Rocka Rolla (song)
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| Single by Judas Priest from the album Rocka Rolla |
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| B-side | "Never Satisfied" | ||||
| Released | August 1974 | ||||
| Format | 45 RPM | ||||
| Recorded | June-July 1974 | ||||
| Genre | Hard rock | ||||
| Length | 3:05 | ||||
| Label | Gull Records | ||||
| Writer(s) | Rob Halford K.K. Downing Glenn Tipton |
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| Producer | Rodger Bain | ||||
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"Rocka Rolla" is the debut single by British heavy metal band Judas Priest, first released in August 1974, and later released as the title track of their first album the following month.
This song was played live on Old Grey Whistle Test.
The song has several short guitar solos played by guitarists K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton, as well as a harmonica solo played by vocalist Rob Halford. This remains the only Judas Priest album to feature the use of harmonica. It is also a rare instance on a studio recording of a Judas Priest song to feature Tipton singing backing vocals.
[edit] Personnel
- Rob Halford - lead vocals, harmonica
- K.K. Downing - guitar
- Glenn Tipton - guitar, backing vocals
- Ian Hill - bass
- John Hinch - drums
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