Intro to History of Rock and Roll

What was the first Rock and Roll song?

• Jump lady jump
• Here we go
• Jailhouse Rock
• Crazy Man Crazy

What group performed the first rock and roll song?

• The Beatles
• The Monkees
• Johnny Tesla and the T-Birds
• Bill Haley and the Comets

Who performed "Great Balls of Fire"?

• Bill Haley
• Elvis
• Jerry Lee Lewis
• The Beatles

Where was Elvis born?

• Tupelo, Mississippi
• Dallas, Texas
• Memphis, Tennessee
• Biloxi, Mississippi

How many weeks did Elvis have a #1 on the Top 40?

• 10
• 20
• 40
• 80

What group sang "Lollipop" and "Mister Sandman"?

• The Ronettes
• The Coasters
• The Chordettes
• The Drifters

Why did Rock become popular?

• Swing was on the decline and people were looking for a new sound.
• Because of guitars
• Because of the president
• Because someone said jazz is over and something had to happen

What group is this?

• Monkees
• Beatles
• Drifters
• Coasters

What group is this?

• Monkees
• Beatles
• Bill Haley and the Comets
• Elvis and his band

Who is this?

• Johnny Cash
• Bill Haley
• Elvis Presley
• John Lennon