Show:
Origins
America in the 1950's
Singles
Little Richard
Elvis
100
A blend of blues, country, R & B, and gospel.
What is ROCK N' ROLL
100
The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment.
What is segregation?
100
In 1953, this band had the first "true" R&R song.
Who is Bill Haley & His Comets?
100
December 5th, 1952.
What is Little Richard's birthday?
100
Elvis was born here on January 8th, 1935.
What is Tupelo, Mississippi?
200
This invention helped the development of R & R.
What is the electric guitar?
200
This genre of music was considered "colored music."
What is Rhythm & Blues?
200
In 1955, this was the first #1 R&R single.
What is "Rock Around the Clock"?
200
Little Richard's first record company.
What is RCA?
200
Elvis and his family moved here in 1948.
What is Memphis, Tennessee?
300
This man invented the first solid-bodied electric guitar.
Who is Les Paul?
300
This war was dividing the American people.
What is The Cold War?
300
The first African American to have a hit R&R song.
Who is Little Richard?
300
Where Little Richard learned to sing and play piano.
What is church?
300
This was Elvis' first record company.
What is Sun Records?
400
The first true R & R DJ who pioneered the term "Rock n' Roll"
Who is Alan Freed?
400
Why were parents so worried about Rock n' Roll?
What is suggestive lyrics, dancing, etc..
400
This song's lyrics had to be changed because they were considered too "suggestive."
What is "Tutti Frutti"?
400
Little Richard's father kicked him out of the house at age 13 for being this.
What is flamboyant?
400
This was Elvis' first single.
What is "That's All Right"?
500
This was Alan Freed's nickname.
What is "Moondog"?
500
The second successful African American artist on the charts.
Who is Chuck Berry?
500
This was Little Richard's first hit song.
What is Maybellene?
500
This caused Elvis' death in 1977.
What is prescription drug addiction?