My Favorite "Rock" Titled Songs- #6

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One of my favorite springtime sights are the numerous birds that arrive in my backyard chirping away with their happy songs. I've gotten to where I can match the sound with a particular bird, much like matching a guitar lick with a favorite rock tune. So, lets "sing along" to this week's rock-titled selections once you figure them out. Let me provide the first one to chirp along to. Comments, musings, your own favorite rock titled songs and trivia always welcome... 1. "Rock Show"- Wings -Sir Paul McCartney continued his sensational career post-Beatles when he decided to form a "Band on the Run" he named "Wings." What followed were a number of chart hits, and this rock-titled song was no exception reaching #12. Listen to this video tune from the album "Venus and Mars" and feel like you're in concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Enjoy! 2. "Rock n' Me"- Steve Miller Band -Miller and his band had three #1 singles this song being one of them. No "Joke(r)" he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. Fun fact: Steve Miller's song "The Joker" was another of those #1 tunes along with "Abracadabra." TRIVIA CHALLENGE ***Now for our trivia music challenge for those who like to play along. See if you can guess these selections. Words in "quote marks" provide valuable clues! Name this week's tune, artist or facts: 1. The song's title starts off with the "word R.O.C.K." and ends with the name used for "the 50 states" which makes up America. The tune tells the story of how rock and roll emerged in this country with many artists taking personal risks for the sake of their music. This artist began his career using the "recording name of John Cougar." Being born in Indiana, this singer is known for his catchy brand of "heartland rock." Some of his hits include "Hurts So Good, Jack and Diane, and Lonely Ol' Night." -Can you name this artist and his "Patriotic rock-titled song? 2. This British group was named after a "Dirigible" or what we might call a "blimp." Although, this band used the "German pronunciation of an airship," named after the first man who invented one. The song's title is a common phrase used in the music industry which might mean to "rock out." The group was one of the first originators of the 70's "Hard Rock or Heavy Metal sound." This band's most recognizable song is "Stairway to Heaven." -Do you know the name of this hard rock band and their rock-titled song? 3. (Bonus) Speaking of blimps and rock bands who named themselves after one, do you know the name of that famous German airship that blew up in New Jersey in 1937? Let's hope you "don't get caught between a rock and a hard place" when figuring out this music trivia. If you're stuck and need additional hints just let me know in your response. I'll be glad to supply one. Or, as Billy Swan would say, "I Can Help." Thanks for reading and responding to my music post!!! I will return with a new edition soon. Hope you can wait till then, lol. Stay tuned... Source- Wikipedia & songfacts.com