America's Musical Soul - Unit 2

This young man was just ______ years old when he was killed in that plane crash.

While this singer, songwriter, performer was the British version of the same, the "Piano Man"

Who was the original singer of this song, released in 1958

Surfin' USA was sung by?

Bill Haley and the _____________ are among the first to be called Rock and Roll Stars.

Peggy Sue was performed by?

The Beach Boys are the most popular and famous of the Surf Rock Genre. Their music is most like

Stayin' Alive by the _____ _________ really defined the Disco genre.

In 1951 the same company that produced the Electric Guitar, began to produce the Electric Bass.

In 1964 ____ _______________ "invaded" the united states with their very popular music & looks

In 1954 Their Tune "Rock ______________ _____ ________________" quickly became No. 1

Choose 2 prominent rock and roll performers that had an impact on popular music in the 50's

This Group gives us a good example of the Smooth Vocal section of the Surf Rock Genre

The Big Bopper was first a _________________.

One of the most famous songs of this Singer/Songwriter is Thriller.

The Big Bopper, Buddy Holly and ___________________ died in a plane crash in 1959.

Who was this controversial singer, songwriter, and dancer that became the "King" of Rock & Roll

Out of all technology that has become available over the years THIS has had the biggest impact.

In 1957 popular culture was pushed again with the "crazier and wilder" performers such as.

This singer, songwriter, and performer was the American version of the "Piano Man"

This Genre gets its name from the French word Discotheque.

Who wrote and performed the song "Hound Dog"

_________ was the "parent" to four musical genre's: Soul, Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, Hip- Hop

What instrument, produced in 1949, changed the sound of American popular music for good?

Buddy Holly was credited for standardizing what?

Wipe out by the Surfairs is an example of ____________ _____________ _________.