rock-and-roll
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a variant of rock-'n'-roll.
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[rok-uhn-rohl]
/ ˈrɒk ənˈroʊl /
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rock and roll
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a type of pop music originating in the 1950s as a blend of rhythm and blues and country and western. It is generally based upon the twelve-bar blues, the first and third beats in each bar being heavily accented
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the rock-and-roll era
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dancing performed to such music, with exaggerated body movements stressing the beat
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In the music video for the title track the singer introduced a tougher rock-and-roll image as he played guitar while clad in aviator sunglasses, ripped blue jeans and the leather La Rocka jacket.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
Skating to “Maybe I Maybe You” by the Scorpions, Torgashev flashed the rock-and-roll symbol to the crowd as he saluted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026
Billy Mack’s rock-and-roll career continues to persevere following the release of his charity single.
From Salon ● Nov. 16, 2023
They are magnificent in their originality, playfulness and sheer rock-and-roll sensibility.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 11, 2023
The rock-and-roll version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” is no longer recognizable.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
“Guys will be ready to rock and roll come Friday morning.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Jamie used a vibration vest – "like a rock and roll ninja" she said - which allowed him to feel the tempo around him and trigger his own beats.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Richards tosses off one indelible riff after another, making “Rocks Off,” “Happy,” “Tumbling Dice” and “All Down the Line” rock and roll perfection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Where the first wave of bands that emerged from downtown were more traditionally rock and roll and melodic, No Wave was the louder, darker, discordant underbelly and the logical next step.
From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2026
Ed Johnson was the man who guided the classes of Big Creek High School through the golden era of rock and roll.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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