Chuck Berry, a VETERAN rock ‘n’ roll star, has collapsed on stage, raising concerns regarding the health of the 84-year-old.
After collapsing over a piano, Berry, known for his 50s hits like Roll Over Beethoven and Johnny B Goode, needed assistance to leave the stage.
Although paramedics intended to transport him to the hospital, the singer declined treatment, opting instead to return to his hotel.
His collapse occurred following a chaotic and out-of-tune performance in Chicago on Saturday.
Concert promoter Michael Petryshyn remarked, “Fifteen minutes into the set, things went from fine to something was off. He was beginning songs mid-way, then playing only 15 seconds of a song.”
“He felt faint and weak,” was all Petryshyn could confirm.
After first exiting the stage while attempting his signature “duck walk,” Berry momentarily returned to inform fans that he lacked the energy to continue.
Despite this, Berry, who has influenced both The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, continues to perform regularly.
by Wallace McTavish