For a list of the other versions, see Rock 'n Roll.
- Rock 'n Roll is a G.I. Joe character from the A Real American Hero series.
It has been said that the sound of machine gun fire is music to Rock 'n Roll's ears. Back when in his teenage years in Malibu, he was a surfer, pro weight lifter. He played bass guitar in a local rock band with a particular affinity for British heavy metal. Accustomed to loud, amplified noises, being the Joe Team's machine gunner was a natural for him. He graduated top of class in Advanced Infantry Training School.
Rock 'n Roll is one of the easiest people to get along with. He brings a sense of camaraderie and genuinely cares for his teammates. While he can be a raging bull, he is definitely someone you want on your side.
Fiction[]
A Real American Hero Continuity[]
Marvel Comics Continuity[]
Rock 'n Roll was a participant in the daring rescue of Dr. Adele Burkhart. He was driving the R.A.M. motorcycle and provided heavy firepower support for Stalker's team. Once Cobra was defeated, he found the enemy's headquarters was rigged to blow up and informed Hawk of the situation. Fortunately, everyone made it out of the island.[2] Not long after, Rock 'n Roll is in the Middle East with Scarlett and Snake Eyes to retrieve an object code named "Hot Potato".[3] Rock 'n Roll later participated in a raid on a Cobra stronghold where the G.I. Joe captured a battle-robot.[4]
Rock 'n Roll was deployed as part of the outer ring defenses assigned to protect a space shuttle launch from Cobra, driving the R.A.M.. During the battle against S.E.A. Legs and Amphibious Assault Guns, Rock 'n Roll used the R.A.M.'s weapons to take out the legs of a S.E.A. Leg. When the Joe team assaulted Cobra's Undersea Base, Rock 'n Roll, Zap, and Short-Fuze provided cover fire with the heavy weapons.[5] Rock 'n Roll was part of an assault team led by Hawk to neutralize a suspected Cobra stronghold in midtown Manhattan. When Snake Eyes, Scarlett, and Zap missed a check-in, Hawk ordered the assault teams to storm the building. However, the three Joes had been captured and spirited away by Cobra.[6]
Devil's Due Comics Continuity[]
IDW RAH Continuity[]
After G.I. Joe was disbanded, Cobra enacts a plan that put them at the forefront of providing security for the United States, the Joes are declared renegades and are hunted down. Rock 'n Roll is the among the first Joes to resurface.[7] Upon instructions from Hawk, he meets with other Joes for a rendezvous and leads a strike team into the Silent Castle battling B.A.T.s.[8] With Roadblock and Duke, he buys Mainframe the time the latter needs to hack into Cobra's computers and provide evidence of Cobra's goal and clear the Joes of charges.[9]
Action Force (British) Comics Continuity[]
Craig S. McConnel was born in Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.[10] He was part of a G.I. Joe team in the Latin American county of Sao Cristobel who prevented Cobra from securing a nuclear warhead.[11]
G.I. Joe vs. Transformers[]
Animated Continuity[]
Sunbow Animated Series[]
Rock 'n Roll from the A Real American Hero animated Continuity.
Rock 'n Roll is among the number of Joes who defended their headquarters from a Cobra air raid.[12] During the M.A.S.S. Device crisis, he is on reserve status as the Joes try to figure out a plan for their next step against Cobra.[13] He joins up with Duke in boarding Cobra's heli-carrier[14] and follows his commander in storming the Cobra Temple.[15]
DiC Animated Series[]
Toys[]
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A Real American Hero (1982)
Rock 'n Roll was part of the original series of A Real American Hero toys in 1982. The first Rock 'n Roll action figure had straight arms. The following year, Hasbro introduced the Swivel Arm Battle Grip technology and implemented it to all the original characters. Appearance: yellow hair and beard, dark green short-sleeved shirt with two gold ammo belts across chest; dark green pants with gold pockets; brown boots Accessories: dark green "Breaker" helmet; black M-60 machine gun and bipod |
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A Real American Hero (1989)
Rock 'n Roll is renamed as "Rock & Roll," but is still referred to as "Rock 'n Roll" on the filecard. His function has been moved from mere machine gunner to Gatling gunner. Appearance: beige cap with ammo on brim; yellow hair and beard; beige short-sleeved shirt with green pockets; black gloves; light and dark green camouflage pants with beige belts and black boots; pegs on side of right leg to hold rifle Accessories: light grey mechanical backpack with tabs for belts; old-fashioned, light grey shotgun with two holes for pegs on leg; two light grey, handheld gatling guns, each with scope and two barrels; two light grey ammo belts. |
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Super Sonic Fighters (1991)
The 1989 mold is used for the Super Sonic Fighters version in 1991. This particular figure represents the only time Rock 'n Roll receives a major rank promotion as a Sergeant Major (E-9). Appearance: orange cap with ammo on brim; yellow hair and beard; green short-sleeved shirt with orange pockets; light brown gloves; brown pants with light brown boots; pegs on side of right leg to hold rifle Accessories: green Sonic gunner station/backpack with detachable support and brown, swiveling cannon; large, light brown M-60 machine gun with polelike forward grip. |
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Star Brigade Armor Tech (1993)
Rock 'n Roll becomes a member of the Armor Tech division of Star Brigade in the 1993 series of A Real American Hero toys. Appearance: yellow hair and beard; grey armor suit with metallic blue armor on chest, waist, arms, and feet Accessories: silver full-head space helmet with purple visor; yellow "Muskrat" shotgun; yellow "Tracker" submachine gun; yellow "'91 Grunt" machine gun; yellow "Muskrat" machete; silver "Robo-J.O.E." spring-loaded missile launcher with yellow trigger; two yellow "Bazooka" missiles; yellow figure stand. |
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Stars and Stripes Forever (1997)
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G.I. Joe Headquarters set (2001)
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Comic Pack (2005)
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Tanks for the Memories (2007)
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A Real American Hero G3 (2008)
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Trivia[]
- In addition to the obvious musical connection, "rock and roll" is military slang for the full-auto setting on a weapon.
See Also[]
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Footnotes[]
- ↑ However, in the episode Jungle Trap he identifies Los Angeles as his "hometown".
- ↑ Operation: Lady Doomsday
- ↑ Hot Potato!
- ↑ The Trojan Gambit
- ↑ Code Name: Sea-Strike!
- ↑ A Nice Little Town Like Ours
- ↑ A Real American Hero #157
- ↑ A Real American Hero #158
- ↑ A Real American Hero #159
- ↑ Intelligence Profile in G.I. Joe Annual 1992.
- ↑ Thunder in the Mountains
- ↑ The Cobra Strikes
- ↑ Slaves of the Cobra Master
- ↑ Duel in the Devil's Cauldron
- ↑ A Stake in the Serpent's Heart
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