"Rock And Roll Christmas" is a Christmas rock song by American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers. It was written by George Thorogood as a holiday special for MTV, and released in 1983. It is the band's only Christmas song.
The song was included on Polygram's Christmas compilation album A Rock 'N' Roll Christmas, and the compilation album The Original George Thorogood.
Release "Rock And Roll Christmas" was released as a single in 1983, with "New Year's Eve Party" as the B-Side. It was released both as a 7-inch single, and a colored 12-inch single. It was produced by Dave Edmunds. The song peaked at No. 45 on the RMNZ chart in New Zealand.
Music video A music video was made for the song. It was shot in New York, and features John Lee Hooker dressed as Santa Claus.
Personnel The following personnel are credited in The Original George Thorogood liner notes.
Musicians
George Thorogood – guitar, vocals Billy Blough – bass guitar, background vocals Jeff Simon – drums Hank Carter – saxophone, backing vocals
Technical
Dave Edmunds – producer Carey Taylor – engineer David Gahr - photography
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