According to John Lennon, Cliff Richard's hit 'Move It',1958, was the first
authentic rock and roll song. According to John, before Cliff and the
Shadows, there had been nothing worth listening to in British music.
Cliff Richard In The Park 11 Move It
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During the 1950s when rock 'n' roll reigned supreme young British rockers tried
to imitate their American heroes with pretty cringe-worthy songs. One guy who
came closest to pulling it off was Vince Taylor. He eventually became a victim
of drugs and alcohol. At one point, in front of a large
