Rock and Roll

It's been a long time... Experience Led Zeppelin's explosive anthem "Rock and Roll"! Released 1971/72, this iconic Hard Rock track is pure, driving energy. Famous for John Bonham's unforgettable drum intro and Jimmy Page's relentless guitar riff, it’s a timeless celebration of rock music's enduring power.

Featured on their monumental untitled fourth album (Led Zeppelin IV, late 1971) and released as a single in 1972, "Rock and Roll" is pure Led Zeppelin power. Paying homage to 50s Rock and Roll pioneers like Little Richard (in the drum intro) and Chuck Berry (guitar style), the band infused the classic structure with their signature Hard Rock intensity, fueled by Robert Plant's wailing vocals.

With its relentless tempo and raw energy, "Rock and Roll" became a staple of Led Zeppelin's live shows, often serving as an explosive opener or encore. Its straightforward celebration of the genre itself makes it universally appealing. A perennial classic rock radio favorite, its driving beat also makes it an excellent, high-energy choice for any workout playlist today, April 12, 2025.

SONG MEANING: "Rock and Roll" is a direct and joyous celebration of the music genre itself. The lyrics express a feeling of returning to the pure energy and excitement of rock and roll after a period away or a feeling of longing ("Been a long time since I rock and rolled... Let me get it back to the days of old"). It's about rediscovering or reaffirming that fundamental feeling and the power the music holds ("Lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time").