History of Rock and Roll 3 & 4
In 1956, _______________'s style varied from the smooth rhythms of "Blueberry Hill" to the rollicking boogie-woogie of "I'm Walkin'".
Fats Domino
The artist famous for such hits as "Aint That a Shame," "Blueberry Hill," and I'm "Walkin'" is:
Fats Domino
Which musician has a background in Rhythm and Blues?
Fats Domino
Which of the following was/is a rhythm and blues/rock pianist and singer from New Orleans?
Fats Domino
The artist who had his first hit with "Be-Bop-A-Lula" was:
Gene Vincent
_______________ had his first hit with "Be-Bop-A-Lula."
Gene Vincent
Christian religious music that evolved from spirituals and the blues, and is primarily associated with African American churches is known as:
Gospel
What is/was Chuck Berry's principal instrument (in addition to his voice)?
Guitar
The country artist who originally recorded "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive" and died at the age of 29 is:
Hank Williams, Sr.
What major event interrupted Elvis Presley's career from 1958-1960?
He was in the military
Who was the rockabilly artist who was famous for "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," as well as his antics on the piano?
Jerry Lee Lewis
Who is often called the Father of Country Music?
Jimmy Rodgers
________________ broke the tradition of performing only traditional songs and wrote new songs; and he influenced most country singers to follow him as singers and songwriters.
Jimmy Rodgers
________________ is called the Father of Country Music.
Jimmy Rodgers
The country star who got his start at Sun Records and had several cross over hits, including "I Walk the Line" is:
Johnny Cash
Who was known as the "Man in Black" when many country performers wore colorful outfits?
Johnny Cash
________________ got his start at Sun Records, was known as the "Man in Black," and had several cross over hits, including "I Walk the Line."
Johnny Cash
The artist who wrote (or co-wrote) and played piano on such hits as "Tutti-Frutti," Long Tall Sally" and Good Golly, Miss Molly" is:
Little Richard
In addition to his voice, what was Jerry Lee Lewis' principal musical instrument?
Piano
Elvis Presley's early recordings introduced what style of music to American teenagers?
Rockabilly
The style of music that is a combination of rock and roll and hillbilly music is called:
Rockabilly
_______________ is a musical style made popular through Elvis Presley's early recordings at Sun Records in 1954-55.
Rockabilly
With a cover song, credit must be given to the writer so that the writer can receive _____________ for all recordings of the song.
Royalty income
This singer started off singing with the Soul Stirrers before becoming a hit solo artist.
Sam Cooke
Who was Elvis Presley's producer at Sun Records?
Sam Phillips
_______________ was Elvis Presley's producer at Sun Records.
Sam Phillips
Religious folk songs originally from both white and African American traditions are known as:
Spirituals
________________ were religious folk songs from the mid-18th century-the 19th century and would sometime include coded messages.
Spirituals
Which record label featured artists such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis?
Sun Records
Which band originally recorded "Sh-Boom?"
The Chords
On which television show was Elvis only shown from the
The Ed Sullivan Show
Don and Phil, who recorded such hits as "Bye Bye Love" and "All I Have to Do is Dream" were known as:
The Everly Brothers
Which of the artists below had a success on the pop charts with "Crying in the Chapel" first?
The Orioles
gospel songs that became hits on the pop charts (and gave a start to Johnny Taylor and Sam Cooke):
The Soul Stirrers
Which of the following is NOT typical of country music.
There is an extensive use of electronic effects
The full-choir gospel style was started by ___________ in the early 1930s.
Thomas A. Dorsey
"Melismas" embellish melodies sung by soloists.
True
Bill Haley changed the name of his band from the Saddlemen to the Comets after he switched from country to blues and rhythm and blues?
True
Buddy Holly was a songwriter, singer, guitarist who popularized the use of the solid-body electric guitar.
True
Chuck Berry is considered the father of rock and roll guitar playing.
True
Elvis was only shown from the waist up on the Ed Sullivan Show.
True
Fats Domino is a songwriter, singer, pianist whose style is based on New Orleans' rhythm and blues.
True
Jimmy Rodgers is often called the Father of Country Music.
True
Johnny Cash was known as the "Man in Black" while many country performers were wearing colorful outfits.
