*We'll play a track about a guy who will only dance to rock and roll. It's one of several of this artist's songs where he expresses fealty to the genre, which he helped create. The distinctive guitar riff he came up with on the track influenced many subsequent rock tracks. The Beatles recorded a version of it as well. Name the artist and extra credit for the song originally released in 1957...
*The guitarist in this great band wrote this song about his Native Canadian girlfriend...he married her in 1973 and they divorced 2 years later. This song represented the first time he sang lead on one of this band's songs. The couple also had a daughter for whom he wrote another song...a year after her birth. Name the artist, the band and extra credit for the name of the track... *This song was inspired by Somerset Street in Belmont, Massachusetts, a wooded road running adjacent to the land owned by McLean Hospital...a place where this artist was committed to receive treatment for depression. A friend of the artist said this song is about the road that leads away from his ensnaring family. Randy Meisner, later of the Eagles, played bass on the track. Name the artist and the song... *In 1987 this artist released her first major-label album, causing considerable controversy with the traditional world of country music. Her overall approach, appearance and edgy, rock-influenced music left many observers questioning just what to make of her music. One thing never questioned was her considerable vocal talents. She eventually abandoned country music for some torchy adult contemporary pop in the early 90's. Name the artist... Battle Of The Bands! The Bitch is Back by Elton John vs Jumpin’ Jack Flash by The Rolling Stones Answers: 1. Chuck Berry, Rock and Roll Music 2. Dicky Betts, Jessica 3. James Taylor, Country Road 4. K. D. Lang The Rolling Stones were the winners with 58% of votes
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