Name That Genre
This genre was pioneered by artists such as Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Bo Diddley, and grew in popularity throughout the 1950s onward.
What is Rock and Roll?
He was known as the "Eternal Teenager", and wrote songs that appealed to the experiences of teenagers in the 1950s, but was not considered a teen idol. He wrote songs like "No Money Down" and "School Days".
Who was Chuck Berry?
American Bandstand, Teen Time, and Big Beat were examples of what?
Teen Dance Television Shows
This song was written about the Oldsmobile 88, which was one of the first cars released to the American public for purchase after World War II.
What is "Rocket 88"?
This dance was VERY controversial when it first aired on television, due to the "suggestive" nature of the movement. It was still extremely popular and inspired countless songs.
What is "The Twist"?
This genre is named after the nonsensical syllables used by performers, and is similar to the modern genre of a capella
What is Doo-Wop?
He was a famous rock musician known for playing piano. He wrote songs like "Tutti Frutti", and was considered controversial and a bad influence for teenagers due to his race as well as the sound of his music.
Who was Little Richard?
What is World War II?
This song was originally performed by Little Richard, but later covered by Pat Boone to make it more accessible to white audiences.
What is "Tutti Frutti"?
This was considered improper wear for students attending school in the 1950s.
What are jeans, tight clothing, exposed-shoulder tops, unbuttoned shirts, etc.?
This genre was popularized at colleges like Fisk University, and sang all religious music.
What is the gospel quartet?
He was an example of a Teen Idol that arose throughout the 1950s. He wrote songs such as "A Teenager in Love" and "The Wanderer"
Who was Dion?
These three categories are what teenagers in the 1950s (an most teenagers today) spent the most money on.
This song was used in the movie Blackboard Jungle, even though it is very upbeat and positive sounding, which does not reflect the mood of the movie.
What is "Rock Around the Clock"?
These three movies were significant to the rise of Rock and Roll in movie production, and were banned in some places due to the delinquency they were thought to inspire (name one)
This genre is noted for its smooth vocals and instrumentals, as well as soulful melodies.
What is R&B?
Who was LaVern Baker?
Teenagers had greater access to these beginning in the 1950s, which allowed them to have more freedom and autonomy over their lives (and where they go)
What are cars?
This song was written by Dion in an attempt to break out of his role as a Teen Idol and be seen as a more mature artist.
What is "The Wanderer"?
Movies such as "The Wild One" depicted this culture rising in the 1950s, associated with delinquency and reckless behavior (as well as leather jackets)
What is Motorcycle culture?
This genre is made up of groups of four singers and no instruments. It's name gives a clue about where it was originally performed.
What are barbershop quartets?
DOUBLE POINTS: He was a popular teen musician who performed "The Twist" and popularized the dance, even though he did not originally write the song.
Who was Chubby Checker?
These celebrities were created by adults who wanted to provide positive influences to their teens and combat the influence of Rock and Roll.
What are teen idols?
This song is an example of car culture, which became a popular theme for Rock and Roll in the late 50s onward, written by Chuck Berry and is about the excitement of buying your first car.
What is "No Money Down"?
This organization spoke out against the music of Little Richard, as well as other Rock and Roll artists, referring to the beat as something that brings out "animalism and vulgarity" as a means of supporting continued segregation.
What was the White Citizens Council?