RIP Johnnie Johnson Apr 14, 2005 11:11:27 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by bruiser on Apr 14, 2005 11:11:27 GMT -5 Johnnie Johnson, pianist for Chuck Berry, and the inspiration for "Johnny B. Goode", has passed away at age 80. Even when he was not the pianist on Berry recordings, his style was used. RIP Mr. Johnson.www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/04/13/obit.johnson.ap/index.html?section=cnn_latest