The first EP from the CHUCK100 tribute EP series is out NOW – on Chuck’s 98th birthday.

Chuck Berry didn’t just shape rock and roll - he built its foundation. To honor the man who gave the world “Johnny B. Goode” and so much more, Isalee Music and the Berry family are kicking off CHUCK100, a multi-year celebration leading up to Chuck’s 100th birthday on October 18, 2026.

Today, we’re rolling out the first EP in this tribute series: five fresh takes on “You Never Can Tell.” Produced by GRAMMY-nominated Carl Nappa at The Saint Louis Recording Club, the unique covers are performed by:

What the CHUCK! - Chuck’s son, Charles Berry Jr.; grandsons, Charles Berry III and Jahi Eskridge; along with Antonio Foster, Keith Robinson and Terrence Coleman
Mattie Schell – (Courtesy of Compass Records) Mattie Schell, Nathan Gilberg, Jackson Stokes and Ben Bicklein
Playadors featuring Steve Ewing - Dave Grelle, Dee Dee James, Kevin Bowers, Cody Henry, Ben Reece and Adam Hucke
Fat Pocket - Jahi Eskridge, Dan Ficocelli, Jason Hansen, Bill Henderson, Christopher Jones, Ryan Murray, Peter Shankman, Jeff Simpher and Kalonda Kay
Mark Hochberg

Each EP in this series will deliver four or more unique covers of one of Chuck’s iconic hits - bringing new life to the classics, all while keeping Chuck’s unmistakable spirit alive in St. Louis.