Music Genres
This genre, often associated with artists like Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry, fused rhythm and blues with country music and became a cultural phenomenon in the 1950s.
What is Rock and Roll?
This artist grew to fame in the late 1930s, had a TV show in the 1950s and is known for writing 'Fly Me to the Moon'
This 1956 song by Elvis Presley is one of his most famous, with lyrics about a troubled relationship.
What is "Hound Dog"?
This TV show pioneered the sitcom genre, starring a lead couple who were married in real life.
What is "I Love Lucy"?
This genre, which became prominent in the 1950s, featured soulful melodies and was a precursor to Motown music. Artists like Ray Charles and Ruth Brown were key figures in its rise.
What is R&B?
This artists was known as one of the greatest Jazz musicians of all time, playing primarily the upright bass and piano, famously playing pieces such as 'Cryin Blues' and 'Moanin'.
Who is Charles Mingus?
This 1954 song by Chuck Berry is considered one of the first rock 'n' roll hits, telling the story of a young man and his car.
What is "Johnny B. Goode"?
A popular form of family entertainment in the 1950s,which offered a unique blend of privacy and social interaction while watching films.
What is drive in theater?
What genre, popular in the 1950s, with musicians such as Louis Armstrong and Charles Mingus, combines both ragtime and blues?
What is Jazz?
This artists birth name was Charles Hardin Holley, his stage name originated from a typo on his first record contract.
Who is Buddy Holly?
This 1958 song by the Diamonds became a huge hit with its catchy chorus and is a well-known example of doo-wop music.
What is "Little Darlin"?
This TV show began in 1952 and was the first time in which a comic book superhero appeared in their own TV show.
What is "Adventures of Superman"?
In the 1950s, this subgenre of country music, characterized by a blend of Western swing and honky-tonk styles, was popularized by artists such as Hank Williams and Patsy Cline.
What is Honky Tonk?
This artist never learned to read music, nor did he write or compose a single song but still contributed to the popularity of Rock n Roll.
Who is Elvis Presley?
This 1955 song by Johnny Cash, inspired by the sights and sounds of a train, became one of his biggest early hits.
What is "I Walk the Line"?
This Westerner premiered in 1949, as a radio show which transitioned into a TV show starring a masked hero and his companion, Tanto.
What is "The Lone Ranger"?
In the 1950s, this jazz subgenre became popular, characterized by more complex harmonies and rhythms, with artists like Miles Davis and John Coltrane leading the way.
What is bebop?
This artist was a pioneer of rock and roll, is known for his catchy songs like "Johnny B. Goode" and "Maybellene," his distinctive guitar style, and his influence on countless musicians, including The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
Who is Chuck Berry?
This 1953 hit by Patti Page is a sentimental song about a girl who dreams of her love returning.
What is "How Much is That Dog in the Window"?
This comedy radio program featured a vain man who was absolutely adamant that he was no older than 39.
What is "The Jack Benny Program"?