Artists
The 1950s
Elvis Presley
Songs
Miscellaneous
100
This rock and roller briefly quit the life to become an evangelical minister

Who is Little Richard?

100

In the 1950s, society was dictated by this concept, which means "behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions or standards"

What is "conformity"?

100

In the 70s, Elvis was a frequent hosted event at this brand new hotel in Las Vegas.

What is the Hilton Hotel?

100

The movie Back to the Future features Marty McFly bringing the house down by singing this Chuck Berry smash hit.

What is "Johnny B. Goode"?

100

As music shifted from blues to rock and roll, the piano was gradually replaced with this new electric instrument.

What is the guitar?
200

This hound dog was once the most controversial artist of all time because of his raw sensuality and shaking legs.

Who is Elvis Presley?

200

As the 50s began, America was suffering through the "Second Red Scare", a more polite way of referring to this period of intense fear of nuclear war

What is the Cold War

200

Presley appeared several times on this variety show; the third time, the host attempted to "censor" him by only shooting him from the waist up

What is the Ed Sullivan Show?

200

This song from Little Richard was originally far more explicit in its lyrics until he changed them to make it far more tame

What is "Tutti Frutti"?

200

This early rock and roller's name also became the name of a hit single and a specific type of musical progression

What/who is Bo Diddley?

300

Stevie Wonder is quoted as describing this person as "The one true king of rock and roll".

Who is Chuck Berry?

300

This United States senator is now infamous for accusing countless citizens, artists, and fellow politicians of being communists

Who is Joseph McCarthy?

300

This illegal immigrant from Holland went on to become Elvis's manager.

Who is Colonel Tom Parker?

300

This song was not Elvis's first record, but it was the first to put him on the world stage.

What is "Heartbreak Hotel"?

300

As rock and roll began taking over the youth, religious figures and radio hosts would give it this satanic name to warn parents about its sinful nature.

What is "the Devil's music"?

400

This white singer became "America's most popular recording artist" by singing covers of black rock and roll artists

Who is Pat Boone?
400

This popular singer and dancer was originally only offered stereotypical Puerto Rican roles by Hollywood; now, she's one of the few people to have one an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award.

Who is Rita Moreno?

400

After being drafted and completing basic training, Elvis was shipped off to this country, where he met his future wife Priscilla.

What is Germany?

400

This Chuck Berry song appealed to teenagers by energetically describing what an average day in school looks like

What is "School Days"

400

Rock and Roll originated from many genres of music, including country, boogie-woogie, and these two classic African-American styles

What are jazz and blues?

500

Elvis's popularity was only ever challenged by this equally infamous group from Great Britain, who produced such classics as "Here Comes The Sun" and "Hey Jude".

What is "The Beatles"?

500

This popular television show used this promotional image to showcase the idea that the man of the house was also the wisest member of the family.

What is "Father Knows Best"?

500

Elvis's third movie about a ex-con finding love while pursuing a music career shares a name with this smash hit song.

What is "Jailhouse Rock"?

500

Little Richard would be singing this song about a woman who ran off all the way until a public performance in 2002.

What is "Lucille"?

500

This pop star, whose prime was in the 70s to the 90s, replicated Elvis's success to the degree that Mr. Keller believes he will never be replaced as "the most popular artist of all time".

Who is Michael Jackson?