50s
What song, released in 1958, is credited as being the first real rock and roll song?
“Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley & His Comets
"Love is a burning thing, and it makes a fiery ring" is from which 1963 song?
Ring of Fire
Two sons from which popular band recently came out with a new co-written song?
The Beetles
True or False:
Rod Stewart released the album “An Old Raincoat Won’t Bring You Down” in the 60s.
False
It was titled "An Old Raincoat Won’t Ever Let You Down"
What was the name of the iconic music venue in New York City that hosted famous jazz musicians in the 1950s?
Birdland
Who wrote "Crazy" sang by Patsy Cline in 1961?
Willie Nelson
What was the title of the song?
"Primrose Hill"
Which 1950s music show helped to launch the careers of numerous rock and roll acts?
American Bandstand
Elvis was just hitting his stride as the decade changed, with two songs from 1960 on Billboard's Top 20. Who was his backup band on "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" and "It's Now or Never," along with many of his other hits?
A) The Pips B) The Jordanaires
C) The Temptations
B) The Jordanaires
Which members of the band were they the sons of?
AND
What were the son's names?
James McCartney, the son of Paul McCartney
and
Sean Ono Lennon, the son of John Lennon
Which famous musician made his debut at Carnegie Hall in 1950?
Frank Sinatra
In 1961 Sam Cooke started his own record label called _____.
SAR Records
What was the name of Elvis Presley’s first single, recorded in 1953 at Sun Studio?
“That’s All Right”
Who wrote the theme for the '60s TV show 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson'?
Bobby Darin Frank Sinatra
Paul Anka Neil Sedaka
Paul Anka