Rock Music Exam 2 Chapter2
How was Elvis dressed, what animal prop was used, on and early Steve Allen Show appearance, and why?
tux, hound dog, sang hound dog. for a better appearance
What song did Johnny Cash write while in the Air Force?
Folsom Prison Blues
What was the name of his country band?
Four Aces of Western Swing
Name 3 Elvis Films
GI Blues, Blue Hawaii, Girls! Girls! Girls!
Whose songs did he sing with a group of musicians in his Air Force barracks?
Hank Snow, Hank Williams
What inspired Roy Orbison to head for Memphis?
Heard Elvis' That's all right on the radio
What was Elvis' number one single?
Heartbreak Hotel
What was Johnny Cash's signature song?
I walk the line
What Fats Domino tune did he cover which got a wild response
I'm wakin
Who produced the show and supported Elvis?
Jackie Gleason
Who was Eddie Cochran's songwriter/ collaborator throughout his career?
Jerry Capehart
Elvis had what nickname in 1954?
King of Western Bop
What radio show, which popularized Hank Williams, spread Elvis's fame?
Louisiana Hay Ride
What was Elvis' first film?
Love Me Tender
Name 2 actors in these films which were at the root of this criticism
Marlon Brando, James Dean
Name the first two songs Elvis recorded in July 1953
My Happiness, That's when you heartaches begin
What hit did he record which, and 59 on the billboard singles chart, had the best chart position of a Sun disc other and the big 4?
Ooby Dooby
What were Elvis's trademarks?
Pink shirt, moving his hips
Name three additional Ricky Nelson hits from 57
Poor Little Fool, Hello Mary Lou, Travelin' man
Who bought the rights to Elvis's music in 55 and why
RCA Victor- Sam Phillips needed out of debt
In what other two movies did Bill Haley appear in 57
Rock Around the Clock, Don't knock the rock
What Bill Haley tune topped the pop charts and caused riots worldwide when introduced on Blackboard Jungle?
Rock around the clock
Name the artist, tune he recorded at Dun described as arguably the first bona- fide- rock- and- roll tune
Rocket 88, Ike Turner
In what kind of films did Elvis' manager allow him to take parts and why?
Safe, clean- cut, grade B and written about songs
Who founded Sun records?
Sam Phillips
Where did Elvis make his first public TV performance?
Stage Show
What TV appearance gave Jerry Lee Lewis teen idol status?
Steve Allen Show
What was his most famous song recorded in 58?
Summertime Blues
What was the name of Buddy Holly's first hit and from what movie did it come?
That'll Be the Day, The Searchers
Name Elvis's first big hit in July 1954 and the tune which was on the flip side
That's All Right, Blue Moon of Kentucky
What was Bill Haley's nickname?
The Ramblin Yodeler
On what TV series did Ricky Nelson appear?
The adventured of Aussie and Harriett
What was the name of Gene Vincent's band?
The blue caps
What two other tunes followed for them that same year?
Wake up Little Susie, All I have to do is dream
How did Jerry Lee begin his 67 comeback?
focused mainly on singing
For what event did Holly back up Elvis?
grand opening of a local Pontiac dealership
Where did Carl Perkins get his first guitar
he built it
In what was most of the criticism of Elvis rooted?
increasing Juvenile delinquency
Name 4 musical features
lively, up temps, use of echo, two beat feel, slapping bass strings on off- beats
What caused Jerry Lee's career to hit the skid?
married his 2nd cousin
What inspired him to set up his recording studio?
nearest place to record r&b was in Chicago
Name 4 hits from the early 1960s which helped him achieve popularity
only the lonely, running scared, crying, pretty women
Bill Haley's 51 version of Rocket 88 convinced him to country singing with what?
r&b
What 2 styles did rockabilly combine?
r&b, country& western
What did the generation gap between baby boomers, parents fuel?
social implication of mixing race
What does format radio include?
top 40
Why did Carl Perkins never attain fame?
1956 car crash- did not have money, moves, looks, or manger
What kept Jerry Lee's legend alive?
1989 movie of his life, Great Balls of Fire
How many different Elvis products were on the market by the end of 57?
78
How many viewers did this appearance garner?
83%
Name three rock- and- roll films which fueled this criticism
Blackboard Jungle, The wild one, Rebel without a Cause
What inspired him while growing up in Florence, AL?
black ben singing in cotton fields
What initially caused Elvis's first big hit to get him off and running
Dewy Phillips played it on his radio show called Red Hot and blue
Give 4 featured of Jerry Lee's piano style
1) Left hand boogie- woogie rhythm 2) flashy solos punctuated by glissando runs (rapidly running the fingers up and down the keyboard) 3) unpredictable (playing with his feet, standing on the piano) 4) undisciplined (banging the keys, often hitting the wrong notes)
What other hit song did he write, and for whom?
Balls of Fire, Jerry Lee Lewis
Who else died in the 59 plane crash with Buddy Holly?
Big Bopper
Who originally recorded Bill Haley's hit Shake Rattle and Roll?
Big Joe Turner
What tune did the Everly Brothers record in Nashville in 57 which neared the top of the country charts?
Bye Bye Love
Who was Elvis' manager for his entire career?
Col Tom Parker
What was the first tune recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis in what style?
Crazy Arms, Country
What 2 Elvis songs did he write, and for whom?
Don't Be cruel, All Shook Up
What was the name of the country band in which he played?
Doug Poindexter's, Starlight Wranglers
Carl Perkins' sound was similar to what other sound?
Elvis
Who developed rockabilly?
Elvis
Whom did Buddy Holly idolize?
Elvis
Name "The Big Four" (Million $ quartet) of Sun Records
Elvis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis
What is its "pure instrumentation," and on whose band is it based?
Elvis- rhythm guitar, acoustic lead guitar, bass, drums.
He and many rockabilly artists were inspired by what musical genre?
White gospel in his church: First Assembly of God
What was Jerry Lee's first big hit at Sun?
Whole Lotta Shakin
Who were Elvis's musical influences on?
a) Blue Moon of Kentucky: Bill Monroe Country Tune b) That's All Right: Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, r&b tune, delta Bluesman
Who could cut a record at Sun?
anyone
What was Carl Perkins' signature hit?
blue suede shoes
How did Carl Perkins describe rockabilly?
blues with a country beat
What was the name of Gene Vincent's first hit?
bop- a - lu
Why did Carl Perkins push up on the strings instead of the normal sliding down on them?
couldn't jump over the knot
How was Elvis filmed on his first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show?
waist up to conceal pelvic gyrations
