1950s Pre-test

What were the four main genres of music during the 1950s?

• R&B

• Gospel

• Country

• Rock 'n' Roll

• Pop

Who was a famous Rock 'n' Roll artist?

• Toby Keith

• Madonna

• Johnny Cash

• Elvis Presley

Who is this famous 50s country artist?

• Johnny Cash

• Hank Williams

• Elvis Presley

Who is this famous R&B and Soul artist?

• Doja Cat

• Elvis Presley

• Ray Charles

• Hank Williams

Which of the following songs were originally created by black artists but were made famous by white artists?

• "Hound Dog" by Willie Mae Thornton

• "I Walk the Line" by Johnny Cash

• "Blue Suede Shoes" by Carl Perkins

• "Tutti Frutti" by Little Richard

La Bamba was a big hit by Chicano rock artist

• Buddy Holly

• Ritchie Valens

• J. P. Richardson

• Donna

I Got You (I Feel Good) was written by this leading Soul Artist.

• Tim Scott

• Jack White

• James Brown

• Red Robin

Bill Haley and the Comets:

• Rock Around The Clock

• Happy Days

• What Time is It?

• what a clever space pun

Before rock n roll hit in 1955, this genre dominated radio and the music charts.

• Traditional Pop

• Doo-wop

• Country

• Soul

Who is this famous 50s crooner?

• Nat King Cole

• Frank Sinatra

• Tony Bennett

• Dean Martin