The History of Rock n Roll brings the decades of Rock n Roll to life! Complete with costumes, video, and of course the music that defines each decade. It's more than a concert - it's more than a show - it's an experience! Bandleader John Pinna created History of Rock n Roll to pay homage to the music he loved ? starting with the 50's. Both of my parents grew up in the 50's recalls John we always had 50's music playing in my house. I can remember quite vividly the sounds of Elvis Presley echoing throughout my childhood. Combining the look of each decade is just as important to this experience as the music. It's not enough to simply play the songs. Music is the soundtrack to people's lives so what better way to represent each decade than to wear the fashions of each decade that people remember so fondly. It's also a lot of fun!
Teri
Vocalist
Emily
Vocalist
John
Bass Guitar/Vocalist
Constantine
Guitar/Vocalist
Chris
Drums
JC
Vocalist/Keyboards/Synthesizer
Fred
Saxophone
UPCOMING SHOWS
Greenbriar Oceanaire Golf & Country Club Waretown, NJ
Sat, May 10th 2025
Contact
Phone: (516) 313-9760
Email: info@historyofrnr.com
Testimonials
Where do I start, wow, wow, wow, wow, electric, wow, energy. Wow, if you bypass hiring this band, you really missed it. They are terrific, personable and played like you wouldn’t believe. I am still getting comments about that night. Comments like “Best band we ever had.” I will hire them again without question.
Tony D
IAC President
The band was fantastic. They were very easy to work with and most accommodating. The audience loved them!
Nancy M.
Garden City Public Library
Excellent performance. The group had a great show and all who attended enjoyed it. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for this type of program.
Robert F.
United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY
There is something I call "Library Quality" entertainment. You guys are way beyond "LQ" and put on a spectacular show yesterday at the Broadhollow at Elmont. My wife and I just had to write to thank you for the experience!
Joel G.
Elmont, NY
Can’t say enough great things about this group of musicians! They played an event for me on 2/29 and it was absolutely fantastic!! Songs were great, singing was fantastic and the whole show was just amazing! Can’t wait to hire them again for my wedding!!
Dan LeClair
Winchester, NH
Song List
Steve Miller - The Joker
50's
Bill Hailey and his Comets - Rock Around the Clock
Bill Hailey and his Comets - Shake Rattle and Roll
Bobby Day - Rockin Robin
Buddy Holly - That'll be the Day
Chuck Berry - Johnny B Goode
Chuck Berry - You Never Can Tell
Dion - Run Around Sue
Eddie Cochran - Summer Time Blues
Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling in Love
Elvis Presley - Don't Be Cruel
Elvis Presley - Elvis Medley
Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis Presley - Hound Dog
Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers - Why Do Fools Fall in Love
Gene Vincent - Be Bop A Lula
Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls of Fire
Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lotta Shakin
Little Anthony - Tears on my Pillow
Little Richard - Tutti Fruti
Ritchie Valens - We Belong Together
The Everly Brothers - Bye Bye Love
The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie
The Isley Brothers - Shout
The Penguins - Earth Angel
The Spaniels - Goodnite, Sweetheart, Goodnite
60's
Aretha Franklin - Respect
Aretha Franklin - Respect
Dusty Springfield - Son of a Preacher Man
Jimi Hendrix - Fire
Joe Cocker - Feeling Alright
Martha and the Vandellas - Dancing in the Streets
Marvin Gaye - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman
Sam and Dave - Soul Man
Sly and the Family Stone - Dance to the Music
Smokey Robinson - Ooh Baby Baby
Sonny and Cher - I Got You Babe
The Animals - We Got To Get Out of this Place
The Beach Boys - Barbara Ann
The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love
The Beatles - Hey Jude
The Beatles - I Saw Her Standing There
The Beatles - I Want to Hold Your Hand
The Bee Gees - To Love Somebody
The Doors - Hello I Love You
The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling
The Rolling Stones - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
The Rolling Stones - Paint It Black
The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love
The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud to Beg
The Temptations - My Girl
The Who - Can't Explain
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
70's
A Taste of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
Aerosmith - Walk This Way
Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
Billy Joel - Miami 2017
Billy Joel - Only the Good Die Young
Billy Joel - Piano Man
Billy Joel - Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run
Cheap Trick - I Want You To Want Me
Donna Summer - Hot Stuff/Bad Girls
Donna Summer - Last Dance
Earth, Wind & Fire - September
Elton John - Benny and the Jets
Elton John - Crocodile Rock
Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Elton John - Dont Let the Sun Go Down on Me
Elton John - Honky Cat
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)
Grease - Greased Lightning
Grease - Summer Nights
Grease - You're The One That I Want
KC and the Sunshine Band - KC Medley
KISS - Rock and Roll All Nite (live version)
Led Zeppelin - Rock n Roll
Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline
Queen - We Are the Champions
Queen - We Will Rock You
Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar
Styx - Come Sail Away
The Doors - LA Woman
The Jackson 5 - ABC/I Want You Back
The Village People - YMCA
Tom Petty - American Girl
80's
AC/DC - You Shook Me All Night Long
Billy Idol - Rebel Yell
Billy Joel - You May Be Right
Bryan Adams - Summer of '69
Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar on Me
Don Henley - Boys of Summer
Elton John - I'm Still Standing
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'n' Roll
Journey - Don't Stop Believing
Katrina and the Waves - Walking On Sunshine
Madonna - Madonna Medley
Pat Benatar - Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Prince - Let's Go Crazy
Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
The Outfield - Your Love
The Romantics - What I Like About You
Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now
Holiday
Band Aid - Do They Know its Xmas
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - Heat Miser
Bobby Helms - Jingle Bell Rock
Brian Setzer - Jingle Bells
Bruce Springsteen - Santa Claus is coming to town
Elmo Shropshire and Patsy Trigg - Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
Elvis Presley - Blue Christmas
Faith Hill - Where are you Xmas
John Lennon - Happy Xmas
Kelly Clarkson - Wrapped in Red
Lady Antebellum - Silent Night
Miley Cyrus - Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
the Carpenters - Merry Xmas Darling
The Eagles - Please Come Home for Christmas
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Christmas/Sarajevo 12/24
