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Mia Leberknight joins cast of “Hits! The Musical”
Rockit’s very own Mia Leberknight has joined the cast of “Hits! The Musical”. From Billboard to Broadway, the show features some of the greatest hits of all time like “Signed, Sealed, Delivered”, “Respect”, “Come Sail Away”, “My Heart Will Go On”, “Hero”, “Tomorrow”, “Satisfaction”, and “Livin’ La Vida Loca”. A group of America’s greatest young … Continued
Rockit Students Give Back
Part of what makes Rockit Live Foundation special is its focus on community outreach. Post pandemic, Rockit students have been busy using their talents to raise money and awareness for an abundance of great causes! A THANK YOU FROM UKRAINE On May 15, 2022, organized by Rockit vocalist Eva Master and her parents, Rockit … Continued
Lou Pallo Tribute Recap
“The Man of A Million Chords” Rockit Pays Tribute to Lou Pallo On October 2, 2022, The Rockit Live Foundation was honored to pay tribute to Lou Pallo at The Cutting Room NYC by hosting a heartfelt live music concert by Rockit Academy students and alumni with very special guests: Eddie Brigati, Ricky Byrd, Carmine … Continued
“The Man of A Million Chords” A Tribute to Lou Pallo
The Rockit Live Foundation was honored to pay tribute to an extraordinary person and talent, Lou Pallo. On October 2, 2022, The Cutting Room NYC hosted a heartfelt performance by the Rockit Academy with special guests in remembrance of our dear friend. As an incredibly accomplished guitarist, Lou Pallo accompanied Les Paul for decades, recording … Continued
Luke Ireland Performs With Green Day at Sea.Hear.Now Festival, Asbury Park
At the Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park on September 18, 2022, Green Day front-man Billie Joe Armstrong invited 11 year old Rockit Academy guitarist Luke Ireland on stage to perform a cover of Operation Ivy’s popular song Knowledge. 30,000 people can be heard chanting LUKE after his super confident performance with Green Day. Congratulations to … Continued
Summer Of ’69 “One Night of Peace & Music” Sponsored by Monmouth Arts of Red Bank, NJ
On August 14th, 2022, Rockit Academy revisited 1969 by celebrating the most famous music festival of all time: Woodstock. The Rockit Academy musicians played to a sold out audience at House Of Independents in Asbury Park, NJ. Founding member of The Young Rascals, Eddie Brigati, joined the young musicians on stage to perform the iconic … Continued
Pioneers of Rock ‘n Roll
The origins of Rock ‘n Roll music are hard to pin down. Its history is less a clear progression, and more an experience, a movement, a sensation. It’s easier to look at the genre’s influence on today’s music than it is to look back at its blurred beginnings. A vast array of artists contributed to … Continued
Brittneyann Accetta Joins Cast of The British Invasion – Live on Stage Tour
Rockit Alumna, Brittneyann Accetta, has joined the cast of The British Invasion – Live on Stage Tour. The immersive multimedia show features a full live band performance of all of the hits of the Swingin’ 60’s, the iconic British pop sound that swept across America and the world. The tour begins February 12, 2022. Congratulations … Continued
How Has Rock ‘n Roll Influenced Music?
Rock ‘n Roll is a style of music that originated in the United States in the mid-1950s. It grew out of other genres such as blues, gospel, jazz, and even country, blending them all together to form something new. Some of the first Rock ‘n Roll artists include musicians like Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Buddy … Continued