Information on a website about the show:

The legendary Chuck Berry playing in the magnificent hall of La Palestre in Le Cannet, next to Cannes on the Côte d'Azur.

The inventor of rock'n'roll, coining the phrase in a song, is the last living legend who along with Elvis Presley gave a meaning to the music of the mid to late '50s and '60s, which inspired so many musicians and was used in many films.

A very rare appearance in France, Chuck Berry who is now 85 will be appearing in what is billed as the last European concert of his career, which makes it a very special occasion.

In addition to his usual band there will be some of the very best French musicians accompanying him to make this an unforgettable event that will see spectators travelling from all over Europe to see.

http://www.guide2cotedazur.com/events/527/Chuck-Berry-in-Concert---Le-Cannet---Alpes-Maritimes/16-June-2012

"appearing in what is billed as the last European concert"

Is this official information?

I hope not.
/ Johan

I have not gotten confirmation from my dad yet but it is being heavily advertised. Red Chuck (Jean Million) has offered his band to be the opener however, I'm not authorized to have any direct contact with the promoter or conduct any type of negotiations. Hopefully they can get his band on the bill.

As to if it's his last time appearing in Europe, he's not mentioned that to me.

https://www.facebook.com/jean.million (Red Chuck)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000628701735 (Bernard Ramel, promoter of the event)

Thank you for a very good answer! All the people who will go to this show will have a fantastic night I'm just frustrated on all the talk about the "Last tour" / "Last show" and so and so... Not only for Chuck, but for so many musicans over the years. It is very selldom real. First time I heard it about Chuck Berry was on the 1987 European tour (the Roll over Europe Tour), and Ingrid had a lot to do with journalist and told them that it was not Chuck's last tour in Europe! (I remember it from Stockholm). I think promoters so bad needs these words on the posters and/or in the advertisements to drag a few more people to the shows.

Johan

It is what it is Johan. People want to sell tickets and that's the bottom line.

So I hope it will come more Chuck Berry shows in Europe at the tour schedule soon!

Johan

I agree Johan!

From website nicematin.com:

Le concert de Chuck Berry au Cannet annulé

Les raisons restent pour l'instant mystérieuses. Mais ce mercredi, la rumeur de l'annulation du concert du célèbre guitariste, Chuck Berry à La Palestre au Cannet, qui devait avoir lieu samedi, est confirmée.

L'organisateur explique que "pour des raisons totalement indépendantes de notre volonté le concert de monsieur Chuck Berry à La Palestre du Cannet est annulé".

http://www.nicematin.com/derniere-minute/le-concert-de-chuck-berry-au-cannet-annule.898978.html

Johan

Won't be the last now!

I think the promoter have cancelled the show. Anyway the show was never confirmed by Mr. Berry.

Johan

I had my doubts when I saw all the pictures of him posing with other people's cars. Looked like all flash and no action.

The concert was canceled but I was there anyway . At 20:00 PM local time the site outside the arena was totaly empty.
Me and my family had a wonderful week in southern France.
We visited St. Tropez where we saw Brigitte Bardot driving her car with her dogs. We were in Cannes, Marineland in Antibes and Monte Carlo. We also made a trip to Italy after visiting Monaco to visit Manuel Borea known as ForeverChuck68. What a great guy He showed us the beautiful place where he works. Thank you Manuel for taking care of me and my family on our short but wonderful visit in Italy and thank you Chuck Berry for giving us an opportunity to travel

Peter