Answer Options:
True
False
Answer: True
Question: Bill Haley came from a strong Country-Western background.
Answer Options:
True
False
Answer: True
Question: Woody Guthrie often sang songs that addressed the human condition, i.e., civil rights, working conditions, etc.
Answer Options:
True
False
Answer: True
Question: Name the mid 60’s Beach Boys album that was never released due to conservative family pressure.
Answer: Smile
Question: Which Rock and Roll artist used the guitar as a solo instrument?
Answer Options:
Elvis
Little Richard
Fats Domino
Chuck Berry
Answer: Chuck Berry
Question: Name the songwriting team that composed numerous hits in the late 50’s and early 60’s. (last names only, use correct spelling) Leiber and Stoller
Answer: Leiber and Stoller
Question: Part of Elvis’ great importance can be attributed to his ability to perform in many styles.
Answer Options:
True
False
Answer: True
Question: What African American artist played blues music with a country feel?
Answer Options:
Chuck Berry
Bo Diddley
Ike Turner
Little Richard
Answer: Chuck Berry
Question: Which DJ is most often credited with originally promoting rock ‘n’ roll and R & B?
Answer Options:
Dick Clark
Alan Freed
Murray The K
Wolfman Jack
Answer: Alan Freed
Question: Who was the owner of Sun Records? Sam Phillips
Answer: Sam Phillips
Question: Pitch refers to loudness and softness.
Answer Options:
True
False
Answer: False
Question: The steel guitar is an essential part of which style?
Answer Options:
Gospel
Pop
R & R
C & W
Answer: C & W
Question: Nashville, Tenn., is considered to be the capitol of Rockabilly music.
Answer Options:
True
False
Answer: False
Question: Gene Autry and Hank Williams were stars in which genre?
Answer: Country and Western
Question: Bessie Smith was a singer in the style of Classic Blues.
Answer Options:
True
False
Answer: True
Question: Chess was a noted rockabilly record label.
Answer Options:
True
False
Answer: True
Question: Which style of music was considered to be the most socially subversive by the radical right?
Answer Options:
College “prep” folk
R & B
“Bohemian” folk
Surf
Answer: “Bohemian” folk
Question: Carl Perkins was a noted blues singer.
Answer Options:
True
False
Answer: False
Question: Which 1950’s artist was too old to be considered a teen model in spite of his major hits?
Answer Options:
Little Richard
Bill Haley
Chuck Berry
Buddy Holly
Answer: Bill Haley
Question: Who is credited with developing the style known as the “Bronx Blues”? Dion
Answer: Dion
Question: What is the name given to the scandal that engulfed the radio/recording industry in 1959-60?
Answer: the payola scandal
Question: An artist known for his “gyrations” and sexually suggestive performances was:
Answer Options:
Chuck Berry
Fats Domino
Elvis Presley
Pat Boone
Answer: Elvis Presley