50's Rock and Roll

This rock and roll pioneer was nicknamed “The Killer” for his aggressive playing style.

The song “Jailhouse Rock” was made famous by ______________________.

This artist covered many R&B songs so they could be more “accessible” to white audiences.

This Mexican folk song was updated to a rock and roll style by Ritchie Valens:

He had to be filmed from the waist up on the Ed Sullivan show due to his stage movements.

This type of music derived its name from the silly syllables sung by the vocalists.

This music emerged from African-American plantation work songs, and gave way to rock and roll.

Which of the following music styles did NOT influence rock and roll?

This musician was one of the first “crossover” Blues artists to unite segregated audiences.

February 3, 1959 is known as ______________________________________.

This type of guitar does NOT need to be plugged into an amplifier to be heard:

“Chantilly Lace” was recorded by whom?

“Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” was recorded by whom?

This artist is known as “The King” of rock and roll, and has 141 “Gold” records to his name.

This Bill Haley and the Comets song was the 1st rock tune to reach #1 on the Billboard Chart.

This guitarist/singer was the leader of “The Crickets.”

The song “Ain’t That a Shame?” was originally recorded by ________________________.

“Johnny B. Goode” was originally recorded by whom?

Which of the following is a song written by Buddy Holly?

6. To receive a “Gold” record, the artist must have sold _________ copies.

Which of the following is a song written by Little Richard?

Which of the following artists was NOT a piano player?

Les Paul is best known for his role in inventing the ________________________.

He is the 1st “guitar hero,” and his style made the guitar solo a staple of rock music.

This artist took “boogie-woogie” piano style and gospel influences and updated them for rock.