Artists
This Mississippi-born King got his big break in 1956 with his hit song, "Heartbreak Hotel"
Who is Elvis Presley?
This genre originated from R&B, taking it's own twist on new sounds with artists like Elvis Presley
What is Rock n' Roll?
This event prompted some artists to change their styles and tones when addressing this worldwide issue
What is racial injustice?
This influential African-American man is best known for his talent on the trumpet, and his vocal nonsense in many of his jazz covers
Who is Louis Armstrong?
This genre is widely known for it's twanging acoustic guitars and lyrics about the "blue-collar life"
What is Country?
Mass production of this type of guitar helped promote modern sounds as rock and roll began to gain popularity
What is an electric guitar?
This blind, African-American singer, songwriter and pianist is considered one of the most influential writers in history
Who is Ray Charles?
This genre originated in the 1920s from jazz, but gained popularity alongside it's upbeat derivative form
What is R&B? (Rhythm and Blues)
This young man is rumored to have sold his soul to have a knack for the guitar, as his talent seemed to appear out of nowhere
Who is Robert Johnson?
This country singer is often referred to as the "Man in Black"
Who is Johnny Cash?
This genre of music is known for its smooth, flowing sounds, often from brass instruments
What is Jazz?
This event influenced the rise and favor of female music artists, in almost every produced genre
What are gender roles?
This African-American man was best known for his influence on the transition of R&B into soul, and has songs written in his dedication
Who is Jackie Wilson?
This genre is a derivative of R&B, coming from African-American communities along the East coast. Its mostly known for its swinging, up-and-down vocals
What is Doo Wop?
This average man did extraordinary things with his public radio skills, mixing music from both black and white artists, and popularizing the phrase "rock and roll"
Who is Alan Freed?