1920s and 1930s
What did people in the East listen to?
Ragtime
In Blues, the first two lines do what?
Repeat
What was the recording studio that first recorded and sold copies of "I Wonder" by Cecil Grant?
Bronze Recording Studios
Where was Elvis born?
Tupelo, Mississippi
Elvis made both music and movies. Which one did he make more of?
Movies
What are the songs sung by African field workers and prisoners?
Field hollers
In Blues, the third line does what?
Closes the thought
Gilt Edge Records
What instrument did Elvis carry with him?
Guitar
Where was Elvis on the night when his record with Bill and Scotty first played on the radio?
At the movie theater
In the 1920s, what place did upper and middle classes visit to listen to music?
Cotton Club
Early on, the Blues were accompanied by what instrument and why?
Guitars because they were cheap and easy to get
Bronze Records was already selling the "I Wonder" hit when Gilt Edge began to sell it. When copyright suits occurred, the judge sided with who?
Gilt Edge Records
Elvis went to Sun Records and wanted to only do what?
Make a recording for his mom as a birthday gift
Who was the DJ that agreed to play Elvis, Bill, and Scotty's record?
Dewey Phillips
What were the biggest shows to ever visit southern and rural areas?
Medicine shows
Who referred to himself as the Father of the Blues (even though he wasn't)?
W. C. Handy
After the copyright suit, Leroy Hurte was hurt and did what?
The secretary helped Elvis at Sun Records and did what without Elvis paying for it?
She began creating the tape copy of Elvis' recording
What did Elvis die from?
Heart attack
In the 1920s and 1930s, people listened to music written by who? (known for Christmas songs)
Gertrude 'Ma' Rainey was the singer for which famous Blues group?
Rabbit Foot Minstrels
Who was hurt because he missed out on multiple recording artists?
Leroy Hurte
Who was the owner of Sun Records where Elvis went to record?
Sam Philips
What was the name of Elvis' only daughter?
Lisa Marie Presley