Chuck Berry’s Legacy & RIP Tina Turner
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome author RJ Smith back to the show to discuss his new book on Chuck Berry. The hosts also pay tribute to Tina Turner, who died May 24 at 83.
Obit: Tina Turner
Tina Turner was the undisputed queen of rock and roll, though she didn't attain the title until she was in her forties. Jim and Greg pay tribute to the legend by recounting her many accomplishments and the many trials she overcame. She recently died at age 83.
Chuck Berry
Author RJ Smith has written hosts Jim and Greg's favorite biography of rock and roll founder Chuck Berry. In their interview, they analyze Berry's creative method and how disconnected he was in his later career. They also discuss his many misdeeds- some he was convicted of in court and others he wasn't.
Featured Songs:
- Chuck Berry, "Johnny B. Goode," Johnny B. Goode (Single), Chess, 1958
- Tina Turner, "What's Love Got to Do With It ," Private Dancer, Capitol, 1984
- Ike and Tina Turner, "Proud Mary," Workin' Together, Liberty, 1970
- Ike and Tina Turner, "River Deep Mountain High," River Deep - Mountain High, A&M, 1969
- Tina Turner, "Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)," B.E.F. Presents Tina Turner, Virgin, 1982
- Tina Turner, "Better Be Good to Me," Private Dancer, Capitol, 1984
- Chuck Berry, "Blues #1," Have Mercy: His Complete Chess Recordings 1969-1974, Geffen, 2010
- Chuck Berry, "Maybellene," Maybellene (Single), Chess, 1955
- Chuck Berry, "You Never Can Tell," You Never Can Tell (Single), Chess, 1964
- Chuck Berry, "Promised Land," Promised Land (Single), Chess, 1964
- Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Cast Iron Skillet," Weathervanes, Southeastern, 2023
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