"That Rock Won't Roll" is the title of a song written by Bob DiPiero

Bob DiPiero

Bob DiPiero is an American country music songwriter. He has written 15. U.S. Number 1 hits and countless top 20 hits for the likes of Tim McGraw, The Oak Ridge Boys, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Shenandoah, Neal McCoy, Highway 101, Restless Heart, Ricochet, John Anderson, Montgomery...

 and John Scott Sherrill

John Scott Sherrill

John Scott Sherrill is an American songwriter whose work is primarily in the field of country music. He has written songs for such artists as John Anderson, Brooks & Dunn, Jimmy Buffett , Johnny Lee, George Strait, Steve Wariner, Patty Loveless, Josh Turner, Waylon Jennings, Alison Krauss, Peter...

 and recorded by American country music

Country music

Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...

 group Restless Heart

Restless Heart

Restless Heart is an American country music band established in 1984. The band's original members were John Dittrich , Paul Gregg , Dave Innis , Greg Jennings , and Verlon Thompson...

. It was released in 1986 as the lead single from the album, Wheels

Wheels (Restless Heart album)

Wheels is the second studio album by American country music group Restless Heart. It was released by RCA Records in October 1986. "That Rock Won't Roll," "I'll Still Be Loving You," "New York ," "Why Does It Have to Be " and the title track were released as singles...

. The song was Restless Heart's fifth country hit and the first of six consecutive number one country singles. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks within the Top 40.

Chart performance

Chart (1986)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles	1
Canadian RPM Country Tracks	2