Rock and roll (often written as rock & roll, rock-n-roll, and rock 'n' roll) is a genre of popular music that evolved in the United States during the...
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, established in 1983 and located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, is dedicated to recording the history of some of the...
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Born to Rock and Roll is a compilation album by the ex-Byrds frontman Roger McGuinn, released on Columbia Records in August 1991. It was issued following...
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The origins of rock and roll are complex. Rock and roll emerged as a defined musical style in the United States in the early to mid-1950s. It derived most...
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The following is a list of rock and roll artists. Richard Anthony Chet Atkins Hank Ballard The Beatles Chuck Berry The Big Bopper The Brian Setzer Orchestra...
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appeared in at least two notable lists describing the most influential rock and roll albums. The numbers following each entry describe the sources, which...
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Rock n' Roll Racing is a vehicular combat-based racing video game developed by Silicon & Synapse and published by Interplay Productions for the Super Nintendo...
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Rock n Roll Jesus is the seventh studio album by Kid Rock, released on October 9, 2007. Rob Cavallo co-produced the album with Rock. The album was not...
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"Born to Rock 'n' Roll" is a song recorded by English singer Cliff Richard and released in the UK in May 1986 as his third single from the musical soundtrack...
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the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a 2007 list of the best albums ever produced by artists or bands throughout the history of world music according to the...
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Bradley DeFord (born December 4, 1984), known professionally as Jelly Roll (originally stylized as JellyRoll), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter...
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The Rock and Roll Trio were an American rockabilly group formed in Memphis, Tennessee, during the 1950s. They were also known as "Johnny Burnette and the...
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"Rock n Roll Nigger" is a rock song written by Patti Smith and Lenny Kaye, and released on the Patti Smith Group's 1978 album Easter. While the song has...
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Chuck Berry (redirect from Father of Rock 'n' Roll)
singer, guitarist and songwriter who pioneered rock and roll. Nicknamed the "Father of Rock and Roll", he refined and developed rhythm and blues into the...
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Rock is a broad genre of popular music that originated as "rock and roll" in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s, developing into a range...
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Don Felder (redirect from American Rock 'n' Roll (album))
a friend at the five-and-dime for a handful of cherry bombs. A self-taught musician, he was heavily influenced by rock and roll. At the age of 13 he started...
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Rock 'n' Roll is the fifth and final solo studio album by English musician John Lennon. Released in February 1975, it is an album of rock and roll songs...
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Roger McGuinn & Band (redirect from Roger McGuinn and Band)
Jacques Levy, two of his four contributions ("Lover of the Bayou" and "Born to Rock and Roll") were re-recordings of previously released Byrds songs. Unfortunately...
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The following is a list of notable performers of rock and roll music or rock music, and others directly associated with the music as producers, songwriters...
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Queen of Rock, Queen of Rock and Roll, Rock Queen, Rock 'n' Roll Queen, or similar titles, may refer to: Tina Turner (Anna Mae Bullock, 1939–2023), American-born...
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The following is a list of notable performers of rock and roll music or rock music, and others directly associated with the music as producers, songwriters...
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Prey For Rock & Roll is a 2003 American drama film written by Cheri Lovedog and Robin Whitehouse. The film, which stars Gina Gershon, Drea de Matteo, Lori...
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Marty Wilde (category British rock and roll musicians)
American rock and roll, scoring several 1950s and 1960s hit singles including "Endless Sleep", "Sea of Love" and "Bad Boy". During the late 1960s to early...
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guide to rock and roll, and inspired legions of local copyists". In July 1956 Frankie Davidson's cover version of another Haley single, "Rock-A-Beatin'...
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Alan Freed (redirect from Alan Freed Rock 'n' Roll Band)
jockey. He also produced and promoted large traveling concerts with various acts, helping to spread the importance of rock and roll music throughout North...
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rereleased as part of the King of Rock and Roll: The Complete Reprise Recordings set. The King of Rock and Roll was produced and arranged by H. B. Barnum. It...
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Drivin' Wheel" and McGuinn's own "Born to Rock and Roll", recorded on January 12 and April 18, 1972 respectively. "Born to Rock and Roll" was intended...
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committee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and received that institution's Ahmet Ertegun Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2020. Born in New York City...
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Wesley Willis (redirect from Rock N Roll McDonald's (song))
topics, with mental illness and consumerism being the most prominent themes. He is best known for songs such as "Rock N Roll McDonald's" as well as a series...
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Heinz Burt (redirect from Tribute to Eddie)
Heinz Burt (24 July 1942 – 7 April 2000) was a German-born British rock and roll bassist and singer who performed under the stage name Heinz. He was also...
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