Johnnie Johnson, a rock ’n’ roll pioneer who inspired the Chuck Berry hit Johnny B Goode, died today, aged 80.

Three decades after forming in a Dublin school and still on top of the music world, U2 were ushered into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, joined by the O’Jays, Percy Sledge, The Pretenders and Buddy Guy.

DONEGAL will be playing host to the King of the Twist and the Heavyweight Champion of Rock this summer.

Paul McCartney has named John Lennon as his ultimate hero in a survey to mark the 100th edition of music magazine Mojo.