History of Rock n’ Roll

Question 1

Robert Johnson was the founder of this ill-fated club:

Accepted Answer

27 Club

Question 2

Northern states' early version of rock and roll was known as:

Accepted Answer

Teen Idol Music

Question 3

The Legend of Robert Johnson states that he sold his soul to the:

Accepted Answer

Devil

Question 4

Rock music was considered evil by some and denounced by:

Accepted Answer

Fundamentalist preachers, conservatives, and parents

Question 5

. “Blue Suede Shoes” was originally written by ________________, but also recorded by___________________.

Accepted Answer

Carl Perkins; Elvis Presley

Question 6

Songwriter of “Walk the Line,” known as the “Man in Black:”

Accepted Answer

Johnny Cash

Question 7

A hit song by Chuck Berry is:

Accepted Answer

"Johnny B. Goode"

Question 8

Elvis Presley recorded ______________________ for his mother and was known as the first __________ ____________.

Accepted Answer

. "That’s Alright Mama"; Teenage Idol

Question 9

Famous Memphis record label that recorded Elvis:

Accepted Answer

Sun Records

Question 10

This ill-fated musician wrote 29 songs in the last year of his life:

Accepted Answer

Robert Johnson

Question 11

Buddy Holly pioneered the:

Accepted Answer

Classic rock band lineup

Question 12

. "Rock Around the Clock" is often incorrectly regarded as the first rock song. What is the first rock song?

Accepted Answer

"Rocket 88"

Question 13

Description of the Sun Records sound

Accepted Answer

Primitive, low quality, and little dynamic range

Question 14

Name at least one movie that Elvis Presley starred in:

Accepted Answer

"Blue Hawaii", "Jailhouse Rock", All of the above, "Viva Las Vegas"

Question 15

The three chords typically used in Blues are:

Accepted Answer

I, IV, V

Question 16

Chuck Berry was (in)famous for marrying his 13-year-old cousin:

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

These four instruments make up the typical rock band lineup:

Accepted Answer

Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Bass, Drums

Question 18

Nickname for Little Richard:

Accepted Answer

The Georgia Peach

Question 19

The Blues was a derivative of Black American ______________ and _____________.

Accepted Answer

R&B and Country

Question 20

Little Richard left rock and roll for this profession:

Accepted Answer

Preacher

Question 21

Term for singing alone or with vocal accompaniment only:

Accepted Answer

Acapella

Question 22

The name of Buddy Holly’s backup band:

Accepted Answer

The Crickets

Questions 22