1950s Music : Part 1

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. The Big Bopper, Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens all died in a plane crash on February 3rd, 1959. Who was the 4th person? Otis Redding Buddy Knox Roger Peterson Johnnie Ray

2. Which artists sang the back-up vocals (indian sounds) for Johnny Preston's number one hit song Running Bear? Buddy Knox and Johnny Cash The Big Bopper and George Jones Ike and Tina Turner Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash

3. Which of the following singers never had a top 40 hit in the 1950s? Jackie Wilson Larry Williams Carl Perkins Roy Orbison

4. Which of the following songs were not recorded by Fats Domino? Valley Of Tears Blueberry Hill It's Just A Matter Of Time I'm In Love Again

5. What's the name of Elvis Presley's twin brother? Eugene Baron Presley Ely Garon Presley Johnny Vernon Presley Jesse Garon Presley

6. Who was credited for coining the phrase 'Rock And Roll'? Wolfman Jack Dick Clark Ed Sullivan Alan Freed

7. Which one of these singers or groups did not record Earth Angel? Gloria Mann The Penguins Teresa Brewer The Crew-Cuts

8. Which one of these 50s singers didn't play the piano? Duane Eddy Ray Charles Jerry Lee Lewis Fats Domino

9. Which of these Elvis Presley songs held the number one spot the longest (as a two-sided release with "Don't Be Cruel")? Heartbreak Hotel Hound Dog All Shook Up Teddy Bear

10. Who was Jiles Perry Richardson better known as? Answer: (Singer and DJ)