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Rocking a silk shirt adorned with rhinestones, and backed by his incredibly nimble band, the Cuban-born virtuoso kicked off his four-night residency at the club with sizzling banter and panache.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The Porthcawl Elvis Festival has had the town Rocking Around the Clock since its 2004 launch.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2025

Rocking a snakeskin belt against the Guardians, Gallen attacked the Guardians with fastballs early, setting up breaking balls that had them swinging at pitches in the dirt.

From Washington Times • Jun. 17, 2023

That year alone, they raided 90-some nightclubs, including jazz and R&B rooms such as the Black and Tan as well as the Rocking Chair, which was shuttered the following year.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2023

Rocking, rocking, listening to Plum’s occasional chuckles, Eva let her memory spin, loop and fall.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison