Which of the following statements about rock 'n' roll is true? the term “rock ’n’ roll ” itself was derived from the many references to “rock­in’” and “rollin’” found in rhythm & blues songs and on race records. the experience of growing up with rock ’n’ roll music became a defining characteristic of the baby boom generation. all of these statements are true. the term “rock ’n’ roll ” was first used for commercial and genera­tional purposes by disc jockey alan freed the purchase of rock ’n’ roll re­cords by kids in the 1950s proved a way of asserting their generational identity through rebellion against adult standards and restrictions.