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Rock History 1950-1960
Name the Artist
Rock History 1960-1975
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Rock History 1975-1995
100
In 1954, this band launched a smash hit which if often referred to as the beginning of Rock n Roll.
What is Bill Haley and the Comets?
100
Jailhouse Rock
Who is Elvis?
100
This style of Soul music was started by Berry Gordy, Jr.
What is Motown?
100
Name the style of Hard Rock.
What is Progressive?
100
Twisted Sister is an example of this kind of Heavy Rock.
What is a Hair Band?
200
Known for his famous duckwalk, this musician had a string of hits that included Johnny B. Goode and Rock and Roll Music.
What is Chuck Berry?
200
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Who is Nirvana?
200
The band hails from Liverpool, UK. They got their start on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Who are the Beatles?
200
Name the style of Rock n Roll.
What is Disco?
200
The King of Pop.
Who is Michael Jackson?
300
Memphis, Tennessee. 1954. King of Rock and Roll.
Who is Elvis Presley?
300
I Want to Hold Your Hand
Who are the Beatles?
300
A festival that occurred in upstate New York that changed the history of Rock n Roll music.
What is Woodstock?
300
Name the Solo Artist.
Who is Billy Joel.
300
Dance music grew out of the dance craze of the 70s called this.
What is disco?
400
In this song, Don McLean wrote about the death of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper.
What is the Day the Music Died?
400
Dancing Queen
Who is ABBA?
400
Their songs included Good Vibrations, Surfin USA and Surfer Girl.
Who are the Beach Boys?
400
Name the band.
What is ABBA?
400
Grunge was ushered in by this "odorous" song?
What is Smells Like Teen Spirit?
500
This song is often referred to as the first Rock n Roll song ever.
What is Rock Around the Clock?
500
Benny and the Jets
Who is Elton John?
500
Along with the success of the Beatles came other bands from the UK including this band whose lead singer is Mick Jagger.
Who are the Rolling Stones?
500
Name the style of Rock.
What is Surf?
500
This style of Rock is often remembered for it's name - a word that refers to dirt and grime.
What is Grunge?