Rock and Roll in the 1950s Quiz

What decade did Rock and Roll first make a significant impact in America?

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

Which genre is NOT considered a root of Rock and Roll?

• Blues

• Jazz

• Country

• Classical

Which instrument became the main instrument of Rock and Roll in the 1950s?

• Saxophone

• Electric guitar

• Piano

• Drums

Who invented the solid body electric guitar?

• Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard

• Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry

• Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens

• Leo Fender and Les Paul

What was a major reason for the controversy surrounding Rock and Roll?

• Its dance moves

• Its loud volume

• Its origins from black culture

• Its use of electric guitar

Which artist's music was described as 'devil's music' by critics?

• Chuck Berry

• Elvis Presley

• Jerry Lee Lewis

• Little Richard

Who was the 'King of Rock and Roll'?

• Chuck Berry

• Elvis Presley

• Jerry Lee Lewis

• Buddy Holly

Which artist was NOT part of the initial Rock and Roll movement?

• Ray Charles

• Bob Dylan

• Buddy Holly

• Elvis Presley

What event is referred to as 'the day the music died'?

• Chuck Berry's arrest

• Elvis joining the Army

• The plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper

• The Payola scandal

What genre did Ray Charles' 'What'd I Say' point towards the future of?

• Pop

• Soul

• Rock and Roll

• R&B