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Music in 50s' America
Music in 50s' America
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1
Name the band that sang the songs "Mr Sandman" and "Lollipop"
The Andrew Sisters
The Crystals
The Ronettes
The Chordettes
2
Elvis Presley was known as the "King of R&B"
False
True
3
Foxtrot was a famous dancing style in America in the 1950s
True
False
4
Name the most popular musical instrument used in the 50s
Piano
Saxophone
Double bass
Electric guitar
5
What happened after Billie Holiday's death?
Rumors started to spread about her addiction
She won four Grammy Awards
Her music became unimportant
Her children also become musicians
6
Name Little Richard's most famous song.
"Long Tall Sally"
"Jenny Jenny"
"Good Golly, Miss Molly"
"Tutti Frutti"
7
Who was the most famous singer in America in the 1950s?
Elvis Presley
Etta James
Chuck Berry
Frank Sinatra
8
How did Buddy Holly die?
He died in a tragic plane crash
He had a heart attack
He died of natural causes
He got hit by a car
9
Billie Holiday was born in 1920.
False
True
10
What popular dance move was introduced by Chubby Checker in the 1950s?
The Twist
Cha-Cha
Mambo
Bebop
11
Name the person Ray Charles looked up to and claimed as his main influence
Nat King Cole
Chuck Berry
Billie Holiday
His dad
12
What instrument did Ray Charles primarily play?
Saxophone
Acoustic guitar
Piano
Drums
13
Frank Sinatra's nickname was "Ol' Blue Eyes"
False
True
14
Name Buddy Holly's most famous song
"Rave On"
"Peggy Sue"
"Everyday"
"Oh, Boy!"
15
Elvis Presley used to act in movies.
True
False
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Question from the ppt: who was doing the splits on the picture?
Billie Holiday
Little Richard
Buddy Holly
Chuck Berry
17
Name the singer who is still alive today
Tina Turner
Connie Francis
Harry Belafonte
Jerry Lee Lewis
18
How did Bobby Darin's career start?
He worked at a diner
He covered famous songs
His family influenced him
He was a songwriter
19
Who was known as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" in the 1950s?
Lorrie Collins
Wanda Jackson
Connie Francis
Brenda Lee
20
Name Connie Francis' most popular song from the 1950s
"Stupid Cupid"
"Second Hand Love"
"Who's Sorry Now"
"Where the Boys are"
21
Which 3 music genres were the most famous in the 1950s?
Rock and Roll, Blues, Jazz
Rockabilly, R&B, New Wave
Alternative rock, Gospel, Doo-Wop
Country/Western, Synthpop, Folk
22
Why was Little Richard nicknamed "War Hawk"?
He had a scar on his face
He always spoke loudly
Powerful and raspy vocals
He fought in a war
23
Which song came out the latest?
Buddy Holly and the Crickets: "That'll be the day"
Chuck Berry: "Johnny B. Goode"
Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats: "Rocket 88"
Elvis Presley: "Hound dog"
24
Name the song that commemorates Buddy Holly
Ray Charles: "Hit the Road Jack"
Chuck Berry: "Johnny B. Goode"
Elvis Presley: "Heartbreak Hotel"
Don McLean: "American Pie"
