Innovators
What was John Cage's 4'33?
Who gifted Elvis his first guitar?
His mom
What did rock n roll originate from?
The Blues!
When did Buddy Holly die?
Who was hired to organize the Newport Jazz Festival?
George Wein
What was John Cage's job?
A composer and music theorist!
What decade did Western Swing become popular?
1930s
What three places could teenagers listen to rock n roll?
Concerts, radio, and tv (dance halls too!)
What two people died on Feb 3, 1959?
Buddy Holly and Richie Valens
What was the name of Elvis Presley's first record?
That's All Right
What disease did Charlie Christian have?
Tuberculosis
What decade was Motown Records invented?
1960s
Why did teenagers need to take their shoes off to dance?
To protect the floors!
How did Buddy Holly and Richie Valens die?
In a plane crash
Where did Frank Sinatra grow up?
New Jersey
What were the first two people/groups to make electronic music?
Kraftwerk and Brian Eno
How much money did Berry Gordy's family loan him to start Motown?
800
Where were sock hops commonly held?
High school gyms and cafeterias
What genres of music did Frank Sinatra change?
Pop and Jazz
Who created Sun Records?
Sam Phillip
What year was the Newport Jazz Festival?
1959