Story of the Rockers
Shakin' Stevens and the Sunsets Lyrics

It started out with Haley′s Comets A-rockin' round the clock Well, then along came Presley With some hillbilly rock,
The rock and roll era took off with Haley's Comets performing around the clock, and then came Elvis Presley with his unique blend of hillbilly music and rock and roll.

Mix it in with Carl Perkins Chuck Berry when he's workin' Little Richard out of Macon Starting Jerry Lee a-shakin'
Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard all contributed to rock and roll when combined, and Jerry Lee Lewis embodied the spirit of the genre with his wild performances.

Go down the tempo with the Fat Domino Bring back the rhythm with Bo's band Don and Phil and Eddie Cochran And Buddy Holly kept a-rockin'
Fats Domino showcased slower tempos in his music, while Bo's band brought back the fast-paced rhythms. Don and Phil, Eddie Cochran, and Buddy Holly all contributed to the continued popularity of rock and roll.

And that's the story of the rockers Yeah, who kept us dancin' Everybody was movin' And it looked so fine You feel the emotion As you looked around Sock it to me rockers Roll it down the line
The story of the rock and roll artists who kept people dancing and moving to the music. The energy of their performances was palpable, and the rockers had the ability to connect with everyone in the audience.

Jump back down to to Philly For a daily Bandstand Rock At The Hop with Danny's Juniors The Stroll was very hot now
American Bandstand in Philadelphia was a daily staple for rock and roll fans to watch their favorite artists perform. Danny's Juniors popularized At The Hop, and The Stroll became an instant sensation.

Rydell, Cannon and Dion sang While Eddy's Rebels twanged on Soon the world a-started twistin' With the Checker dance
Bobby Rydell, Freddy Cannon, and Dion all contributed to the rock and roll legacy, while Eddy's Rebels helped create the sound. The Twist became a worldwide sensation thanks to Chubby Checker's dance craze.

The Four Seasons sang Sherry While Barry Gordy shopped the Champs Ike and Tina and a-Uncle Ray Along with Shannon's Runaway
The Four Seasons had a hit with Sherry, and music producer Barry Gordy was instrumental in the success of The Champs. Ike and Tina Turner, Ray Charles, and Del Shannon all added to the diverse sounds of rock and roll.

And that's the story of the rockers Yeah, who kept us dancin' Everybody was movin' And it looked so fine You feel the emotion As you looked around Sock it to me rockers Roll it down the line
The continued story of rock and roll and how the genre kept people dancing and moving. The energy and emotion of the rockers had the power to connect with everyone in the audience.

The West Coast started surfin' With the Beach Boy band Jan and Dean and the Surfaris Spread the songs throughout the land
Surf rock took off on the West Coast with the Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, and the Surfaris, and the sound spread throughout the country and beyond.

And soon the Beatles from a-Liverpool Electrified, began to rule Roll out the Stones with Satisfaction Mix in a bit of blues reaction
The Beatles' arrival from Liverpool and their electrifying performances took the world by storm. The Rolling Stones followed with their smash hit Satisfaction and added a dose of blues to their sound.

Byrds and Spoonful got in motion With a very good time notion Otis Redding and Revue Young Rascals attitude
The Byrds and Spoonful contributed to the good times with their music, while Otis Redding and the Revue brought a soulful sound to rock and roll. The Young Rascals embodied the rebellious spirit of the genre.

And that's the story of the rockers Yeah, who kept us dancin' Everybody was movin' And it looked so fine You feel the emotion As you looked around Sock it to me rockers Roll it down the line
The final chapter in the story of rock and roll and how the genre kept people dancing and moving. The powerful emotion and energy of the rockers connected with everyone in the audience.