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On Friday, July 24, rising star blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Christone "Kingfish" Ingram releases his emotionally riveting new song, Rock & Roll. The track, co-written by Ingram, Sean McConnell and Ashley Ray, is a loving tribute to Ingram's mother, Princess Pride, who passed away in December, 2019. Pride, a single mother, worked countless hours to make certain Christone had every opportunity to learn and to succeed, in music and in life.

Rock & Roll is the first original song Kingfish has released since the May, 2019 release of his Grammy-nominated debut album, Kingfish. He recorded his moving vocals and impassioned guitar solos in Memphis at Willie Mitchell's famed Royal Studios. The song was produced by Nick Goldston.

According to Ingram, "Rock & Roll is a special song. It's a track about my relationship with my biggest champion - my mom. The lyrics are true to life and are a reflection of her dedication to me as her son. I would not be where I am today without her unwavering love and support. Further, as a musician who is recognized for blues, the chorus is important because it refers to the Robert Johnson 'selling his soul' story, and is a direct nod to blues history and its influence on rock & roll."