1950 Genres
What is the most well known Genre?
Rock N roll
Who sang the song "Hound Dog"?
Elvis Presley
What influenced music in the 1950s?
European popular music
James Dean epitomized what fashion genre that consisted of dark jeans, black Tshirt and leather jackets?
Greasers
what American cuisine was introduced in the 1950?
TV dinners
What was the 3rd most popular song in the 50s?
Third man Theme.
Who sang the song "Tuttie Fruitti"?
Little Richard
What musical instrument was created in the 1950s?
fender precision bass, fender stratocaster
What was the popular shoe among teens in the 1950s?
Saddle Oxfords
What iconic TV comedy show was introduced in the 50s?
I love way
What song was banned in the 1950s?
Wake Up Little Susie
Who sang the song "Jailhouse Rock"?
Elvis Presly
Who was the biggest selling artist in the 50s?
Elvis Presley
What was the iconic skirt worn by women in the 1950s?
Poodle Skirt
What record breaking movie was released in 1959 and went on to be one of the most successful films in history?
Ben Hur
What type of genre did Elvis Presley sing?
Rock n Roll
What was the 2nd most popular song?
Mona Lisa, Nat king Cole
Who was the 2nd biggest selling artist in the 50s?
Frank Sinatra
Who was the most famous fashion designer of the 1950s whose "new look" silhouette with cinched skirts defined the decade?
Christian Dior
What iconic toy sold 25 million units in the first 4 months in 1958?
Hula Hoop
What was the 2nd most popular music genre in 1950?
Rock n Roll and Country
what was the most popular song in the 1950s?
Goodnight Irene by Gordon Jenkins and the weavers
How did people record music in the 1950s?
Magnetic tape
Which popular 1950s hairstyle was known for being full and voluminous, often wrong with rolls on the sides of the head?
Bouffant
Who was the President of the United States in 1950?
Harry S. Truman