Paul McCartney revealed Chuck Berry was a huge influence on The Beatles’ songs.
Berry commented on The Beatles as a whole and their cover of “Rock and Roll Music” in particular.
The Beatles’ “Rock and Roll Music” appeared on a hit album.
During their early career, The Beatles covered Chuck Berry‘s “Rock and Roll Music.” Berry revealed what he thought of The Beatles as artists. He also explained what he thought about the cover.
Paul McCartney posted an article on his website describing Berry’s impact on The Beatles’ songs. “From the first minute we heard the great guitar intro to ‘Sweet Little Sixteen’ we became fans of the great Chuck Berry,” he revealed. “His stories were more like poems than lyrics — the likes of ‘Johnny B. Goode’ or ‘Maybellene.'”
Source: cheatsheet.com