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I Love Rock and Roll by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

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Rock and Roll is Life – A common philosophy many enthusiasts of the Rock and Roll genre have lived by and shared with others. That it’s not just music, but a way of life. The songs you love not only define who you are but they also define each generation across over half a century.

This site takes a look at Rock ‘n Roll/Rock music – both in the past and in the present. We’re diving in, taking a look at the various stages of this genre and how this music has changed the world we now know. Some of the topics we’ll be looking into are:

  • The Beginning: How this new form of music was conceived
  • British Invasion: How four influential Brits revolutionized rock music
  • Golden Age Where sober was merely a word (not a practice) and Rock music came of age.
  • From Glam to Grunge: Where video obviously killed the radio star and made music more than just about music.

Now although there’s some great information on this website about Rock ‘n Roll, we all know how boring reading can get sometimes (especially when it’s about history). So we included some fun links for your added enjoyment:

  • While you’re exploring this website, you'll see we’ve included some titles and artists of several major Rock hits corresponding to the title of each of our sections. These are all highly influential songs that play a major part in Rock's history. So click on the album covers on the right, crank up your volume and rock out!

  • To find out some quick and fun fact about some of the amazingly influential artists and events mentioned on this site, click on the links as you read through it all.

Now get ready to rock! Check out The Beginning of Rock and Roll.

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