- by Jason Gregory
- Wednesday, June 11, 2008
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Chuck Berry has publicly endorsed the presidential campaign of Democratic candidate Barack Obama.
Berry said that America had finally reached a stage where people can vote for “a man of colour and that not be a drawback."
The veteran musician made his political stance clear after Obama's rival, Republican John McCain, chose Berry's 'Johnny B Goode' as one of his campaign songs.
Speaking to the Independent, Berry said: "In the Fifties there were certain places we couldn't ride on the bus, and now there is a possibility of a black man being in the White House.
“It's no question, myself being a man of colour. I mean, you have to feel good about it."
Berry is the latest artist to endorse Obama, who will contest the election with John McCain at the polls in November.
To see other musicians that have supported the Illinois senator, CLICK HERE.
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