Vincent J. Rigney isn’t just singing about rock ‘n’ roll—he’s living it. With the release of his latest single Rock ‘n’ Roll King on April 18, 2025, Rigney returns with a dose of pure musical nostalgia, passion, and personal storytelling that hits like a bolt of lightning. The track is taken from his upcoming third EP, Rocky Road, and it’s everything the title suggests: a journey built on grit, dreams, and the kind of unwavering spirit that only true rockers carry in their bones.
What makes Rock ‘n’ Roll King so immediately gripping is its heartfelt origin. The song tells the story of a younger Rigney—wide-eyed and full of dreams—as he boards a plane to America to visit the home of his lifelong hero, Elvis Presley. It’s not just a tribute, but a sonic postcard to that pivotal moment in his youth when rock music stopped being background noise and became a calling. From the first note, Rigney channels that wide-eyed wonder into a gritty, soulful anthem that blurs the line between memory and myth.
Recorded in his hometown with collaborations from both local talent and seasoned UK artists, Rock ‘n’ Roll King doesn’t just sound polished—it sounds lived-in. The guitars snarl with vintage swagger, the rhythm section drives with unmistakable purpose, and Rigney’s vocals cut through with a sincerity that refuses to be ignored. It’s rock music the way it’s meant to be: emotional, unfiltered, and rooted in real life.
But make no mistake—this isn’t a museum piece. While the song bows deeply to the legacy of Elvis and the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll, Rigney injects it with enough modern edge to make it feel fresh and vital. The production crackles with contemporary energy, and there’s an unmistakable confidence in Rigney’s delivery that proves he’s not stuck in the past—he’s building on it. He’s not just tipping his hat to the King; he’s staking his own claim in the rock pantheon.
What truly sets Rock ‘n’ Roll King apart, though, is its emotional honesty. This isn’t just a fan letter to Presley—it’s a personal manifesto about the power of music to shape who we are. You can hear the kid who fell in love with vinyl records. You can feel the years Rigney spent chasing stages, building his sound, and staying true to a dream most people give up on. There’s a certain magic when an artist writes about their idols, especially when it’s done with this much raw, unguarded passion. Rigney’s voice, full of gravel and soul, carries the weight of every show he ever played and every record he ever wore out.
And while the lyrics tell a specific story—one boy, one plane ride, one American icon—the emotion is universal. Rock ‘n’ Roll King is about holding on to wonder, even as the world changes around you. It’s about taking that childhood dream and refusing to let it die, even when the odds are long and the road is rough. It’s about finding your voice and using it to say, “I still believe.”
Vincent J. Rigney has always had a way of turning life’s little moments into something bigger—something cinematic, almost. And with this new single, he’s not only proving that rock ‘n’ roll still has a beating heart—he’s reminding us why it mattered in the first place. Rock ‘n’ Roll King isn’t just a song. It’s a declaration, a time machine, and a love letter to the dreamers. Elvis may have left the building, but Vincent J. Rigney is very much in the spotlight. And with songs like this, it’s clear he’s ready to reign.
