Elvis Presley
Elvis's first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1956 was what song
What is Heartbreak Hotel
"Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock, Rock, Rock"
are lyrics to what song
Jazz singer often referred to as the "First Lady of Song"
Who is Ella Fitzgerald
Jazz music was mass appealing to what group of people
This city is known as the birthplace of rock and roll
What is Memphis, TN
Elvis purchased this mansion in Memphis, Tennessee
What is Graceland
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
Are lyrics from what song
What is Rock Around the Clock
Who is Billie Holiday
This genre of Jazz was an extension of bebop that incorporates elements of rhythm and blues, gospel, and blues, often featuring a heavier, more soulful sound
What is hard bop
This rock and roll icon rose to fame in the 1950s and was known as the "King of Rock and Roll"
Who is Elvis Presley
Elvis made his film debut in what movie
What is Love me Tender
Well, you can rock it, you can roll it
Do the stomp and even stroll it at the hop
Are lyrics from what song
This female artist was known for her work in the cool jazz genre and for her silky smooth vocals.
Who is June Christy
Cool Jazz emerged in the US after what war
What is World War II
This rock and roll artist was known for their energetic preformances and innovative guitar playing
Who is Chuck Berry
Elvis's hairstyle, often associated with his rock and roll image, is called this
What is a pompadour
Don't be cruel to a heart that's true
I don't want no other love
Baby it's just you I'm thinking of, mmh
Are lyrics from what song
What is Dont Be Cruel
This black female jazz artist gave herself the title of "Queen of the Blues"
This genre of jazz, characterized by its fast tempo and complex harmonies, became popular in the 1950s
What is bebop
Rock and roll was frowned upon by older generations and viewed as "___"
What is satans music
Elvis served in this branch of the United States military from 1958 to 1960
What is the Army
Well, that's all right, mama
That's all right for you
Are lyrics from what song
What is Thats All Right
This female artist's most successful records were "Tweedle Dee", "Jim Dandy", and "I Cried a Tear".
Who is LaVern Baker
This influential jazz musician released the album "King of Blue" in 1959
Who is Miles Davis
Rock and roll was an emerging genre, blending blues and ____
What is country