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Quiz about 1950s Music  Part 1
Quiz about 1950s Music  Part 1

1950s Music : Part 1 Trivia Quiz


Think you know a lot about the 50s? If so, then this is the quiz for you. GOOD LUCK! HAVE FUN!

A multiple-choice quiz by ALXZANDER. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
ALXZANDER
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
26,363
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
3692
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 69 (8/10), Guest 107 (9/10), angostura (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The Big Bopper, Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens all died in a plane crash on February 3rd, 1959. Who was the 4th person? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which artists sang the back-up vocals (indian sounds) for Johnny Preston's number one hit song Running Bear? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following singers never had a top 40 hit in the 1950s? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following songs were not recorded by Fats Domino? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What's the name of Elvis Presley's twin brother? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who was credited for coining the phrase 'Rock And Roll'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which one of these singers or groups did not record Earth Angel? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which one of these 50s singers didn't play the piano? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these Elvis Presley songs held the number one spot the longest (as a two-sided release with "Don't Be Cruel")? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who was Jiles Perry Richardson better known as?

Answer: (Singer and DJ)

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Most Recent Scores
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 69: 8/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 107: 9/10
Mar 06 2024 : angostura: 10/10
Mar 04 2024 : Guest 104: 7/10
Mar 04 2024 : Guest 104: 7/10
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10
Feb 08 2024 : Guest 86: 5/10
Feb 04 2024 : Guest 220: 4/10
Feb 02 2024 : Guest 76: 1/10

Score Distribution

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

Answer: Roger Peterson

Roger Peterson...The forgotten pilot.
2. Which artists sang the back-up vocals (indian sounds) for Johnny Preston's number one hit song Running Bear?

Answer: The Big Bopper and George Jones

An unlikely duo, especially as indians.
3. Which of the following singers never had a top 40 hit in the 1950s?

Answer: Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison's song Ooby Dooby reached number 59 on the pop charts in 1956. His bigger hits were in the 1960s.
4. Which of the following songs were not recorded by Fats Domino?

Answer: It's Just A Matter Of Time

This was a number 3 hit for Brook Benton in 1959.
5. What's the name of Elvis Presley's twin brother?

Answer: Jesse Garon Presley

Jesse Garon Presley was stillborn. Elvis grew up an only child.
6. Who was credited for coining the phrase 'Rock And Roll'?

Answer: 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.
7. Which one of these singers or groups did not record Earth Angel?

Answer: Teresa Brewer

Teresa Brewer had many songs, but Earth Angel wasn't one of them.
8. Which one of these 50s singers didn't play the piano?

Answer: Duane Eddy

Duane Eddy (His Twangy Guitar) And The Rebels.
9. Which of these Elvis Presley songs held the number one spot the longest (as a two-sided release with "Don't Be Cruel")?

Answer: Hound Dog

Hound Dog held the number one spot for 11 weeks, as did Don't Be Cruel.
10. Who was Jiles Perry Richardson better known as?

Answer: The Big Bopper

Sang 'Chantilly Lace' and also wrote 'Running Bear' for Johnny Preston.
Source: Author ALXZANDER

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