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Yes, Enver Hoxha, the leader of Albania from 1944 to 1985, banned rock and roll music, along with other forms of "Western" music, within the country during the communist period. He considered it a form of cultural corruption and a threat to the socialist ideology.

Elaboration:

Cultural Control:

Hoxha's regime was characterized by strict control over all aspects of life, including culture and the arts.

Western Influence:

Hoxha's government viewed Western pop music, including rock and roll, as a negative influence, associating it with capitalism and decadence.

Censorship:

Music that did not conform to Hoxha's strict definition of "socialist" or "Albanian" music was banned. This meant that Western rock and roll bands like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Pink Floyd, were not allowed to be broadcast or performed in Albania.

Alternative Music:

Despite the ban, underground movements and illegal gatherings where youth listened to Western music, particularly rock, became popular, according to The New European.