Rock n Roll, R&B, and The Beatles

Question 1

Bill Haley and the Comets released what song in 1954 many say was the start of Rock n Roll?

Accepted Answer

Rock Around the Clock

Question 2

Which musician was born with the name Richard Wayne Penniman?

Accepted Answer

Little Richard

Question 3

Elvis' first movie, titled ____ __ ______, made $1 million within 3 days of being launched.

Accepted Answer

Love Me Tender

Question 4

Who had nervous legs that once shook during his first performances but became a signature move.

Accepted Answer

Elvis Presley

Question 5

Who performed world famous tunes such as Love Me Tender and Ain't Nothin' But a Hound Dog?

Accepted Answer

Elvis Presley

Question 6

The musical craze of the 1960s in the USA that popularized many British groups was called what?

Accepted Answer

Beatlemania

Question 7

What did the TV channels do when they saw how crazy Elvis' dance moves were making people?

Accepted Answer

They only showed him from the waist up on TV

Question 8

Who grew up in a family that declared R&B "devil's music"?

Accepted Answer

Little Richard

Question 9

Even 30 years after Elvis' death, many fans still visit his home. What is it called?

Accepted Answer

Graceland

Question 10

George Harrison was the shyest member of The Beatles, giving him the nickname...

Accepted Answer

The Quiet Beatle

Question 11

Buddy Holly is credited with inventing the 'modern' rock band, which has which instruments?

Accepted Answer

2 Guitar, 1 Bass, 1 Drum-set

Question 12

How did George Harrison die?

Accepted Answer

Cancer

Question 13

Fats Domino once said "what you call Rock n Roll, I have called __________ for 20 years."

Accepted Answer

Rhythm & Blues (R&B)

Question 14

Who is this?

Accepted Answer

Little Richard

Question 15

Who was known as "The King of Rock and Roll", or just simply "The King"?

Accepted Answer

Elvis Presley

Question 16

Ringo was an untalented, unreliable, and inconsistent drummer. He made mistakes often.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

Who paid money to Sun Records to record Christmas songs for his mom when he was discovered?

Accepted Answer

Elvis Presley

Question 18

On Feb. 3, 1959, a plane carrying 3 famous musicians crashed, killing all aboard, known as...

Accepted Answer

The Day the Music Died

Question 19

After The Beatles split, which one became spiritual and learned instruments like the sitar?

Accepted Answer

George Harrison

Question 20

Who is this?

Accepted Answer

Jimi Hendrix

Question 21

Who is this?

Accepted Answer

Les Paul

Question 22

One of Ritchie Valens' most well-known songs still heard today is

Accepted Answer

La Bamba

Question 23

Earliest styles of Rock n Roll were sometimes called...

Accepted Answer

rockabilly

Question 24

Les Paul invented which instrument that revolutionized popular music?

Accepted Answer

The electric guitar

Question 25

Who, much like Charlie Parker, had a shorter life due to their addiction to drugs?

Accepted Answer

Jimi Hendrix

Question 26

Who was not killed in the plane crash on February 3, 1959?

Accepted Answer

They were all aboard the plane

Question 27

Two members of The Beatles still live today. Choose one.

Accepted Answer

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr

Question 28

What year was John Lennon tragically murdered outside his apartment in New York?

Accepted Answer

1980

Question 29

The style of music that came before Rock n Roll was...

Accepted Answer

jazz

Question 30

Who played 'air guitar' on a broomstick as a child for over a year before learning real guitar?

Accepted Answer

Jimi Hendrix

Question 31

Which musician was drafted into the US Army in 1958, despite their fame and popularity?

Accepted Answer

Elvis Presley

Question 32

Which member of The Beatles has the real name Richard Starkey?

Accepted Answer

Ringo Starr

Question 33

Who has been declared " arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music"?

Accepted Answer

Jimi Hendrix

Question 34

After the plane crash that killed 3 musicians, Dan McClean wrote a song to remember them titled

Accepted Answer

American Pie

Question 35

Which member of The Beatles is considered 'The First Beatle'?

Accepted Answer

John Lennon

Question 36

The Beatles formed in the year 1960. In what year did The Beatles split up?

Accepted Answer

1970

Question 37

Who is this?

Accepted Answer

Elvis Presley

Question 38

What was the title often given to Bill Haley?

Accepted Answer

The Father of Rock and Roll

Question 39

Ringo Starr used his acting talents after The Beatles split, voicing which kids' TV character?

Accepted Answer

Thomas the Train Engine

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