rock'n'roll

British

noun

a variant spelling of rock and roll

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Other Word Forms

rock'n'roller noun

Example Sentences

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Instead he wanted to be in a rock'n'roll band.

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Touring, performing, and rock'n'roll lifestyles have previously been found to lower life expectancy for musicians.

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Nick's compensation was something money can't buy and a piece of rock'n'roll memorabilia - a guitar Noel used to create Oasis anthems like Wonderwall and Don't Look Back in Anger.

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There was also a rock'n'roll aspect to his character.

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"The springboard that David made, by writing that letter, into the lower ladder of rock'n'roll and music - it was amazing."

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