Rock N' Roll quiz

What decade did Rock n Roll music begin?

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

Answer explanation

Rock n' Roll started in the 1950s, post WWII

Which of these artists is NOT a Rock N' Roll icon?

• Little Richard

• Buddy Holly

• Elvis Presley

• Prince

Answer explanation

Make no mistake- Prince is an icon! Just not a Rock n' Roll icon.

Prince is best known for his funk, R&B, soul, and pop music

Which of these is a feature of Rock n Roll music?

• Melodic Bass line

• Three Cords based on 12 bar blues (I, IV, V)

• Lyrics about anarchy and anti-establishment

• Slow and steady Tempo

Rock n Roll song lyrics are about...

• Self expression/freedom, love, dancing, and cars

• Social/political problems

• Anti-government messages

What combination would you most likely find in a Rock N Roll band?

• Guitar, Piano, Bass Guitar

• Saxophone, Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar

• Vocals, Piano, Bass Guitar, Distortion guitar

• Vocals, Piano, Double Bass, Electric Guitar

Elvis Presley was the first person to perform "Hound Dog"

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Blues singer Ellie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton was the first to record and sing "Hound Dog".

Elvis heard the song on black radio and wanted to make his own rendition of it.

What music style did Rock N' Roll mainly evolve from?

• Hip hop

• Pop music

• Country music

• Jazz and R&B

The earliest Rock N' Roll used what lead instrument?

• Saxophone

• Both

• Piano

Answer explanation

The earliest Rock N' Roll used saxophone and or piano for leads. These were replaced by guitar in the late 1950s.

Some believe that Rock N' Roll contributed to _______.

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Industrial Revolution

• WWII

• WWI

The beat of Rock N' Roll is essentially a _____ rhythm.

• Blues

• Country

• Jazz