1950s Review

Question 1

Who was the Godmother of Rock and Roll?

Accepted Answer

Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Question 2

What was not a part of the post-war boom?

Accepted Answer

Consumer Boom

Question 3

What instrument was Sister Rosetta Tharpe famous for?

Accepted Answer

Electric Guitar

Question 4

What word means: The idea that unique traits should be expressed

Accepted Answer

Individuality

Question 5

Which subgenre of jazz was much more soft, reserved, and controlled than the other?

Accepted Answer

Cool Jazz

Question 6

Who was the King of Rock and Roll?

Accepted Answer

Elvis Presley

Question 7

Who was the Architect of Rock and Roll?

Accepted Answer

Little Richard

Question 8

Compared to R&B, Rock and Roll has _______ instruments

Accepted Answer

Less

Question 9

Which artist was celebrated for their integrated performances and crazy piano playing?

Accepted Answer

Little Richard

Question 10

Rock and Roll came from which two genres?

Accepted Answer

R&B and Country

Question 11

Compared to Country, Rock and Roll tends to be

Accepted Answer

Faster

Question 12

What was an informal dance for teenagers called in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Sock Hop

Question 13

The invention of this made it possible for people to enjoy music privately

Accepted Answer

Transitor Radio

Question 14

What TV show did Elvis appear on in September 1956?

Accepted Answer

The Ed Sullivan Show

Question 15

What word means: The idea that unique traits should be hidden from others

Accepted Answer

Conformity

Question 16

Who was the Father of Rock and Roll?

Accepted Answer

Chuck Berry

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