History of Rock and Roll- Unit 1

What decade did Rock and Roll begin?

• 1930's

• 1940's

• 1950's

• 1960's

What song started Rock and Roll?

• Rock Around the Clock

• Shake Rattle and Roll

• That's Alright Mama

• Maybelline

True/False: Young people liked rock and roll because it was something new and they could dance to it!

• True

• False

Which of the following terms means: A style of music created in the 1950s that combined elements of R&B, country, and gospel, and uses electronically amplified instruments?

• Country

• Blues

• R&B

• Rock and Roll

True/False: Billboard is A weekly music industry magazine that is known for producing charts of the top songs

• True

• False

What was going on in the United States during the 1950s?

• Slavery

• Segregation

• World War 2

• The Holocaust

Who did Chuck Berry appeal to?

• African Americans

• White Americans

• Young people

• Old people

What is the name of the musical genre that came from the Spirituals of the 1800s and often has sad lyrics?

• Rocka-billy

• Blues

• R&B

• Country

Which of the following music genres is A style of music that generally consists of lyrics which tell a story with a simple catchy chorus. Common instruments include: guitars, banjos, fiddles, harmonicas, etc.

• Rocka-billy

• Blues

• R&B

• Country

What was Chuck Berry known for?

• Witty lyrics

• duck walk

• double string guitar lick

• All of the above