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1950s Rock n Roll Review
1950s Rock n Roll Review
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the basics of the era of Rock n Roll in the 1950s.
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1
Which band chose their name in honor of Buddy Holly's band?
N*SYNC
The Doors
The Jackson Five
The Beatles
2
What were the 2 sources of influence for Rock n Roll?
R&B and country
African blues&gospel music
Justin Bieber and one direction
African blues and R&B
3
Who was the King of Rock n Roll?
Buddy Holly
Eddie Cochran
Elvis Presley
Fats Domino
4
Charles Hardin Holley's stage name was ______.
Fats Domino
Buddy Holly
The Big Bopper
Jerry Lee Lewis
5
What instrument was common in 1950s rock groups that is less common today?
Guitar
Saxophone
Flute
Drums
6
What did conservatives dislike about Rock n Roll music?
It stole Gospel melodies and style.
It influenced delinquents like Justin Bieber.
Some Rock n Roll artists were African American.
Self-expression and a voice for oppressed individuals.
7
What birth defect was Little Richard born with?
No birth defects
One ear
An extra thumb
One leg shorter than the other
8
The song "American Pie" by Don McLean was inspired by:
Plane crash that killed Buddy Holly/BigBopper/Ritchie Valens
A band from Ireland
The movie American Pie
Pie eating contests
9
Who was NOT killed in a plane crash?
The Big Bopper
Ritchie Valens
Buddy Holly
Jerry Lee Lewis
10
What decade did Rock n Roll surface?
1940s
1950s
1930s
1980s
11
Who was the most common Rock n Roll group?
The Everly Brothers
One Direction
The Beatles
Bill Haley and his Comets
12
Who was famous for his "duck walk"?
Little Richard
Ritchie Valens
Chuck Berry
Elvis Presley
13
What was Fats Domino's nickname?
The Fat Man
Jazzy Domino
Mr. Domino
The Jazz Man
14
Which musical style was not popular BEFORE rock and roll?
Jazz
Blues
Hip Hop
Classical
