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Decades of the 1950s Music

Description: Test your knowledge of the iconic music and artists that defined the 1950s, a decade that witnessed the rise of rock 'n' roll and the emergence of legendary musicians.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which legendary rock 'n' roll artist is known as the 'King of Rock 'n' Roll'?

  1. Elvis Presley

  2. Chuck Berry

  3. Little Richard

  4. Jerry Lee Lewis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elvis Presley, with his iconic style, charisma, and chart-topping hits, is widely regarded as the 'King of Rock 'n' Roll'.

What was the name of the popular doo-wop group that released the hit song 'Sh-Boom' in 1954?

  1. The Chords

  2. The Penguins

  3. The Platters

  4. The Coasters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chords, a doo-wop group from Brooklyn, New York, gained fame with their hit song 'Sh-Boom' in 1954.

Which 1950s pop singer was known for her signature bouffant hairstyle and hits like 'I Want to Be Happy'?

  1. Brenda Lee

  2. Connie Francis

  3. Patti Page

  4. Rosemary Clooney


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Connie Francis, with her distinctive bouffant hairstyle and chart-topping hits, was a popular pop singer in the 1950s.

Who wrote and recorded the iconic rock 'n' roll anthem 'Tutti Frutti' in 1955?

  1. Elvis Presley

  2. Little Richard

  3. Chuck Berry

  4. Jerry Lee Lewis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Little Richard, known for his flamboyant stage presence and energetic performances, wrote and recorded the rock 'n' roll classic 'Tutti Frutti' in 1955.

Which 1950s doo-wop group is known for their hit song 'In the Still of the Night'?

  1. The Platters

  2. The Coasters

  3. The Penguins

  4. The Chords


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Platters, a popular doo-wop group, released the hit song 'In the Still of the Night' in 1956.

What was the name of the popular 1950s rock 'n' roll song written by Chuck Berry and covered by many artists, including The Beatles?

  1. Johnny B. Goode

  2. Roll Over Beethoven

  3. Maybellene

  4. Rock Around the Clock


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chuck Berry's 'Johnny B. Goode', with its iconic guitar riff and lyrics, became a rock 'n' roll classic and was covered by numerous artists.

Which 1950s pop singer was known for her hit songs 'Mr. Sandman' and 'Venus'?

  1. Patti Page

  2. Rosemary Clooney

  3. Brenda Lee

  4. Connie Francis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Patti Page, a popular pop singer of the 1950s, had hits with songs like 'Mr. Sandman' and 'Venus'.

Who wrote and recorded the rock 'n' roll classic 'Great Balls of Fire' in 1957?

  1. Elvis Presley

  2. Jerry Lee Lewis

  3. Little Richard

  4. Chuck Berry


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jerry Lee Lewis, known for his energetic piano playing and wild stage antics, wrote and recorded the rock 'n' roll hit 'Great Balls of Fire' in 1957.

Which 1950s doo-wop group released the hit song 'Earth Angel'?

  1. The Penguins

  2. The Platters

  3. The Coasters

  4. The Chords


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Penguins, a doo-wop group from Los Angeles, California, released the hit song 'Earth Angel' in 1954.

What was the name of the popular 1950s rock 'n' roll song written by Leiber and Stoller and recorded by The Coasters?

  1. Yakety Yak

  2. Charlie Brown

  3. Poison Ivy

  4. Searchin'


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Coasters' 'Yakety Yak', written by Leiber and Stoller, became a popular rock 'n' roll hit in 1958.

Which 1950s pop singer had hits with songs like 'Cry' and 'Walkin' After Midnight'?

  1. Brenda Lee

  2. Connie Francis

  3. Rosemary Clooney

  4. Patti Page


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Patsy Cline, known for her emotive vocals and country-pop hits, had songs like 'Cry' and 'Walkin' After Midnight' in the 1950s.

Who wrote and recorded the rock 'n' roll classic 'Tutti Frutti' in 1955?

  1. Elvis Presley

  2. Little Richard

  3. Chuck Berry

  4. Jerry Lee Lewis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Little Richard, known for his flamboyant stage presence and energetic performances, wrote and recorded the rock 'n' roll classic 'Tutti Frutti' in 1955.

Which 1950s doo-wop group is known for their hit song 'In the Still of the Night'?

  1. The Platters

  2. The Coasters

  3. The Penguins

  4. The Chords


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Platters, a popular doo-wop group, released the hit song 'In the Still of the Night' in 1956.

What was the name of the popular 1950s rock 'n' roll song written by Chuck Berry and covered by many artists, including The Beatles?

  1. Johnny B. Goode

  2. Roll Over Beethoven

  3. Maybellene

  4. Rock Around the Clock


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chuck Berry's 'Johnny B. Goode', with its iconic guitar riff and lyrics, became a rock 'n' roll classic and was covered by numerous artists.

Which 1950s pop singer was known for her hit songs 'Mr. Sandman' and 'Venus'?

  1. Patti Page

  2. Rosemary Clooney

  3. Brenda Lee

  4. Connie Francis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Patti Page, a popular pop singer of the 1950s, had hits with songs like 'Mr. Sandman' and 'Venus'.

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