Rock & Roll Legends
This “King of Rock & Roll” rose to fame with hits like Hound Dog and Jailhouse Rock.
Who is Elvis Presley?
The Penguins are best known for this 1954 doo-wop ballad.
What is Earth Angel?
Known as “The Man in Black,” this singer recorded I Walk the Line in 1956.
Who is Johnny Cash?
The Silhouettes had a 1958 hit with this song, featuring the lyrics “Get a job!”
What is Get a Job?
This teen heartthrob had a #1 hit with Why in 1959.
Who is Frankie Avalon?
Chuck Berry’s famous guitar riff can be heard in this hit song about a young boy learning to play music.
What is Johnny B. Goode?
The Five Satins gave us this romantic hit, often played at school dances.
What is In the Still of the Night?
This country star had a massive crossover hit with Oh Lonesome Me in 1957.
Who is Don Gibson?
The Monotones had their only major hit with this song about a love story.
What is Book of Love?
Known for Diana and Put Your Head on My Shoulder, this singer was a major teen idol of the ’50s.
Who is Paul Anka?
This singer, known for his wild piano playing, recorded Great Balls of Fire in 1957.
Who is Jerry Lee Lewis?
This group sang Why Do Fools Fall in Love? in 1956.
Who are Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers?
Patsy Cline released Walkin’ After Midnight in this year.
What is 1957?
This group’s Sh-Boom is considered one of the first rock & roll hits.
Who are The Chords?
Before starring in Bye Bye Birdie, this singer became famous for Venus.
Who is Frankie Avalon?
Ricky Nelson, who had hits like Hello Mary Lou, was also a star on this family sitcom.
What is The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet?
Come Go with Me was a major hit for this group in 1957.
Who are The Del-Vikings?
Hank Williams’ song Your Cheatin’ Heart became a posthumous hit in this year.
What is 1953?
The Hollywood Flames released this doo-wop classic in 1958.
What is Buzz-Buzz-Buzz?
Ricky Nelson, who had hits like Hello Mary Lou, was also a star on this family sitcom.
What is The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet?
Bobby Darin’s Splish Splash was his first hit, but this song became his signature in 1959.
What is Mack the Knife?
Little Darlin’ was a doo-wop hit for this Canadian group.
Who are The Diamonds?
This artist blended country with rock and pop in hits like Blue Suede Shoes.
Who is Carl Perkins?
The Elegants had their only major hit with this 1958 song, based on a nursery rhyme.
What is Little Star?
Bobby Darin’s Splish Splash was his first hit, but this song became his signature in 1959.
What is Mack the Knife?