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? Buddy Knox Otis Redding Johnnie Ray Roger Peterson

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 Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash Ike and Tina Turner The Big Bopper and George Jones

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

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? Ely Garon Presley Eugene Baron Presley Jesse Garon Presley Johnny Vernon 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? Teresa Brewer The Crew-Cuts The Penguins Gloria Mann

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")? Hound Dog All Shook Up Heartbreak Hotel Teddy Bear

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