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 | | Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. |
 | | Elvis Presley Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 â August 16, 1977), also known as The King of Rock and Roll or The King, was an American singer and actor. |
 | | Jerry Lee Lewis Jerry Lee Lewis (born September 29, 1935) is an American rock and roll singer, songwriter, and pianist, as well as an early pioneer of the rock and roll movement. |
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