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Watch the full episode of Women Who Rock.
What does it mean to rock? It may seem obvious that everyone knows what rock and roll is. But when rock stars, pop music critics, and curators of rock exhibitions are asked to define rock and roll, they respond in a rather complex way. No one has a clear cut, simple definition and some find it a downright struggle to answer the question.
The reason for this is fascinating. Rock and roll is a river with many tributaries. Disparate musical genres, from blues to gospel, country to soul, have all flowed into the musical form known as rock and roll. Rock and roll is also a kind of music that means diferent things to different people. This collection reveals thoughtful answers from people who are steeped in the culture of rock and roll.
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Singer & Actress Darlene Love
Singer & Actress Darlene Love
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Darlene Love began singing in her church choir as a young girl where her talent became immediately apparent. She’s ...
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Historian & Educator Lauren Onkey
Historian & Educator Lauren Onkey
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As Vice President of Education and Public Programs, Dr. Lauren Onkey is responsible for developing educational programs and materials in ...
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Pop Music Critic Ann Powers
Pop Music Critic Ann Powers
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Ann Powers has been writing about music since she was a teenager. She was the chief pop music critic at ...
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Queen of Rockabilly Wanda Jackson
Queen of Rockabilly Wanda Jackson
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Wanda Jackson, the Queen of Rockabilly, began her career in 1954. In 2010, she enjoyed a major revival with her ...
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Cultural Critic Nelson George
Cultural Critic Nelson George
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Nelson George is a prolific author, filmmaker, and cultural critic who has been writing about popular music since 1979. His ...
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Rock Journalist Holly George-Warren
Rock Journalist Holly George-Warren
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Holly George-Warren is an award-winning writer, editor, and producer who has written about rock and roll, punk, country and western ...
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame President Terry Stewart
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame President Terry Stewart
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Terry Stewart has been the President and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum since 1999 ...
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Gospel Singer Mavis Staples
Gospel Singer Mavis Staples
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Mavis Staples is the legendary gospel singer whose work with her family, the Staples Singers, became the spiritual and musical ...
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Curator James Henke
Curator James Henke
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James Henke is the Vice President of Exhibitions and Curatorial Affairs at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and ...
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