As far as I can tell, "My Generation" may be the earliest rock example, recorded in 1965. (e.g. "Lola" was in 1970, "Changes" was in 1971.) There is the long-standing "amphetamine" story about Daltrey's delivery in the song, but that seems to have been busted. read more
As far as I can tell, "My Generation" may be the earliest rock example, recorded in 1965. (e.g. "Lola" was in 1970, "Changes" was in 1971.) read more
And The First-Ever Rock And Roll Song Is (Drumroll, Please) There’s still one very important ingredient in rock and roll: a distorted guitar. And that’s why we agree that Jackie Brenston’s “Rocket 88” from 1951 should be considered the first rock and roll song. read more
Similar to old Pop tune from the 40's. Ballad w/a feel of Rock and Roll. More of a rock and roll baseline. Has syncopation Cadence has a mixolydian tune too. Then goes back to the original key. read more