Earth is a Rock, Let the DNA Mold Me
Music Video
Earth is a Rock,
Let the DNA Mold Me
“Earth is a Rock, Let the DNA Mold Me” is a rewritten hit rock n’ roll song and music video celebrating life science, and scientists everywhere from astronomy, genetics, and geology, to computing, medicine, nanotechnology, and beyond.
The song recognizes over 100 notable scientists, including more than thirty Nobel laureates, industry leaders, Hollywood stars, companies, medical, scientific, and computing terms and more.
“Earth is a Rock, Let the DNA Mold Me” is written by Phil Ness, Norman Dolph and Paul DiFranco. The song is co-produced by TJ Maher and Paul DiFranco. The video is produced by Phil Ness and James Hutchens.
The song is a rewrite of “Life is a Rock, But the Radio Rolled Me” released in 1974, written by the late Norman Dolph (lyrics) and Paul DiFranco (music). The original song, written about rock music history, was No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and No. 33 on the UK Singles Chart.



