Facts from 1950s
Which of these artist never recorded at Sun Studios: Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, or Jerry Lee Lewis?
Buddy Holly.
Who was Elvis Presley's Manager?
Colonel Tom Parker.
What is the name of the band that came to America in 1964?
The Beatles.
What was the popular soda drink that was called "The Real Thing"?
Coca-Cola.
Name the recording company started by Sam Phillips in Memphis, Tennessee.
Sun Studios.
What year did the first Grammy Awards take place?
In the year 1959.
Harper Lee wrote a book that won the Pulitzer Prize for Best American novel at the time, what was the title?
To Kill A Mockingbird.
What is the title of the popular film that starred Marlon Brando and Al Pacino as well as being released in 1972?
The Godfather.
A Hollywood starlet at the age of 22 announced her retirement from the film industry. Who was she?
Shirley Temple.
The 15th animated Disney Film came out during this time, what was its name?
Lady and the Tramp.
What was the name of the musical that first brought Rock n' Roll to broadway?
Bye Bye Birdie.
What popular pop/rock star that famously visited Nixon’s White House?
Elvis Presley.
The 12th animated Disney Film came out during this time, what was its name?
Cinderella.
Ray Kroc opened his first restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois on April 15, 1955. What do we call this restaurant today?
McDonald's
What car company used the slogan "Think Small"?
Volkswagen
What hard rock group released their hit song “Stairway to Heaven” in November 1971?
Led Zeppelin
In this time period Disney released their first live-action film, what was it called?
Treasure Island.
Which album of Ray Charles was a hit in 1959?
'What I'd Say'
What were the titles of the books that Dr Seuss released during this time?
'One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish' and 'Green Eggs and Ham'.
What US State "banned" Sesame Street due to its diversity?
Mississippi