1950's
This singer, known as the “King of Rock and Roll,” became famous in the 1950s with hits like Hound Dog.
Who is Elvis Presley?
This British band became famous in the 1960s with hits like Hey Jude and Twist and Shout.
Who are The Beatles?
This band formed in the early 1970s and is known for the hit song Stairway to Heaven.
Who are Led Zeppelin?
This band became famous in the 1980s with hits like Don’t Stop Believin’.
Who is Journey?
This Seattle-based band helped popularize grunge with the song Smells Like Teen Spirit.
Who is Nirvana?
This musician’s song Rock Around the Clock helped bring rock and roll into the mainstream in 1955.
Who is Bill Haley?
This band was led by Mick Jagger and known for songs like Paint It Black.
Who are The Rolling Stones?
This rock band was known for theatrical performances and songs like Bohemian Rhapsody.
Who is Queen?
This artist, known as the “King of Pop,” released the album Thriller in 1982.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This rock band blended rap and rock and became famous with the album Hybrid Theory.
Who is Linkin Park?
This guitarist and singer influenced rock music with songs like Johnny B. Goode and his energetic guitar style.
Who is Chuck Berry?
This American singer was called the “King of Surf Rock” and released Surfin’ USA in 1963.
Who is Brian Wilson?
This American band blended rock and country and became famous with songs like Hotel California.
Who are the Eagles?
This rock band was famous for big hair, loud guitars, and songs like Livin’ on a Prayer.
Who is Bon Jovi?
This female-fronted band became popular in the 1990s with songs like Just a Girl.
Who is No Doubt?
This artist was one of the first women in rock and roll and sang the hit song Tutti Frutti.
Who is Little Richard?
This guitarist became famous in the late 1960s for his groundbreaking electric guitar style, especially at Woodstock.
Who is Jimi Hendrix?
This punk rock band helped launch the punk movement in the mid-1970s with short, fast songs.
Who are the Ramones?
This Irish rock band formed in the late 1970s and became huge in the 1980s with songs like With or Without You.
Who is U2?
This British band rose to fame in the 1990s with the hit song Wonderwall.
Who is Oasis?
This 1950s music style blended rhythm and blues, country, and gospel, helping create early rock and roll.
What is rockabilly?
This 1969 music festival became a symbol of peace, love, and rock music during the 1960s counterculture movement.
What is Woodstock?
This 1970s music movement featured flashy outfits, heavy guitar riffs, and artists like David Bowie.
What is glam rock?
This new technology helped make music videos popular in the 1980s and launched many rock artists to fame.
What is MTV?
This 1990s rock subgenre featured distorted guitars and emotional lyrics, especially popular in Seattle.
What is grunge?