Boyhood Heroes..Chuck Berry

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One of a kind. I'll always remember that little shuffling move he made across the stage. A good strong face there, Jim.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Mon 25 Mar 12:56:54

Cheers Lew. That was his "duck walk" whilst not missing a beat on his guitar. I can still hear "Johnnie B", Rock and Roll Music Good and Roll-over Beethoven" in my head without effort. Great times...(-:

Posted by Jim Morris on Mon 25 Mar 13:06:49

Humming along and tapping my feet as I read your comments Jim. I believe he was a very difficult man to know, provably getting his own back on the way he was treated early on.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Mon 25 Mar 15:39:37

You've definitely caught the man, Jim. Great character painting. Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Mon 25 Mar 18:06:36

Strong image of a strong character, Jim!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Tue 26 Mar 16:29:19

Hang on Studio Wall

25/03/2019

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When I was 17, Johnny B.Goode was about as rock and roll as could ever be. My portrait of Chuck Berry in mixed media.

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Jim Morris

I've reached 83 (84 in September ) years young and love to paint and draw. Watercolours are my preference used also with line and wash. I paint or sketch something most days of whatever takes my fancy. Glad to have found this site. I don't feel I have a set painting style but I tend to go for…

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