Chuck Berry - State Theatre

(Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Rosie Flores performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Rick Derringer performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Chuck Berry accepts his award with his wife, Themetta "Toddy" Suggs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Ronnie Hawkins performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Chuck Berry accepts his award with his wife, Themetta "Toddy" Suggs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CEO Terry Stewart and Norm Nite introduce Chuck Berry at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Ray Sharpe performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

JD McPherson performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Earl Slick and David Johansen perform at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

David Johansen of New York Dolls performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

John Fullbright performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Joe Bonamassaperforms at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Chuck Berry accepts his award with Terry Stewart at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Chuck Berry accepts his award at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Dave Alvin performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

JD McPherson performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Earl Slick and David Johansen performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Rick Derringer, Earl Slick and David Johansen perform at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Chuck Prophet performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Malina Moye performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Joe Bonamassa performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Joe Bonamassa and Duke Robillard perform at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

(Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Drummer Steve Jordan performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Vernon Reid performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Ronnie Hawkins performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Rosie Flores performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Merle Haggard performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Ernie Isley performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Darryl DMC McDaniels of Run-D.M.C. performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Darryl DMC McDaniels of Run-D.M.C. and Ernie Isely perform at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CEO Terry Stewart and Norm Nite introduce Chuck Berry at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Chuck Berry performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Chuck Berry performs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Chuck Berry accepts his award with his wife, Themetta "Toddy" Suggs at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Curtain call at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)

Chuck Berry - State Theatre

Curtain call at the 17th annual American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27th, 2012. (Photo Credit: Carl Harp / 98.5 WNCX)