The Dark Corner of Radio

Who is the True Father of Rock and Roll?


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Sure…there are a lot of names in contention for this title…
But for the sake of this episode, we are going to look at musicians that actually PLAYED rock music.
While that does narrow down the list…there are still way too many names to definitively make the call.
Fats Domino, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Goree Carter, Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis…I could go on…
So we need another measurement…
How about this…
Since Rock and Roll is all about rebellion and good ol’ fashioned badassery….
I think we have a winner!
Also, as an added bonus, there is a full song included **GASP**
It starts immediately after the intro…and if anyone can identify where and when this song was recorded…or even what album it is on…I would be appreciative!
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