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This style of piano playing is charicterized by the following: repeating rhythms and piano-driven style laid the foundation for the boogie shuffle, a repeating bass pattern that's a staple of early rock and roll.

Repetitive eight-beat-to-the-bar “walking” piano bass line (eighth notes in 4/4 time) in which the left hand emphasizes each note of the chord. The right hand is on top and improvises a syncopated melody in a counter rhythm.

What is Boogie Woogie?

100

Who was considered to be the first Rock n Roll radio DJ?

Who was Allan Freed?
100

Guess this song, an influence to one of the first Rock n Roll songs. 

What is Rocket 88 - Ike Turner/Jackie Brenston

100

Buddy Holly, "The Big Bopper" and Richie Valens died in this accident

What is a Plane Crash?

100

This event is happening outside, right after school today - commemorating our veterans. 

What is the Vectren Memorial dedication ceremony?

200

It's secular folk music that's characterized by a call-and-response pattern, the blues scale, the 12-bar blues form (AAB), and specific chord progressions. Often associated with a variety of emotions, but it's not limited to sorrow and protest.

What is the Blues?

200

This artist was born in Tupelo, Mississippi January 8, 1935, is known as the King of Rock and Roll, and His unique style blended country, blues, and gospel to create rock 'n' roll. He's considered one of the most influential musicians in history - Rockabilly!

Who was Elvis Presley?

200

This was Elvis's First Major Hit

What is Heartbreak Hotel?

200

This artist had 27 weeks at #1 on the Billboard 100 - was the first Rock n Roll experience for many. 

Who was Elvis?

200

This MLB team won the World Series

Who are the LA Dodgers?

300

This Early Rock form combined R&B, Country, Folk, "Hillbilly", and Gospel music. Made popular by artists such as Elvis- 

What is Rockabilly?

300

This performer was known as "The Killer" 

Unpredictable Performances:

    •    Known for kicking over piano stools, standing on pianos, playing with feet, and even lighting the piano on fire!

Who was Jerry Lee Lewis?

300

Guess the name and artist of this song

What is Johnny B. Good by Chuck Berry?

300
Allan Freed - a radio DJ set up a show for this genre, disguising Rhythm and Blues under a different name due to racial tensions between African American and White Americans. 

What is Rock n Roll?

300

The Brachycephalus dacnis, was recently discovered in Brazil. What tiny version of an animal is this?

a tiny Toad

400

Name an instrument that has 6 strings and uses amplification and varying electronic effects to produce it's signature sound. 

What is the electric Guitar?

400

Known as one of the fathers of rock and roll, Famous for the 1955 hit “Rock Around the Clock” - Inspired by rhythm and blues, especially Jackie Brenston’s “Rocket 88”

Who was Bill Haley and his Comets?

400

What is the name of Elvis's first song, written for his mother? 

What is My Happiness?

400

Jerry Lee Lewis reportedly did this to a piano on stage while performing "Great balls of Fire" in protest after being told he had to open for Chuck Berry. 

What is lighting a piano on fire?

400

Who won the Presidential Race?

Donald J. Trump

500

What age group did early Rock n Roll appeal to?

Who are Teenagers?

500

These three individuals died on "the day the music died"

Who was Richie Valens, "The big bopper" and Buddy Holly?

500

This Boogie Woogie piano player - Fats Domino wrote this song. 

What is the fat man?

500

Sun Records and RCA Victor were the first Record companies to discover this artist's talents. 

Who is Elvis Presley?

500

This past Sunday, clocks in the United States did what, marking the end to Daylight Time. (The exceptions are Arizona and Hawaii where Standard Time is year-round.)

The Clocks fell back aka (we gained an hour of sleep)