True
Mahalia Jackson was known as the Queen of Gospel.
True
Sam Cooke started off singing with the Soul Stirrers before becoming a hit solo artist
True
The Everly Brothers had a country-influenced rock style turning more pop in early 60s.
True
Typical rockabilly instrumentation includes all but which of the following _________.
Trumpet
________________ originally recorded "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive" and died at the age of 29.
hank williams sr.
Elvis Presley started making movies in what year?
1956
How old was Elvis Presley when he died?
42
The banjo is of ___________ origin.
African
Who changed the name of his band from the Saddlemen to the Comets after he switched from country to blues and rhythm and blues?
Bill Haley
Elvis Presley sang the original version of "Shake, Rattle and Roll."
False
Jerry Lee Lewis went into Sun Records in 1954 to record two songs to give to his mother for her birthday.
False
Phil Chess became Elvis Presley's manager in 1955.
False
Religious folk songs originally from both white and African American traditions are known as rhythm and blues.
False
The banjo is of European origin.
False
The style of music typified by a lead singer who was usually accompanied by other singers singing nonsense syllables is known as blues.
False
When a man sings in a range higher than his normal tenor range, this is known as crooning.
False
With a cover song, credit must be given to the writer so that the writer can receive publicity for all recordings of the song.
False
When a man sings in a range higher than his normal tenor range, this is known as singing ________________.
Falsetto
When a man sings in a range higher than his normal tenor range, this is known as singing:
Falsetto
Which of the following songs were performed on television by Elvis Presley in 1956?
"Heartbreak Hotel"; "Don't Be Cruel"; "Hound Dog"; All of the above
Eddie Cochran's biggest record (which was later covered by such artists as The Beach Boys, The Who and Alan Jackson) was
"Summertime Blues"
Who sang the original version of "Shake, Rattle and Roll?"
(Big) Joe Turner
_______________ sang the original version of "Shake, Rattle, and Roll."
(Big) Joe Turner
Chess Records featured artists such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis.
False
In 1955, _______________ had the biggest hit of career with "(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock."
Bill Haley
Which musician has a background in Country Music?
Bill Haley
Who was one of the first artists to play a solid-body electric guitar (and was also famous for songs such as "That'll Be the Day" and "Peggy Sue")?
Buddy Holly
Who wrote and originally recorded "Blue Suede Shoes?"
Carl Perkins
The artist who is considered the father of rock and roll guitar playing is:
Chuck Berry
The artists famous for such hits as "Rock and Roll Music," Roll Over Beethoven," Maybelline," and School Day" is:
Chuck Berry
_______________ is considered the father of rock and roll guitar playing.
Chuck Berry
Who became Elvis Presley's manager in 1955?
Colonel Tom Parker
What did Hank Williams Sr. have to do with music?
Country singer/songwriter
When an artist or band records the same song as another artist or band, it is known as a ________________.
Cover Song
When an artist or band records the same song as another artist or band, it is known as a:
Cover song
The style of music typified by a lead singer who was usually accompanied by other singers singing nonsense syllables is known as:
Doo-wop
________________ was secular music sung by gospel-influenced groups, named for the nonsense syllables sung by backup singers.
Doo-wop
On the _______________ show, Elvis Presley was only shown from the waist up.
Ed Sullivan
One of the first artists to use overdubbing in order to play all the parts himself was:
Eddie Cochran
The full-choir gospel style started in the early 1930s was made popular by ________________ in the 1960s.
Edwin Hawkins Singers
Who owned and lived at Graceland?
Elvis Presley
Who was the artist that introduced rockabilly to American teenagers?
Elvis Presley
Who went into Sun Records in 1954 to record two songs to give to his mother for her birthday?
Elvis Presley
_______________ owned and lived at Graceland.
Elvis Presley
Music that came from fiddle-and-guitar barn dance bands and gradually adopted characteristics of blues and jazz is known as ________________.
Western Swing
Music that came from fiddle-and-guitar barn dance bands and gradually adopted characteristics of blues and jazz is known as:
Western Swing
Before Elvis Presley, _______________ recorded "Hound Dog."
Willie Mae
"Hound Dog" was written by Leiber and Stoller originally for:
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton