Early Rock and Roll

Question 1

Which of the following was known for making R & B music in the early 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Joe Turner

Question 2

Which of the following was known for making pop music in the early 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Perry Como

Question 3

Which of the following was known for making country music in the early 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Hank Williams

Question 4

What was the name of the investigation into corruption in the radio industry?

Accepted Answer

Payola Hearings

Question 5

Which of the following was NOT a popular music genre before rock and roll?

Accepted Answer

Funk

Question 6

What is the name of the genre combining rock and roll and country western?

Accepted Answer

Rockabilly

Question 7

During what decades was Rock and Roll developed?

Accepted Answer

1950s-1960s

Question 8

The record industry did not have an effect on the rock and roll industry

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

What were many rock and roll artists featured in that helped them develop a fan base?

Accepted Answer

Radio stations, TV talk shows

Question 10

Who was NOT an early "Rock Star"?

Accepted Answer

John Coltrane

Question 11

What year did the Beatles break up?

Accepted Answer

1970

Question 12

Which of the following was a band from the British Invasion?

Accepted Answer

The Yardbirds, The Bee Gees, The Rolling Stones, The Who

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