Last updated: Thursday, June 12, 2008
CHUCK BERRY BACKS OBAMA
CHUCK BERRY has become the latest rock 'n' roll icon to offer his support to U.S. presidential hopeful BARACK OBAMA - insisting he's thrilled America is considering putting 'a man of colour' in the White House.
Chuck Berry performing live in concert at The Rockhal. Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg - 19.11.07
Obama was declared the Democratic Party's official candidate earlier this month (Jun08) when rival Hillary Clinton dropped out of the race for the vote.
And, as he prepares for a political battle with Republican Senator John McCain, Obama has been given a boost from celebrity backers, including Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan.
And now Berry has added his support to the group, stating he's relieved that the U.S. has reached a point where its people can vote for "a man of colour and that not be a drawback."
The Johnny B. Goode hitmaker tells RollingStone.com, "In the 50s 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. You have to feel good about it."
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