Rock N’ Roll Lives On Chuck A Beat

“Rock N’ Roll Lives On” is Chuck A Beat’s thundering follow-up to “Rock N Roll Baby” — a high-voltage salute to the icons who built the backbone of modern music. It’s part tribute, part rebellion, and pure, unfiltered rock energy.

The True Story Behind "Rock N’ Roll Lives On"

I wrote this song as the spiritual sequel to “Rock N Roll Baby,” after my friends and family joked that I’d left out too many of the greatest rock names in history. They said, “Viv, where are The Beatles? The Stones? Led Zeppelin?” So I came back swinging with a song that gave each legend their own verse. This track celebrates the soundtrack of my youth — every anthem, every riff, every night I cranked the volume up too high and lived every lyric.

The Beatles were my daily ritual growing up — I knew every word to every song. The Rolling Stones? Please. From “Paint It Black” to “Angie,” they wrote the attitude of rock itself. And then there’s “Stairway to Heaven” — I lived that one day and night, fueled by a Whole Lotta Love for Zeppelin. U2 and The Police carried that torch into the ’80s, and “Smoke On the Water” lit up my teenage rebellion. This song is for every one of those moments — and for everyone who still feels that spark when a guitar growls to life.

The Intent

I wanted to prove that rock ’n’ roll isn’t gone — it’s just waiting for the next roar. This song is a thank-you letter to the giants who built the wall of sound we all still live behind. It’s for every person who ever air-guitared in the mirror and every soul who still believes the stage lights never really go out.

The Music & Message

“Rock N’ Roll Lives On” delivers punchy guitars, live-wire drums, and a chorus that hits like a stadium chant. It’s loud, proud, and full of fire — the kind of track that feels like leather jackets, cigarette smoke, and freedom. Scott’s vocals roar through the mix, backed by Johnny's ripping guitar and Shane’s relentless drums. The message is simple: legends never die — they just plug in again.

Credits:
Singer: Scott Humphries
Guitar: Johnny Brand
Drums: Shane
Other Instruments: Digital
Written & Composed: V J Collins
Producer: V J Collins & Gass Studios
Studio: Gass Studios
Recorded: 26 June 2025 (Gass Studios)
Released: 6 August 2025

Rock N’ Roll Lives On by Chuck A Beat Lyrics

[Chorus – 1]
Rock N’ Roll lives on,
You’ll never get a bad song.
From rebel yells to midnight drives,
This beat still keeps us all alive.
Rock N’ Roll lives on,
The flame is lit, the soul is strong.
Legends made, but we’re not done...
Yeah baby, rock lives on.

[Verse 1]
Lennon’s truth, McCartney’s heart,
They shaped the world with every part.
A rooftop gig, a global sound,
The Fab Four shook the battleground.

[Verse 2]
Jagger strutted, Keef just grinned,
Bad boys rolling in the wind.
Painted black, no sugarcoat,
Raw and righteous, note for note.

[Chorus – 2]
Rock N’ Roll lives on,
You’ll never get a bad song.
Vinyl spins and guitars wail,
Our heroes carved a holy trail.
Rock N’ Roll lives on,
In every dive and marathon
We still believe, we still belong...
Hell yeah, rock lives on.

[Verse 3]
Page lit thunder, Plant let loose,
They fed the fire, broke the noose.
With Bonzo’s rage and Jonesy’s roots,
They crushed the stage in dragon boots.

[Verse 4]
California nights, Hotel scenes,
Harmony in desert dreams.
From heartbreak trails to peaceful runs,
They flew beneath the setting suns.

[Bridge]
Today’s music’s got no soul,
Just polished fluff with no control.
Bring back truth. Bring back fight.
Bring back rock ’n’ roll done right.

You can auto-tune a track...
But it still sounds like crap.
No raw edge, no blood or sweat
Just clickbait hooks the kids forget.

They gave us grit, they gave us gold
Their stories inked in every chord.
Legends never fade with time...
They still strum hard in every line.

[Chorus – 3]
Rock and roll lives on tonight,
Still burning with electric light.
They paved the way, they played it loud,
Still shaking souls, still drawing crowds.
We raise our fists, we raise the sound
The spirit’s back, it’s battleground.
Yeah yeah, my my, they came and lit the sky!

[Verse 5]
Bono’s cry and Edge’s light,
Lifted cities through the night.
Sting struck deep with every phrase,
A message echoed through the haze.

[Verse 6]
From burning riffs to brutal drums,
They smashed the silence, made us numb.
Smoke rose high, that power blast,
Still echoes loud and built to last.

[Final Chorus]
Rock N’ Roll lives on,
In every scream, in every song.
From the basement shows to curtain calls,
We rise, we rage, we break the walls.
Rock N’ Roll lives on,
Turn it up ‘til fear is gone
We’re born of legends, wired and strong...
Yeah baby, rock lives on.