He is sort of one of a last era of musicians that really paved the way for so many different types of music thats fundamental to the american experience. He was a tremendous influence. And in his own right, he, he also brought such a gift of music and, and witness through that. Reporter chuck berry played to live audiences across the country well into his 80s. He said that performing that late into his life, playing rock n roll, kept him young. Live in berkeley, thom jenson. He said the music kept him going. Thank you, thom. Our coverage does continue. Find more across our digital platforms. Head to nbcbayarea. Com to read about chuck berry. New information about the moments before a police chase and an officerinvolved shooting in san jose left a man in critical condition. The man, naked, chasing a mother and several children at the time. Right before he was shot. Nbc bay areas Christie Smith joins us from san jose. You spoke with the mom about this frightening ordeal . Reporter thats