Reaction to Chuck Berry's death

"RIP. And peace and love Chuck Berry Mr. rock 'n' roll music."

Ringo Starr, former Beatle

"Heart broken. … He was undisputably the king."

Slash, Guns N' Roses guitarist

"Thou Shalt Have No Other Rock Gods Before Him #Chuck Berry rip."

Questlove Gomez, musician

"I am so sad to hear of Chuck Berry's passing. I want to thank him for all the inspirational music he gave to us. He lit up our teenage years, and blew life into our dreams of being musicians and performers. His lyrics shone above others and threw a strange light on the American dream. Chuck, you were amazing, and your music is engraved inside us forever." — Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones, in a series of posts via Twitter

"Hail hail rock n roll. I'm glad I had a chance to know, love, and work w Chuck Berry during my life and career. Original Pure Rock n Roll." — Rocker Joan Jett, in a statement

"Chuck Berry was rock's greatest practitioner, guitarist, and the greatest pure rock 'n' roll writer who ever lived." — Bruce Springsteen, via Twitter

"I am so sad to hear about Chuck Berry passing - a big inspiration! He will be missed by everyone who loves Rock 'n Roll. Love & Mercy" — Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, via Twitter

"The first, the best, a friend. Rest In Peace Chuck Berry." — Greg Allman of The Allman Brothers Band, via Twitter

"So sad (tilde) with the passing of Chuck Berry comes the end of an era. He was one of the best and my inspiration, a true character indeed." — Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones, via Twitter

"Chuck Berry merged blues & swing into the phenomenon of early rock'n'roll. In music, he cast one of the longest shadows. Thank You Chuck." — The Jacksons, via Twitter

"Chuck Berry. Maybe the most important figure in all of rock and roll. His music and his influence will last forever. - Huey" — Pop-rocker Huey Lewis, via Twitter

"Chuck Berry was a rock and roll original. A gifted guitar player, an amazing live performer, and a skilled songwriter whose music and lyrics captured the essence of 1950s teenage life. It's fitting that he was the first person inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, as he influenced everyone who has picked up a guitar after him. Today, we celebrate his life. Hail Hail, Chuck Berry." — Rock and Roll of Hall of Fame and Museum, in a statement

"Hail Hail Chuck Berry!!! None of us would have been here without you. Rock on brother! instagram.com/p/BRzBbf0Fo5c/" — Rocker Lennie Kravitz, via Twitter

"RIP Chuck Berry !!!! Thank you for the poetry, the passion and the potency! GO JOHNNY GO. - KU" — Country star Keith Urban, via Twitter