Elvis the King
Elvis Presley was born in this U.S. state.
What is Mississippi?
Chuck Berry was known for his famous "duck walk" and this genre of music.
What is Rock & Roll?
Buddy Holly's band was born in this U.S. state, known for its country and rock music influence.
What is Texas?
This doo-wop group sang "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" in 1956.
Who are Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers?
"You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain..."
What is "Great Balls of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis?
This Elvis song featured the lyrics: "Well, since my baby left me, I found a new place to dwell."
What is "Heartbreak Hotel"?
This song, released in 1958, tells the story of a country boy who plays a guitar "just like ringing a bell."
What is "Johnny B. Goode"?
Buddy Holly's band was called this.
What are The Crickets?
This singer, known for its hits like "Mack the Knife," was called "The Voice" and "Ol' Blue Eyes."
Who is Frank Sinatra?
"Come on baby, let's do the twist..."
What is "The Twist" by Chubby Checker?
Elvis made his national TV debut on the variety show in 1956.
What is the Ed Sullivan Show?
Chuck Berry was signed to this Chicago-based record label.
What is Chess Records?
This 1957 song became Buddy Holly's first major hit.
What is "That'll Be the Day"?
This song by The Platters starts with the lyrics: "Oh, yes I'm the great pretender..."
What is "The Great Pretender"?
This Elvis hit is often played at weddings and features the lyrics, "Yake my hand, take my whole life too."
What is "Can't Help Falling in Love"?
In 1958, Elvis was drafted into this branch of the U.S. military.
What is the Army?
This 1955 song, Chuck Berry's first hit, became one of the first rock & roll songs ever played in outer space.
What is "Maybellene"?
Buddy Holly tragically died in a plane crash this year, later know as "The Day the Music Died."
What is 1959?
This 1957 Paul Anka song became one of the most famous teenage heartbreak songs of all time.
What is "Diana"?
This song by The Everly Brothers starts with, "Dream, dream, dream, dream."
What is "All I Have to Do is Dream"?
This 1957 Elvis song became one of the best-selling singles of all time and featured the lyrics:"You ain't never caught a rabbit, and you ain't no friend of mine."
What is "Hound Dog"
This Beatles member said that "if you tried to give rock & roll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry.
Who is John Lennon?
The last concert Holly performed was in this U.S. state before the fatal crash.
What is Iowa?
This R&B singer recorded "Tutti Frutti" and influenced both Elvis and The Beatles.
Who is Little Richard?
The first rock & roll song to hit #1 on the Billboard charts, it was recorded by Bill Haley & His Comets.
What is "Rock Around the Clock"?