Little Richard
This band who would rise to fame in the 1960's initially started as an opening band for Little Richard
Who are The Beatles?
By combining Rock N' Roll and Country music, acts like Elvis Presley popularized this genre
What is Rockabilly?
During a slump in his career, Elvis turned away touring in favor of these projects
What are movies?
Although released in 1980, this movie musical captures teenage culture of the 1950's in a very colorful way
What is Grease?
Rock initially started as faster version of what genre?
What is Rhythm & Blues?
Little Richard stood at his piano for this reason
So he could dance!
Rock N' Roll stars like Little Richard was inspired by this genre to add vocal impact, call and response, and crowd engagement
What is Gospel?
Highly uncommon, Elvis' manager took this much of a cut of profits
What is 50%?
This served as the model for the average american family. Though many found it restrictive/non-inclusive.
What is The Nuclear Family?
Famous for "The Duck Walk", this guitarist was an early pioneer or Rock N' Roll and the guitar solo
Who was Chuck Berry?
This guitarist would get his start by playing in Little Richards band, later on he would headline Woodstock and play a distorted version of the national anthem
Who was Jimi Hendrix?
Written by Tennessee Ernie Ford, this song was written for adults in the working class and is characteristic of 1950's country
What is Sixteen Tons?
Elvis' manager originally intended for the 1968 comeback special to be themed around this holiday
What is Christmas?
By the 1950's advertisers and the music industry identified this age group as a new consumer base
Who are teenagers?
This guitarist wrote the song "Peggy Sue" and is known for dying in a terrific plane crash involving other musicians
Who was Buddy Holly?
This Rock N' Roll Piano player who wrote "Great Balls of Fire" stole many of his songs and performance style from Little Richard
Who is Jerry Lee Lewis?
This Blues guitarist named his guitar "Lucille" to remind him never to run into a burning building...again
Who was BB King?
This man served as Elvis' manager and was infamous for exploiting him for large sums of money
Who is Colonel Tom Parker?
Teenagers who wore leather jackets, cropped jeans, and had excessively styled hair were called this
Who are greasers?
Ritchie Valens popularized this Mexican folk song by turning it into a Rock classic
What is La Bamba?
Little Richard sat down with this talk show host to discuss his career and celebrate his star being added to the walk of fame
Who is Arsenio Hall?
Inspired by the Fisk University Jubilee Singers, this genre was characterized by vocal groups singing behind a lead singer
What is Doo-Wop?
Elvis helped bring this record company in Memphis to prominence
What is Sun Records?
This person was president for the majority of the 1950's
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
This Rock N' Roller was known for bringing phones on stage and having imaginary conversations on stage
Who is The Big Bopper?