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rock-and-roll

[rok-uhn-rohl] / ˈrɒk ənˈroʊl /
NOUN
type of popular music
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But I stayed sharp and I stayed touring and I stayed hungry to put on good shows, so that is just the continuing evolution of my love for rock and roll.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

She came of age in Montreal’s alternative scene, the child of unconventional parents, and fell in love with rock and roll.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

“This is really embarrassing — my decadent rock and roll lifestyle with the artisanal energy drink,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

"Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather," Sedaka's family posted on his Facebook page, describing him as a "true rock and roll legend."

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

They were seated at tables or leaning against pinball machines as they listened to rock and roll music.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George




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