Country
One of the biggest country hits of the 1950s was a cover of "In The Jailhouse Now" by Webb Pierce. Who is credited as the original writer and singer?
Jimmie Rodgers
Teresa Brewer burst onto the charts as a nineteen year old in 1950 with a number one hit - "Music! Music! Music!". What's the vehicle for listening to music that Teresa mentions in the opening stanza of the song?
The Nickelodeon
Recorded in 1952, :Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart" was a US number 1 hit for which singer?
Vera Lynn
Trumpeter Clifford Brown died well before his time. He was just 25 years old. How did he die?
Car Accident
Which folk trio had success with a cover of Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in The Wind" in 1963?
Peter, Paul and Mary
What vocal duo had a hit with "I Forgot More (Than You'll Ever Know)"?
The Davis Sisters
Who had a hit with "Poor Little Fool" in 1958?
Ricky Nelson
Carlos Wilson and Edward Bowers were members of which American doo-wap vocal group?
The Clovers
'Round About Midnight is well-known as the debut album this famous trumpeter recorded with his first famous quintet, including John Coltrane. Who is this jazz genius?
Miles Davis
Which folk trio hit chart success with "Walk Right In?"
The Rooftop Singers
"The Three Bells" by The Browns was a huge crossover hit in the late 50s. How many siblings sang on the recording?
Three
For which record label did Elvis Presley first sign and record?
Sun Records
Mercury Record's first successful female artist, Clara Ann Fowler, is the real name of which 1950s star?
Patti Page
Who was Duke Ellington's first and long time drummer?
Sonny Greer
Many folk groups revived songs of American folk singers. Who is credited with writing such songs as "Where Have All The Flowers Gone?" and the Byrds' hit "Turn, Turn, Turn?"
Pete Seeger
Patsy Cline came into national prominence when she performed on a popular TV talent show. What was the show?
Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts
"Sometimes I wonder what I'm gonna do 'cause there ain't no cure for _____________" What ailment is the singer suffering from?
The Summertime Blues
"Only You (And You Alone)" was the debut hit for which American vocal group?
The Platters
This lady sang the blues like nobody else. One of her best-known songs is "Strange Fruit", based on a poem about lynching. In spite of a very difficult childhood, racial prejudice and drug addiction, she was a star who will never be forgotten. Who was she?
Billie Holiday
3. Again, released in 1964, the title track of this album begins, "I can hear the soft breathing of the girl that I love, As she lies here beside me asleep with the night..." Who recorded this album which also included songs like "Benedictus," "Bleeker Street," "Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream," and "He Was My Brother?"
Simon and Garfunkel
"Answer" records were very popular in country music, especially in the 50s. Kitty Wells had a huge hit with "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels". It was an answer to "The Wild Side Of Life" by what male artist?
Hank Thompson
The Big Bopper, Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens all died in a plane crash on February 3rd, 1959. Who was the 4th person?
Roger Peterson
Which of these acts was first to have a Number 1 on the US Billboard Chart in the 1950s?
a. Gene Autry
b. Patti Page
c. Nat King Cole
d. Red Foley
Gene Autry
In which decade of great conflict did Bebop emerge as a contrast to the prevailing "Swing" sound of the big bands?
1940s
Folk music got heard on commercial radio because of musicians who appealed to mainstream listeners. One group had hits with songs like "Tom Dooley" and "M.T.A." What was the name of that group?
The Kingston Trio