Berry was among the first musicians to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on its opening in 1986; he was cited for having "laid the groundwork for not only a rock and roll sound but a rock and roll stance."
Berry var blandt de første musikere til at blive optaget i Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ved åbningen i 1986; han blev citeret for at have "lagdt grunden til ikke kun en rock and roll lyd, men en rock and roll holdning."