Blues
This "King of the Blues" is famous for his guitar named Lucille.
Who is B.B. King?
In 1954, The Chords released this "nautical" hit, later covered by The Crew-Cuts.
What is "Sh-Boom"?
This "King" shook his hips to "Hound Dog" in 1956.
Who is Elvis Presley?
He was the "Man in Black" who walked the line in 1956.
Who is Johnny Cash?
This female artist asked "How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?"
Who is Patti Page?
Muddy Waters was a pioneer of the "Electric" style based in this city.
Where is Chicago?
This artist, known as "The Genius," blended gospel and blues in "I Got a Woman."
Who is Ray Charles?
Little Richard shouted "Wop-bop-a-loo-mop-alop-bam-boom" in this song.
What is "Tutti Frutti"?
This "Singing Cowboy" had a massive hit with "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."
Who is Gene Autry?
This velvet-voiced singer had a 1951 hit with "Unforgettable."
Who is Nat King Cole?
This female singer was known as the "Empress of the Blues."
Who is Bessie Smith?
This group's 1953 hit "Money Honey" featured a young Clyde McPhatter.
Who are The Drifters?
This artist's career famously "stalled" after he married his 13-year-old cousin.
Who is Jerry Lee Lewis?
This star's short career included "Bye Bye Love" and "Wake Up Little Susie."
Who are The Everly Brothers?
This quartet reached #1 in 1954 with the catchy "Mr. Sandman."
Who are The Chordettes?
Howlin' Wolf was famous for this "color" song, later a hit for Cream.
What is "Spoonful"?
He was the "King of the 5-String Fiddle" and a pioneer of jump blues.
Who is Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown?
He died in a 1959 plane crash alongside Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper.
Who is Buddy Holly?
This legendary artist's 1952 hit was "Your Cheatin' Heart."
Who is Hank Williams?
This Italian-American crooner’s signature song was "That’s Amore."
Who is Dean Martin?
This 1952 song by Elmore James is a definitive "Slide Guitar" anthem.
What is "Dust My Broom"?
Etta James released this iconic "at last" soulful ballad in 1959.
What is "At Last"?
This artist's "Maybellene" (1955) is often cited as the first true Rock song.
Who is Chuck Berry?
This female star was the first to have a #1 Country hit with "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels."
Who is Kitty Wells?
This 1958 hit by The Champs has only one spoken word throughout the song.
What is "Tequila"?