Ralph Peer

Which of these facts about Ralph Peer is incorrect?

• He ran an independent music label

• He traveled across the South with a mobile studio to find new artists

• He coined the name for records catered towards the Black community

• He discovered Fiddlin' John Carson

What job did Ralph Peer have?

• He was a recording artist

• He was a music producer

• He was a booking agent

• He was a talent scout

These two genres were made popular by Ralph Peer. What were their names?

• Rhythm and Blues

• Country and Western

• Hillbilly and Race Records

• Bluegrass and Honky Tonk

Where did Hillbilly music originate?

• In a portable recording studio

• Rural communities in the South

• In big cities

• California

Between 1918 and 1940, music companies started to focus on reaching new audiences and tailoring music to cater to these specific groups. What was the name of the genre they marketed?

• Race Records

• Hillbilly

• Blues

• Rock 'n' Roll

Which of these styles were significant race record genres?

• Blues

• Hillbilly

• R&B

• Jazz

Which of these statements about Hillbilly music is true?

• Most hillbilly artists were professional musicians

• They worked blue collar jobs

• They worked white collar jobs

• Ralph Peer was the first Hillbilly artist

Which of these statements about Fiddlin' John Carson is false?

• His music was successful and made enough money to quit his job

• He entertained audiences for over four decades, and was featured on local radio stations

• He had a reputation as a championship fiddler

• He made little profit from recording, and became an elevator operator

Who was the first "Race Record" star?

• Bessie Smith

• W.C. Handy

• Mamie Smith

• Blind Lemon Jefferson

Where did the Blues originate from?

• Louisiana

• New York

• Africa

• The Mississippi Delta