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Rock 'N Roll
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Creation & Design

Rock N Roll was created as part of the G.I. Joe franchise, designed to appeal to a younger audience with a mix of military action and rock music culture.

Early Years

Introduced as a member of the G.I. Joe team, Rock N Roll quickly became known for his laid-back attitude and musical talent, often using his guitar to boost morale among his teammates.

Character Development

Over the years, Rock N Roll has evolved from a simple soldier to a multi-faceted character, balancing his military duties with his passion for music, often serving as a morale booster for his team.

Cultural Reception

Rock N Roll has been well-received by fans of the G.I. Joe franchise, appreciated for his unique blend of military prowess and musical talent.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
First Appearance:
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1
Aliases:
Rock, N Roll
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
G.I. Joe Team
Abilities:
Expert in hand-to-hand combat, Skilled musician, Proficient with various firearms
Equipment:
Guitar, Various weapons
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1
 
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$18
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$60
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$180

Key Facts

1st team appearance of G.I. Joe

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1st appearance of Scarlett, an intel officer (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Grunt, an infantry trooper (G.I. Joe)

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1st appearance of Breaker, a communications officer (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Rock 'N Roll, a machine gunner (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Stalker, a ranger (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Zap, a bazooka soldier (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Short-Fuze, a mortar soldier (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Clutch, a Vamp operator (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Laser, a rifle trooper (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Steeler, a tank commander (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Hawk, a field commander (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Grand Slam, an artillery specialist (G.I. Joe)

1st team appearance of Cobra, a terrorist organization

1st appearance of Cobra Commander, leader and founder of Cobra

1st appearance of Baroness, an intel officer (Cobra)

Writer and Vietnam veteran Larry Hama intended to create a Nick Fury series but after being approached by Hasbro to launch their 3.75-inch action figures, the Fury Force concept was applied to G.I. Joe

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