David Essex - Rock On (1973) lyrics

Album: Rock On
Release date: 1973

David Essex OBE (born David Albert Cook; 23 July 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, and actor. Since the 1970s, he has attained 19 Top 40 singles in the UK (including two number ones) and 16 Top 40 albums. Internationally, Essex had the most success with his 1973 single "Rock On". He has also had an extensive career as an actor.

Essex was born in Plaistow, Essex (now a neighbourhood in the London Borough of Newham, included within Greater London) on 23rd July 1947.[2] His father, Albert, was an East End docker and his mother, Olive (née Kemp), was a self-taught pianist and an Irish Traveller. His grandfather, Thomas Kemp, was nicknamed "Philimore", which was the anglicised version of "Philly Mor" – being Irish for "Big Philly". Essex was two years old when his parents moved out of the overcrowded home the family was sharing with relatives, to Canning Town where he grew up.

Essex attended Star Lane Primary School. He loved playing football and did not answer any of the questions in the Eleven plus exam for entry into a grammar school, so that he could ensure he attended Shipman County Secondary School where he knew they played the game. He was also a member of West Ham United Juniors for a while, and dreamed of one day being a professional player. He then also became interested in music and played drums with a local band (China Plates), before becoming a singer. In his teens he moved to Marks Gate near Chadwell Heath and Romford in Essex.

[ERICSIMPSON-tl]

Graduated high school in 77 a lot of music (Rock On) Is the coolest way to explain the 70s vibe

[tomfurgas]

In 1974 I used to work midnights at Murphy's Mart by myself. I loved hearing this song on the radio while working. So hearing it today really brings back memories.

[sharonhampton]

I was 10 when this song came out.. My life was just beginning.

[Saralv]

The ending of this song always gives me chills!

[johnfelice]

Grew up in the 70s...Loved this Song....Rock On... Peace ✌️

[nicholasschroeder]

These one played really well at the roller rink