Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer (often referred to as simply Zolof) is an American

pop rock Pop rock (also typeset as pop/rock) is a fusion genre with an emphasis on professional songwriting and recording craft, and less emphasis on attitude than rock music. Originating in the late 1950s as an alternative to normal rock and roll, ear ...

band that originated in

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, Pennsylvania through core members Vince Ratti and Rachel Minton alongside Anthony Green. Their music, defined by the band members as " spunk rock", is heavily structured and influenced by

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by way of catchy rhythms and bright lyrics. The band competed in 2006's Mountain Dew Circuit Breakout challenge on

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, but was beaten by California band Halifax.

Discography

*'' Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer'' (LP) (2002) *''

Jalopy Go Far ''Jalopy Go Far'' is the second release from the pop rock band, Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer. Several tracks appeared on the self-titled debut, but were re-recorded for this release. Additionally, "Plays Pretty for Baby" was re-recorded with ...

'' (LP) (2003) *'' The Popsicle EP'' (EP) (2004) *'' Unicorns, Demos, B-Sides, And Rainbows'' (Self Released) (2005) *"Set the Ray to Jerry" **''Set the Ray to Jerry - Single'' (2005)

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exclusive **''The Killer in You'' (2006) The

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tribute compilation *'' Duet All Night Long'' (Split with

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) (2007) *''

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'' (2007) *'' Up End Atom A tribute compilation to Atom & His Package (2009) *''Untitled Fourth Album''

References

External links

Official artist website

Zolof at MySpace

Zolof & The Rock & Roll Destroyer at PureVolume

Interview with Evan Greenblo for PunkNews.org

Blender Magazine Show ReviewZolof The Rock and Roll Destroyer on AbsolutePunk.net

Interview With AbsolutePunk.net
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