50's Rock and Roll Quiz

Which artist wrote the hit "Tutti Frutti" in 1956?

• David Bowie

• Little Richard

• Chuck Berry

• Bo Diddley

Why did Richard Steven Valenzuela have to change his name to "Ritchie Valens"? (Pick 3)

• Radio DJ's at the time couldn't pronounce "Valenzuela"

• So people didn't know he was of Hispanic origin

• To make him more marketable

• Because he was tired of spelling his last name every time he signed an autograph.

Which Beatle sings on "Oh! Darling"?

• Paul McCartney

• Ringo Starr

• John Lennon

• George Harrison

Which artist was known for his theatrical antics and use of macabre imagery in his shows?

• Bo Diddley

• Ritchie Valens

• Bob Seger

• Screamin' Jay Hawkins

Who wrote "Sleepwalk"?

• Lennon and McCartney

• Richards and Jagger

• Santos and Johnny

• Hetfield and Ulrich

How long was Ritchie Valens's career?

• 8 years

• 5 years

• 1 year

• 8 months

Which song was Chuck Berry's first hit?

• Johnny B. Goode

• Maybelline

• School Days

• Roll Over Beethoven

Which song was included on NASA's launch of Voyager 1 in 1977?

• Chavo de Onda

• Lonely Day

• Johnny B. Goode

• Space Oddity

How old was Ritchie Valens when he became an international star?

• 40

• 35

• 52

• 17

Who wrote "Crocodile Rock"?

• David Bowie

• Daron Malakian

• Chuck Berry

• Elton John