Chuck Berry
The Haps: Chuck Berry B. Goode
When I turn 83, I hope still to have control of my bowels and at least one of my original hips. On the other hand, Mr. Chuck Berry, who turned 83 on Sunday, is still rocking and rolling without missing a step. The St. Louis-born rock legend plays at the Delmar Loop’s Blueberry Hill once a month, and his performance is impressive for anyone, let alone an octogenarian.
Rock steady: The top 10 rock ‘n’ rollers able to collect Social Security
The 10 artists on this list are all over the age of 65 and very much alive and kickin’. All in some way or another made rock what it is today. Respect your elders!
Cadillac Records
Those hoping that “Cadillac Records” would be inspirational and filled with powerful performances will be somewhat disappointed. Based on a true story, “Cadillac Records” features Adrien Brody and Jeffrey Wright as they start a soul record label in Chicago and try to cross over “race music” into white radio.
