Final Exam-I
The Blues were originally sung by this demographic
What is Afican-Americans? (6)
This is how Robert Johnson (allegedly) became such a good guitar player
What is he sold his soul to the Devil? (8)
This city and state is also called Motown
What is Detroit, MI? (22)
This NYC borough is considered to be the birthplace of rap music
What is the Bronx? (42)
Rhythm & Blues is also known as this
What is R & B? (10)
This was Robert Johnson's age when he disappeared or died
What is 27? (9)
This man is called the "King of Rock and Roll"
Who is Elvis Presley? (17)
This demographic created R & B
What is African-Americans? (11)
This is how Motown got its name
What is it is the Motor Capital of the World? (23)
This was the first video played on MTV
What is "Video Killed the Radio Star"? (50)
This is the region of the United States where Blues music began
What is the South? (5)
Spirituals began in this region of the US
What is the South? (1)
These are two reasons why slaves sang songs
To express emotions and send secret messages? (2)
The Blues developed out of this previous type of religious music
What is Spirituals? (3)
This early rocker died in a plane crash
Who was Buddy Holly? (20)
R & B led directly into the development of this genre of music
What is Rock and Roll ?(13)
This 1970's song was about the plane crash
What is American Pie ? (21)
This is considered to be the first Rock and Roll hit song
What is "Rock Around The Clock? (14)
"Rock Around The Clock" was by this band
Who was Bill Haley and the Comets? (15)
This is the approximate year that the Blues were invented
What is 1900? (2)
Rhythm & Blues began in this region of the United States
What is the North? (12)
This man Founded Motown Records
Who is Barry Gordy Jr? (24)
This African-American guitar player helped bring Rock and Roll to a white audience
Who was Chuck Berry? (16)
This rocker wrote "Great Balls of Fire"
Who is Jerry Lee Lewis? (19)
This was the Jackson Five's first hit song
What is "I Want You Back"? (28)