Is Chuck Berry A-List?
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No — Chuck Berry is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1955C$0.05M
"Maybellene" Released
Breakthrough hit. Launched his career.
1957B▲$0.2M+$0.15000000000000002M
"Roll Over Beethoven" Released
Cemented him as rock icon.
1958B$0.5M+$0.3M
"Johnny B. Goode" Released
Classic. One of all time best songs.
1959B$0.4M-$0.09999999999999998M
Arrested
Setback in career.
1972B$1M+$0.6M
"My Ding-a-Ling" Hit
Comeback hit.
1986B$5M+$4M
Rock and Roll Hall Fame
Recognized contribution to music.
2017B$14M+$9M
Death
Legacy secured as rock icon.
Last updated: February 23, 2026