Chuck Berry

Father of Rock and Roll

Modern influential 125 sayings

Sayings by Chuck Berry

I have no idea what I'm doing. I'm just here to play my guitar.

1970s — Interview
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It was a wonderful time. There were no problems then. We were making money, and we were playing music, and that was all we cared about.

1987 — Interview about his early career
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I'm not a politician. I'm a musician. I play rock and roll.

1970s — Interview
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I don't play rock and roll. I play Chuck Berry.

1970s — Interview
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I never thought I was a star. I just thought I was a guy who played guitar.

1987 — Interview
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I'm just a country boy who got lucky.

1970s — Interview
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I don't know what rock and roll is. I just play it.

1970s — Interview
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I played my music for the people, and they liked it. That's all that matters.

1987 — Interview
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I just wanted to make people dance.

1970s — Interview
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I never thought about being famous. I just wanted to play my guitar.

1987 — Interview
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I'm not a genius. I'm just a guy who plays guitar.

1970s — Interview
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I don't like to talk about my past. I like to talk about the future.

1987 — Interview
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I'm just a guitar player. That's all I am.

1970s — Interview
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I never learned to read music. I just played by ear.

1987 — Interview
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I don't think about my legacy. I just play my guitar.

1970s — Interview
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I just want to make people happy.

1987 — Interview
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I just wanted to play my music and get paid.

1987 — Interview
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I don't care about awards. I just care about playing my guitar.

1970s — Interview
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I'm just a simple man.

1987 — Interview
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I never thought I'd be doing this for so long.

1970s — Interview
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