Chuck Berry/ Buddy Holly
What was Chuck Berry's biggest hit?
Johnny B. Goode
What was Jerry Lee Lewis' biggest hit?
Great Balls of Fire
What was Little Richards biggest hit?
Tutti Frutti
What was the result of some integrated shows?
There would be fights or riots
What happened to Jerry Lee Lewis?
He married his 13-year-old cousin
What made Buddy Holly so Appealing to the public?
He was well mannered, well dressed, and non controversial
True or False. Jerry Lee Lewis set his Piano on fire because he had to open for Chuck Berry
False
True or False. Johnny Cash grew up in a wealthy home
False
True or False. Paul Anka recorded his first single at age 14
True
What happened to Chuck Berry?
He was caught transporting a minor for immoral purposes
What was Buddy Holly's biggest hit?
That'll be the day
What was Elvis' famous dance move called?
Rubber legs
What unorthodox place did Johnny Cash play concerts at?
Prisons (X2)
What was Ritchie Valens biggest Hit?
La Bamba (X2)
What happened to Elvis?
He was drafted into the military
Why did Chuck Berry never write songs about social injustice?
He was afraid if he did his career would end
What was Elvis' early career like?
He made some records with little success and failed to make it into bands
Why did Little Richard dress up in eccentric clothing?
To make people think he wasn't into white women
When did Bill Haley make his first appearance?
13 years old
What happened to Little Richard?
He became a pastor
What two kinds of music did Chuck Berry play early in his career?
Blues and country
Who did Elvis and Jerry both record for?
Sun Records
What music did both Little Richard and Johnny Cash listen to as children?
Gospel
What sub-genre of rock did the Everly Brothers Pioneer?
Country Rock
What does "the day the music died" reference?
Buddy Hollys death