The Blues
B.B. King
This is a song that is sung by a White artist but was originally sung by a Black artist.
Cover
The man that helped developed R&B who was a part of Atlantic Records
Jesse Stone
The illegal practice of paying for radio airtime
Payola
Boogie Woogie Blues
The creator of "Hound Dog"
Big Mama Thornton
When a recording released in the secondary market hits status in the mainstream market.
Crossover
Blues-style that focused on the 12-bar structure, shuffle rhythms, sax solos, and swing style horn riffs.
Jump Blues
This artist became known for his "Duck Walk"
Chuck Berry
According to Billboard what is the year R&B took over the pop field.
1955
People that distributed music by train.
Black Pullman Porters
First woman to record the blues commercially
Mamie Smith
"Shake, Rattle, and Roll" was sung by what white artist?
Bill Haley & the Comets
The first Disc Jockey to play R&B on the radio.
Gene Nobels
Artist known for his Civil Rights Activism. His song "A Change Is Gonna Come" became an anthem.
Sam Cooke
Distinctive style-blues were rooted in the city African American communities. Key bridge between rural blues and pop music.
Memphis Blues
Key figure in for the foundation for developing rock. Also known as the "King of the Jukebox"
Louis Jordan
A tradition where men gathered together for close harmonies.
Barbershop Quartets
Campaign near the end of WWII that African Americans experienced discrimination in housing, employment, social services, and public accommodations
Double V (Double Victory)