Rock 'n' roll

Originally a black slang term for fornication with vigour (sex). The term was adopted by early rock n' roll DJs (mostly white) who used it to describe the hybrid R&B/Country we have all come to know and drink beer to. The term also probably contributed to the parental angst of the 1950's adding to the "evil" reputation of those "nasty rock n' rollers".

That woman wore me out... All she wanted to do was rock and roll all night long!

by gazeboman October 8, 2003

Rock 'n' Roll

The phenomenon which began in the 50's with the combination of rhythm and blues, country music, and gospel. It was pioneered by Chuck Berry, transformed by The Beatles, hardened by Led Zeppelin and AC/DC, and through the course of the 70's evolved into the pinnacle of musical glory.

Since then, it has lost the "Roll" and degenerated into "Rock" a generic term for all manners of crappy, modern, guitar driven music that has nothing to do with the messages, anthems, and ideals of old. Rather than professing a belief in the "Livin' easy, livin' free" lifestyle professed by AC/DC and their contemporaries, "Rock" now aims to piss and moan as much as possible whilst backed by horrible, rehashed guitar and pre-pubescent vocals about slutty girlfriends and cannabus.

AC/DC and Led Zeppelin are both gods in the pantheon of Rock 'n' Roll

by Billy the Mighty January 9, 2004

Rock 'N' Roll

The lifeblood of all music, and of the world.

Rock 'N' Roll is god's true gift to the world.

by Phenomenal1 July 13, 2010

Rock 'n' roll

The music that made it well worth living before the early 1990s.

Now, instead of rock 'n' roll, we have to endure the ear-bleeding likes of rap, pop, and techno.

by rock fan October 27, 2003

Rock 'n Roll

The phenomenon which began in the 50's with the combination of rhythm and blues, country music, and gospel. It was pioneered by Chuck Berry, transformed by The Beatles, hardened by Led Zeppelin and AC/DC, and through the course of the 70's evolved into the pinnacle of musical glory.

Since then, it has lost the "Roll" and degenerated into "Rock" a generic term for all manners of crappy, modern, guitar driven music that has nothing to do with the messages, anthems, and ideals of old. Rather than professing a belief in the "Livin' easy, livin' free" lifestyle professed by AC/DC and their contemporaries, "Rock" now aims to piss and moan as much as possible whilst backed by horrible, rehashed guitar and pre-pubescent vocals about slutty girlfriends and cannabis.

Rock and Roll is not just a genre of music. Beyond that, it is a philosophy, attitude, and way of life. The purpose of Rock 'n Roll as opposed to other types of music, is to rebel. True Rock asserts that we need to stick it to The Man and Rage against The Machine (see The Man, see also The Machine). Rock and Roll is a way to disent The Establishment, and somewhere along the line we forgot that. Some believe that all you need to rock is righteous outrage, when in fact you also need talent and inspiration.

Rock 'n Roll isn't dead. It's just that it's going through a dry-spell.
Besides, it won't be dead until there are none left willing to Stick it to The Man.

Wearing a pink shirt is the most un-Rock 'n Roll thing you can do.

Those who hate Rock 'n Roll hate living and, indeed, life itself.

by if(you=="pinkShirt"){useShotgun=true;} October 19, 2005

rock n roll

1.) In Vietnam US troops used the term "rock n' roll" to describe firing full auto with a firearm, especially a machince gun.

Sergeant: Charlies comin' in from the west time to rock n roll !!! Sergeant puts the belt feed through his M60

by afgadsfdasfdsa April 9, 2006

rock n roll

only the greatest type of music ever! only for head bangin, long haired, rockers. usualy have huge concerts. have guitars, drums, bass, and singer.

AC/DC (Highway to Hell)
Black Sabbath (Iron Man)
Motley Crue(Girls,Girls,Girls)
Scorpions(Rock You Like a Hurricane)
Skid Row(18 and Life)
Guns n Roses(Welcome to the Jungle)
Kiss(Detroit Rock City)
Cinderella(Nobody's Fool)

by d.j. May 13, 2005