Origins of Rock and Roll

"My Man Rocks Me (With One Steady Roll)" by Trixie Smith

Oct 3, 1922

The first song to refer to "rocking" and "rolling"

"Tiger Rag" by the Washboard Rhythm Kings

Oct 3, 1932

A virtually out of control performance with rocking washboard and unusual high energy

"Caldonia" by Louis Jordan

Oct 3, 1945

first song to which the phrase "right rhythmic rock and roll music" was applied

"Boogie in the Park" by Joe Hill Louis

Oct 3, 1950

one of the loudest, most over driven, and distorted guitar stomps ever recorded

"Shake, Rattle and Roll" by Bill Haley & His Comets.

Feb 15, 1954

It was originally recorded by Big Joe Turner and most successfully by Bill Haley & His Comets.

"California Dreaming" by The Mommas and the Papas

Oct 3, 1965

Best known version.

"It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" by The Rolling Stones

Oct 3, 1974

Lead single from English rock band the Rolling Stones' 1974 album

"The Waiting" by Tom Petty

Oct 3, 1981

1981's Hard Promises became a top-ten hit, going platinum and spawning the hit single "The Waiting."

"Black" by Pearl Jam

Oct 3, 1991

Fifth song of Pearl Jam's debut album, Ten.

"Like a Stone" by Audioslave

Nov 19, 2002

Album certified three times platinum.