This neglected 1978 American rock & roll film is a historical invocation of legendary deejay Alan Freed's life and cultural impact.

"...McIntire, Laraine Newman, Jay Leno, Fran Drescher, Jeff Altman, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Screamin' Jay Hawkins...."

Sept. 3, 1999 Screens Review by Louis Black

Postmarks

It Gets Better

"...We all do; there's no way to avoid it. Chuckleheads will prosper; sadists will seduce your friends; philistines will..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Column

Scanlines

"...mystic from all the acid. Poncey psychedelic rockers the Strawberry Alarm Clock play a song or two, as well..."

March 20, 1998 Screens Feature

Reissues

"...Rosie" precursor, "Dirty Eyes," and a raucous take on Chuck Berry's "School Days," previously available only on the Australian..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Feature

Parental Guidance Suggested

The Adults

"...So who's a better role model, Chuck Berry or Jerry Lee Lewis?..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Live Shots

"...-- complemented by rhythm parts that ranged from straight Chuck Berry to revved-up Carl Perkins. It was loose with..."

Sept. 13, 1996 Music Feature

The T.A.M.I. Show

"...and the miracles, the Rolling Stones, the Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, Gerry and the Pacemakers, James Brown, and more...."

July 19, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...Stripes axis, with tools handed down from Led Zeppelin, Chuck Berry, and Nirvana. September's fifth LP Deadbeat Graffiti bests..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...doc The Seer, which profiles farmer and writer Wendell Berry. Also getting a world premiere is Sam Wainwright Douglas'..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Now for Something Uplifting

Ballooning with Austin Aeronauts

"...Below the flight is Chuck Berry, a one-man chase crew driving in zig zags..."

Jan. 2, 2014 Sports Post by Jesse Mandell-McClinton

The Rolling Stones
Ian McLagan & the Bump Band

Live shots

"...surviving quartet, augmented by Darryl Jones on bass, keyboardist Chuck Leavell, and a cadre of horns, plus MVP soul..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

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