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Rock 'n Roll is a G.I. Joe character from the A Real American Hero series.
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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

Comics

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.[1] Not long after, Rock 'n Roll is in the Middle East with Scarlett and Snake-Eyes to retrieve an object code named "Hot Potato".[2]

Devil's Due Comics continuity
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G.I. Joe Reloaded

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G.I. Joe vs. Transformers

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Animated continuity

Sunbow animated series

Rock 'n Roll is among the number of Joes who defended their headquarters from a Cobra air raid.[3] During the MASS Device crisis, he is on reserve status as the Joes try to figure out a plan for their next step against Cobra.[4] He joins up with Duke in boarding Cobra's heli-carrier[5] and follows his commander in storming the Cobra Temple.[6]

DiC animated series

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Toys

Generation 1
Rock 'n Roll 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


YoJoe.com page/Filecard

Rock & Roll v2 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.


YoJoe.com page/1989 filecard

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Super Sonic Fighters (1991)
The 1989 mold is used for the Super Sonic Fighters version. Rock 'n Roll came with a machine gun, a rocket launcher and a backpack that emits four different battle sounds. This particular figure represents the only time Rock 'n Roll receives a major rank promotion as a Sergeant Major (E-9).
1991 filecard from YoJoe.com
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Star Brigade (Armor Tech 1993)
Rock 'n Roll becomes a member of the Armor Tech division of Star Brigade. Like the other Armor Tech action figures, Rock 'n Roll had limited articulation. His filecard indicates his rank back at E-6.
1993 filecard from YoJoe.com
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Stars and Stripes Forever (1997)
The Stars and Stripes Forever set included almost all the original G.I. Joe Team members. The pack was a way of commemorating the 15th anniversary of the A Real American Hero series. The set used the original 1982 molds for every character save for Breaker and Rock 'n Roll. Rock 'n Roll was made using parts from other characters. It is speculated that the original 1982 mold for Rock 'n Roll was damaged and could not be used for the set.
1997 filecard from YoJoe.com
Generation 2
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G.I. Joe Headquarters set (2001)
Toys "Я" Us released an exclusive G.I. Joe Headquarters set that included Flint. However, some sets have erroneously identified the character as Rock 'n Roll and even included his filecard instead of Flint's.
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Comic Pack (2005)
One of the Comic Packs for 2005 included a set that has Rock 'n Roll, Flash, Short-Fuze and a copy of G.I. Joe #8. The design for Rock 'n Roll's action figure is meant to be reminiscent of his appearance in that comic. The pack identifies him as Craig "Rock 'n Roll" McConnel.
2005 filecard from YoJoe.com
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Tanks for the Memories (2007)
The 2007 International G.I. Joe Convention released an exclusive "Tanks for the Memories" set that included Craig "Rock 'n Roll" McConnel. Other characters in the set include Sparks, Sgt. Flash, Zap, G.I. Joe Doc, Lance "Clutch" Steinberg, Lt. Clay Moore, a Cobra Officer and six Cobra Troopers.
2007 filecard from YoJoe.com
Generation 3
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A Real American Hero G3 (2008)
For the Generation 3 figure, Rock 'n Roll comes back in single carded form but his name is altered to Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll. Like other figures in the G3 line, Rock 'n Roll sports the new articulation design.
2008 filecard from YoJoe.com


Trivia

  • Only the 1989 version of the character was named "Rock & Roll," with an ampersand; all others have been named "Rock 'n Roll."

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