- 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
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
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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 | |
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. | |
Super Sonic Fighters (1991)
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Star Brigade (Armor Tech 1993)
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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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Generation 3 | |
A Real American Hero G3 (2008)
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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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