Once you click play, it's very easy to fall into a deep rabbit hole of Chuck Berry videos on YouTube. Dating as far back as the '50s—the nascent days of television—those Berry performances available online are a master's class on the purest form of rock ‘n’ roll.
Berry made it to age 90 and lived long enough to see his face get carved into the Mt. Rushmore of the electric guitar. His passing was a heartbreaker, but more than anything it gave us a great opportunity to celebrate and explore his life and music.
Here's a look at eight videos from Berry's career that showcase everything that made him one of the most influential performers of the 20th century. From his signature duck walks and spanky solos to his total and unquestionable command of the stage and crowd, this brief survey shows why so many consider Berry to be the true originator of the genre.