The Birth and Flourishing of Rock and Roll

Which of the following was NOT a clearly established style in the 1950s?

• Country and Western

• Rhythm and Blues

• Tin Pan Alley/Pop

• All of these styles were established.

Tin Pan Alley was dominated by which THREE industries?

• Movies

• Television and radio

• Major record labels

• Publishing

How did older generations view rock and roll?

• As a new way to make more money in the music industry

• As a threat that encouraged unacceptable moral practices

• As music for people of all ages

• As less acceptable than other genres, such as country and western.

What are THREE reasons for the rise of youth culture in the 1950s?

• They were given less responsibility

• They had more leisure time

• Focus on family values

• They had more money to buy records

Which disk-jockey noticed that rhythm and blues was becoming more popular and started a rhythm and blues radio show?

• Fats Domino

• Little Richard

• Les Paul

• Alan Freed

Which of the following is NOT a reason independent record labels and regional radio played such a big role in the development of rock and roll?

• National labels were eager to sign rhythm and blues and country and western artists.

• Major labels were too conservative to be concerned about rhythm and blues music.

• Indie labels had to be creative to stay in the game.

• Radio networks were too conservative and left a hole for regional radio to fill.

_____ became known for his "duck walk" during guitar solos.

• Fats Domino

• Chuck Berry

• Little Richard

• Elvis Presley

Whose guitar style is the most imitated in all of rock music?

• Fats Domino

• Chuck Berry

• Little Richard

• Pat Boone

Which musician was known for his manic singing and screaming?

• Fats Domino

• Chuck Berry

• Little Richard

• Pat Boone

Which musician was the first performer to wear makeup?

• Chuck Berry

• Little Richard

• Elvis Presley

• Pat Boone