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Early Rock N Roll

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the name of the famous studio in Memphis, TN where Elvis recorded his very first song? 
a)
Sound City
b)
Sun Records
c)
Electric Ladyland Studios
d)
The Hit Factory
2.
In early 1950's rock and roll, there was some segregation between white artists and black artists. For example, many white teenagers would be in trouble by their parents for listening to black artists like "Little Richard."
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Little Richard is from what Georgia City?
a)
Atlanta
b)
Macon
c)
Augusta
d)
Savannah
4.
This person was the first major performer to bring the electric guitar to the forefront of rock and roll music, and influenced many now famous rock artists.
a)
Bill Haley
b)
Chuck Berry
c)
Liberace
d)
Jimi Hendrix
5.
This early rock and roll performer had his biggest hit with the song "Blueberry Hill."
a)
Elvis Presley
b)
Chuck Berry
c)
Fats Domino
d)
Little Richard
6.
This artist was a gospel piano player turned rock and roll star. He had a huge hit with "Great Balls of Fire." His career was tarnished when he decided to marry his first cousin (once removed). 
a)
Jerry Lee Lewis
b)
Little Richard
c)
Elvis Presley
d)
Chuck Berry
7.
This artist had hits with "That'll Be the Day" and "Peggy Sue." He was one of the 3 famous early rock and roll stars who died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959.
a)
Elvis Presley
b)
Chuck Berry
c)
Buddy Holly
d)
Jerry Lee Lewis
8.
Contrary to popular belief, this African-American artist was the first to record the song "Shake, Rattle & Roll," and is thought of as one of the very first rock and roll artists. 
a)
Chuck Berry
b)
Big Joe Turner
c)
Little Richard
d)
Fats Domino
9.
This artist was the first Hispanic artist to become famous in early Rock and Roll. He also died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959.
a)
Richie Valens
b)
Santana
c)
Jose Feliciano
d)
Andres Segovia
10.
This artists was known as the "King of Rock and Roll." 
a)
Little Richard
b)
Michael Jackson
c)
Elvis Presley
d)
James Brown