Early Rock N Roll

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What is the name of the famous studio in Memphis, TN where Elvis recorded his very first song? Options: Sound City, Sun Records, Electric Ladyland Studios, The Hit Factory

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Sun Records

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In early 1950's rock and roll, there was some segregation between white artists and black artists. For example, many white teenagers would be in trouble by their parents for listening to black artists like "Little Richard."

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True

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Little Richard is from what Georgia City?

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Macon

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Who was the first major performer to bring the electric guitar to the forefront of rock and roll music and influenced many now famous rock artists? Options: Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, Liberace, Jimi Hendrix

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Chuck Berry

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This early rock and roll performer had his biggest hit with the song "Blueberry Hill."

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Fats Domino

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This artist was a gospel piano player turned rock and roll star. He had a huge hit with "Great Balls of Fire." His career was tarnished when he decided to marry his first cousin (once removed).

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Jerry Lee Lewis

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This artist had hits with "That'll Be the Day" and "Peggy Sue." He was one of the 3 famous early rock and roll stars who died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959.

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Buddy Holly

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Who was the first African-American artist to record the song "Shake, Rattle & Roll" and is considered one of the very first rock and roll artists?

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Big Joe Turner

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This artist was the first Hispanic artist to become famous in early Rock and Roll. He also died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959.

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Richie Valens

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This artist was known as the "King of Rock and Roll."

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Elvis Presley