The beloved and emblematic basketball anthem of John Tesh to accommodate viewers of NBC Sports NBA coverage from October and to be used in promotional campaigns
Stamford, conn. – May 3, 2025 – Rock RoundOne of the most appreciated and emblematic theme songs in the history of sport, will make its long -awaited return to the NBA when the 11 -year -old media rights agreement with the association begins in October through NBC and Peacock.
Created by the music composer and the personality of television and radio John Tesh,, Rock Round became synonymous with the coverage acclaimed by the criticism of NBC Sports de la NBA from 1990 to 2002. With Rock Round Like his anthem, the NBA on NBC presented some of the most memorable moments in the history of basketball and presented emblematic players and teams, especially Michael Jordan,, Scottie Pippen and the Chicago Bulls dynasty; Hakeem Olajuwon and consecutive titles of the Houston Rockets; unforgettable rivalries such as Patrick Ewing And New York Knicks against Reggie Miller and the Indiana Pacers; And Shaquille O’Neal And Kobe Bryant Conduct the Los Angeles Lakers to a three peat.
From October, the legendary theme will be heard again through NBC and Peacock throughout the regular season and the playoffs leading to clashes showing modern stars such as Giannis antetokounmpo,, Steph Curry,, Luka Donic,, Kevin during,, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,, LeBron James,, Nikola Jokic, Donovan Mitchell,, Jayson Tatum,, Victor WembanyamaAnd many others. Rock Round will also be used in promotional campaigns leading to and during the season.
“It’s a thrill to announce that Rock Round Go home, ”said NBC Sports president Rick Cordella. “”Rock Round is one of the biggest theme music pieces in the history of sport. To hear him immediately evokes images of the cover of NBC Sports of one of the golden ages of the NBA, from Magic to Michael in Kobe and many others. It was a pleasure to work with John Tesh to bring Rock Round Back to NBC, and we are just as delighted to hear its beginnings on Peacock. We couldn’t imagine starting our cover differently. »»
“I am really honored to be back with my friends at NBC Sports,” said Tesh. “From our first meeting, Rick Cordella had a powerful vision to bring Rock Round Back to his only real house. With millions of other fans, I will be at the first row center for the epic launch in the fall. »»
Rock Round was celebrated in a Promotional place of 60 seconds which was broadcast earlier during the day during the coverage of the Kentucky Derby of NBC Sports. The starry place presents the current NBA players and the celebrities of Nbcuniversal buzzing and drum Rock Round in a variety of parameters, including Luka Donic,, Donovan Mitchell,, Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderStars of Law and order: SVU,, America has a talent,, TODAY,, Real housewives,, The voiceWWE, and many others. It ends with Tesh playing Rock Round on a keyboard in the center of a basketball arena before cutting in the first row where Tracy Morgan said: “John Tesh has always understood it.”
Tesh composed Rock Round In July 1989 for the NBC opening season on NBC in 1990, when he woke up in the middle of the night and had the idea of the score. Without any instrument or tape recorder, Tesh has given himself an in -cappella message from the soundtrack of his answering machine so that he does not forget it.
Acclaimed for criticism for Rock Round has been widespread, in particular:
“More than a song, more than a composition,” Roundball Rock “is a hymn … We should be able to close our eyes and listen to music, then evoke images of a particular sport. Thus, beauty, perfection, genius, “Roundball Rock”. ” – Steve Buckley, The New York Times (July 23, 2020)
“If the NBA was a religion,” Roundball Rock “would be the opening hymn of the congregation for those who follow the NBA, this song was the refrain” Hallelujah “.” – Rob Perez, NBA Personality / Siriusxm Radio (July 27, 2020, The Ringer: An oral story of “Roundball Rock”))
“When I hear this song, the first thing I think, these are happy moments, wake up in the morning in the 90s, watch the basketball of the NBA, try to be Barkley or Pippen or Reggie Miller in my backyard. The NBA on NBC is what made me become a fan of basketball … it was like hearing” An oral story of “Roundball Rock”))
Rock RoundPopularity has even inspired a Sketch 2013 on Saturday Night Livewho presented the actor Jason Sudeikis depicting Tesh.
This fall, Tesh releases a new album to coincide with the revival of Rock Round On NBC. “ The Sports Album ” by John Tesh is a high octane musical journey through the world of sports, featuring all the new daring instrumental and emblematic sporting themes that capture adrenaline and emotion of competition.
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In July 2024, Nbcuniversal and the NBA announced an 11-year agreement to present the basketball matches of the NBA and WNBA regular season on many platforms from the 2025-26 season. Peacock will be exclusive national matches on Monday evening live while NBC / PEACOCK will present the national coverage of regional doublesheaders on Tuesday evening. NBC Sports will be launched Sunday evening basketball In 2026 through NBC and Peacock, offering NBA fans three consecutive nights of national coverage on NBCUNIVERSAL platforms during the second half of the regular season. For more information on the agreement, click here.
NBC Sports has already announced that Jamal Crawford And Reggie Miller will join its coverage as game analysts, Carmelo Anthony As a studio analyst, and Mike Tiro And Noah eagle Will be Play-By-Play voices. Award -winning producer at the Emmy Award Frank Digraci was announced in December 2024 as coordination producer of NBC Sports NBA coverage.
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About John Tesh
With six Emmys, four gold albums, two nominations in Grammy and more than eight million records sold, John Tesh’s impact on the entertainment industry is substantial. Tesh has also raised more than $ 7 million for PBS thanks to its live concerts. He was inducted into the renowned temple of North Carolina music in 2018 and was recognized for having composed what is largely considered to be the largest sports hymn of modern times, Rock Round.
Beyond music, Tesh has built a distinguished distribution career as a correspondent for CBS News and co-host of Entertainment tonightAnd was part of the Cover of NBC Sports of the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games.
Since 2014, John has co-organized radio and television programs “Intelligence for your life” unionized with his son, Gib, and his wife, Connie Sellecca. Its distinctions also include a Associated Press Prize for investigation journalism and a keyboard prize for the best new artist, presenting his vast talent.
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