Rock & Roll Until a Reasonable Hour (Mashup)

Zoo Freaks, get ready to vibe with the Zoo Crew as they spin the wild mashup Rock & Roll Until a Reasonable Hour by DJ Cummerbund! This track, a brilliant blend of KISS’s Rock and Roll All Nite and The Commodores’ Easy, is a perfect anthem for those who love to party but need to clock out at a sensible time. Released in September 2017, it’s been hailed as an “instant classic” for its absurd yet seamless fusion of hard rock and smooth soul. One fun piece of trivia: the song’s video features KISS concert footage that hilariously mismatches the slower tempo of Easy, creating a surreal visual vibe. DJ Cummerbund’s creative process for this track was as eccentric as the mashup itself—he’s said to have meditated on the key of B major and eaten Thai noodles to channel the “raw energy” needed, even surrounding himself with chickens and crickets during production.

The song’s impact didn’t stop at its release. In 2021, it helped DJ Cummerbund snag a VMA in the Trending: VMAs category for Best Audio Mashup, a testament to its enduring appeal. Radio stations like WMMR were so hooked they created a game called Mash Up Madness, challenging listeners to identify the songs in his mixes, with Rock & Roll Until a Reasonable Hour as a fan favorite. The B-52s even tweeted about the track’s wild energy, tying it to their own VMA nostalgia. Fans on Reddit’s r/mashups have praised its clever layering, with one user calling it “delightfully absurd” for how it transforms KISS’s high-octane anthem into a chilled-out groove with Lionel Richie’s autotuned vocals stealing the bridge.

DJ Cummerbund, born Craigory Morgoone in New York, kicked off his journey into mashup madness at a young age, thanks to his father, a struggling professional DJ. Young Craigory was pulled out of school multiple times a week to practice turntablism, sometimes until his fingers were “bloody stumps.” This intense upbringing shaped his knack for blending seemingly incompatible tracks into cohesive bangers. His work, often laced with tributes to wrestling legend Randy “Macho Man” Savage, draws comparisons to mashup pioneers like Neil Cicierega and Wax Audio. With over 100 unique mixes, his creations have racked up millions of views on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, earning praise from icons like Dave Grohl, Gene Simmons, and Shania Twain.

Want to dive deeper into DJ Cummerbund’s world? Check out his official website for merch, mixes, and updates on live events. Connect with him on Facebook, Instagram, and X for the latest mashup drops and behind-the-scenes chaos. Fans can join the DJ Cummerbund Fan Page on Facebook to swap stories and discuss their favorite remixes. For those craving community vibes, his Patreon offers exclusive content, from remastered MP3 packs to private Discord channels where you can pitch your own mashup ideas. So, Zoo Freaks, keep rocking with the Zoo Crew and let DJ Cummerbund’s funky fusions keep your chakras aligned!