"Hey kid, rock and roll..." On March 26, 1974, David Essex was riding high on a wave of glam rock glory when he officially received a Gold record for his hypnotic hit "Rock On." With its echo-drenched bassline, moody vibe, and that unforgettable vocal swagger, the song captured the restless spirit of a new generation. "Rock On" climbed to #5 on the U.S. charts and reached #3 in the UK, turning Essex into an international sensation almost overnight. And let’s be real—there’s just something about

hey kids [lyrics] - by: molina