1950's Rock n' Roll Quiz

Who is often referred to as the 'King of Rock and Roll'?

• Frank Sinatra

• Bob Dylan

• Michael Jackson

• Elvis Presley

Which artist is known for songs like 'Johnny B. Goode' and 'Maybellene'?

• Chuck Berry

• Michael Jackson

• Elvis Presley

• Frank Sinatra

Which musician tragically died in a plane crash in 1959?

• Elvis Presley

• Buddy Holly

• John Lennon

• Frank Sinatra

What year is often considered the birth of rock and roll?

• 1965

• 1955

• 1975

• 1985

Which genre of music heavily influenced the development of rock and roll?

• jazz

• blues

• country

• classical

Which artist had hits like 'Heartbreak Hotel' and 'Hound Dog'?

• Johnny Cash

• Frank Sinatra

• Michael Jackson

• Elvis Presley

Who is known for the song 'Peggy Sue'?

• Frank Sinatra

• Elvis Presley

• Buddy Holly

• Michael Jackson

Which artist is often credited with popularizing the use of the electric guitar in rock and roll?

• Frank Sinatra

• Chuck Berry

• Elvis Presley

• Michael Jackson

Which African-American artist had a major influence on early rock and roll with songs like 'Tutti Frutti' and 'Long Tall Sally'?

• Big Richard

• Tiny Richard

• Little Richard

• Medium Richard

What was the name of Elvis Presley's first single released in 1954?

• That's All Right

• Love Me Tender

• Hound Dog

• Jailhouse Rock