Country music was undoubtedly one of the forerunners of rock and roll.

乡村音乐无疑是摇滚乐的先导之一。

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He remains a towering figure in rock and roll.

他仍是摇滚乐界的一位杰出人物。

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Rock 'n' roll had entered a period of stasis.

摇滚乐已经进入了一个停滞期。

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The group had been nominated seven times before it was finally honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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And the fact of the matter is that rock and roll, which was invented within the lifetime of many of us.

事实上，我们很多人，见证了摇滚的诞生和发展。

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I wanted to ask you about the role of your rock and roll band.

我还想问一下，摇滚乐队,在您的生活中扮演着什么角色？

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"This year's class of inductees again represents the broad, compelling and significant definition of rock and roll, " said Joel Peresman, the president of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation.

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The Buckeye state also houses the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and has issued a stream of rock stars, including members of Warrant, Guns N' Roses, Nirvana, and the Black Keys.

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This has actually made the show a bit boring and what is really missing this year is the rock and roll aesthetic of a James Durbin or the indie vibe of Phillip Phillips or even the classic rock love of Elise Testone.

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