Unit 1 - Review

Which of the following Elvis songs is his FIRST hit?

One of the first major "Pop Singers" BEFORE rock and roll:

ELVIS TRIVIA: What is the name of Elvis Presley’s home in Memphis:?

Chuck Berry helped to solidify the PIANO as a central instrument in early Rock and Roll.

Ritchie Valens most well-known hit "La Bamba" was a remake of:

He was the first model for a rock guitarist and first great rock lyricist:

Which best describes Elvis Presley’s youth:

The practice of 1950's radio DJ's accepting cash, favors & other gifts from record companies to play their songs

Col. Tom Parker’s business plan for Elvis Presley’s career did not include:

Elvis Presley’s ‘above the waist’ TV appearance was on the:

Elvis mixed what 2 styles together to create a "Rockabilly" style of Rock & Roll

Which best characterizes 1950s teenagers:

Chuck Berry had a unique performance style. What was his "signature move" called?

The movie Blackboard Jungle used this song in the opening credits:

Which of the following musical styles are NOT considered the "Black" roots of Rock and Roll?

He wrote songs about love, cars and school:

The studio where Buddy Holly made his first hit records:

As a song writer, musician and innovative performer, Chuck Berry wrote songs that were relevant to?

One of the first pioneers of "Latin Rock" was the 17 year old superstar named?

Advertising agencies and the Music Industry completely IGNORED the Teenage market in the 1950's

Which of the following musical styles ARE considered the "White" roots of Rock and Roll?

Which did NOT occur in 1950s America:

What was a national fear during the 1950's regarding teenagers?

The teenagers of the 1950's had MORE leisure time & money to spend than earlier generations.

What kind of music was Elvis exposed to in Memphis, Tenessee where he grew up?