Fun Trivia : 1950s Music

Structure Sub-topic of: Music by Year Quizzes Other encyclopedia entries of interest: Music from 1956 | Music from 1957 | Music from 1958 | Music from 1959 | Interesting Questions, Facts and Information There are a total of 20 general entries. Special Topics That Sounds Awfully Mean Can You Remember The Fifties? More 50s Music Lesser Known Doo-Wop Groups More Fifties Tunes Jukebox Hits 2 Torch Songs Hits Of The Late 50s 50s Deja Vu Jukebox Hits 1 Jukebox Hits 3 Memories 1950s Rock'n'Roll Lyrics of the 50s Voices from The 50s Lyrics From The 50s - III Lyrics From The 50s - V Songs and Singers of the 1950s UK Charts Lyrics From The 50's - II American Streetcorner Doo Wop Nonsense Lyrics

Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information

1950s Music

The Big Bopper, Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens all died in a plane crash on February 3rd, 1959. Who was the 4th person?

1950s Music : Part 1


Roger Peterson. Roger Peterson...The forgotten pilot.



Which artists sang the back-up vocals (indian sounds) for Johnny Preston's number one hit song Running Bear?

1950s Music : Part 1


The Big Bopper and George Jones. An unlikely duo, especially as indians.



What's the name of Elvis Presley's twin brother?

1950s Music : Part 1


Jesse Garon Presley. Jesse Garon Presley was stillborn. Elvis grew up an only child.



Who was credited for coining the phrase 'Rock And Roll'?

1950s Music : Part 1


Alan Freed. Alan Freed claimed he had coined the phrase 'Rock and Roll'. He even tried to copyright it, but by then the Payola scandals had started.



Who was Jiles Perry Richardson better known as?

1950s Music : Part 1


The Big Bopper . Sang 'Chantilly Lace' and also wrote 'Running Bear' for Johnny Preston.



Who sang the song 'Hound Dog' before Elvis Presley?

1950s Music : Part 2


Freddie Bell and the Bell Boys. Elvis sang it in 1956, Freddie Bell and the Bell Boys in 1955 and Big Mama Thorton in 1953.



Buddy Holly's song 'Peggy Sue' was originally titled what other name?

1950s Music : Part 2


Cindy Lou. 'Cindy Lou' was changed to 'Peggy Sue' for Jerry Allison (Holly's drummer). His girlfriends name was Peggy Sue Gerrow. They were married shortly after.



In late 1959, Mark Dinning's one hit wonder 'Teen Angel' hit number one. Who wrote the song?

1950s Music : Part 2


His sister. Written by Mark's sister, Jeannie.



Johnny Ace died in 1954 before seeing his song 'Pledging My Love' hit number one on the 'R and B' charts. How did he die?

1950s Music : Part 2


Shot Himself. He shot himself on Christmas Eve while playing russian roulette. He was backstage at the City Auditorium in Houston. He died on Christmas Day.



The song 'Sorry (I Ran All Way The Home)' is sung by whom?

1950s Music : Part 2


The Impalas. This is a great song by The Impalas.