The Great Twenty-Eight

100 Greatest American Albums of All Time (100 music items)

"Classics from rock’s founding father Twenty-eight tracks (spanning 1957 to 1963) aren’t all that’s great by Berry. But marvel at his wondrous storytelling and Johnny Johnson’s piano finesse, and then have fun spotting which of Berry’s classic guitar licks later appeared on hits by the Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, Beatles and others. Standout tracks: “Maybelline,” “Roll Over Beethoven”"

500 CDs You Must Own Before You Die! (500 music items)

"Quintessential rock & roll, the trunk of rock’s family tree. Berry’s iconic guitar licks and his sly poetry provide ruminations on love, school and cars. This ideal introduction is packed with addictive music that bows to no one. Standout track: “Johnny B. Goode”"