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Quiz about Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Series Carl Perkins

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Series: Carl Perkins Quiz

Carl Perkins was born into a family of sharecroppers from Tennessee and went on to practically invent the rockabilly genre of music. This quiz is all about the man and his "Blue Suede Shoes".

A multiple-choice quiz by ralzzz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ralzzz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
229,057

Updated
Jun 07 22

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Carl Perkins has many easily identifiable songs to his credit. What was the first recorded at legendary Sun Studios? Hint

Dixie Fried

Blue Suede Shoes

Movie Magg

Boppin' the Blues

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Beatles were hugely influenced by Perkin's music. Which of these songs, penned by Perkins, did The Beatles record? Hint

Mile Out of Memphis

Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby

Gone, Gone Gone

Daddy Sang Bass

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Question 3 of 10

3. Along with Carl Perkins, a supergroup was put together in December of 1956. Which of these artists were not part of the Sun Records Million Dollar Quartet? Hint

Gene Vincent

Johnny Cash

Jerry Lee Lewis

Elvis Presley

4. The song "Blue Suede Shoes" was a huge international best seller for Perkins when it was released in 1956. Is it true that the song was the first song ever to reach the top five on all three major US Billboard charts (pop, black and country singles charts)?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Many people feel that Perkins simply latched onto the coat tails of Elvis Presley and cashed in on the popularity he had established for rock and roll. However, it's been well established that Perkins was indeed a wonderful songwriter. Who did he write the song "Daddy Sang Bass" for? Hint

Johnny Cash

Elvis Presley

Waylon Jennings

Willie Nelson

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1986, Perkins united with ex-Sun Records mates Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison to record an album together. What was the name of this project? Hint

Sun's Sons

Sun Records: Reunited

The Original Sun Recordings

Class of '55

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1982, Carl Perkins made a guest performance on another artist's album duetting on the song "Get It". Which music icon did Perkins record this song with? Hint

Paul McCartney

George Harrison

Eric Clapton

Merle Haggard

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Question 8 of 10

8. Carl Perkins remained married to his wife from 1953 until his death in 1998.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the project that Carl Perkins was involved with in an effort to prevent child abuse? Hint

Perkins Cares

The Carl Perkins Society for the Prevention of Abuse

Stop the Abuse

Exchange Club - Carl Perkins Center

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Question 10 of 10

10. Carl Perkins re-recorded "Blue Suede Shoes" with members of The Stray Cats to be included on a movie soundtrack. Which movie was it? Hint

Porky's Revenge

Weird Science

The Breakfast Club

Back to the Future

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Carl Perkins has many easily identifiable songs to his credit. What was the first recorded at legendary Sun Studios?

Answer: Movie Magg

Once Perkins realized the popularity Elvis Presley had with his debut releases for Sun Records, as produced by Sam Phillips, he rushed directly to the source of the sound. Perkins didn't have far to travel, he was living in Tiptonville, TN (a suburb of Memphis) and performing with his brothers Jay and Clayton.
The flip side to the single was titled "Turn Around".

2. The Beatles were hugely influenced by Perkin's music. Which of these songs, penned by Perkins, did The Beatles record?

Answer: Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby

That's not the only Perkins' song recorded by The Beatles. They also released "Matchbox" and "Honey Don't". The Beatles also made the song "Blue Suede Shoes" a part of their set list from time to time.

3. Along with Carl Perkins, a supergroup was put together in December of 1956. Which of these artists were not part of the Sun Records Million Dollar Quartet?

Answer: Gene Vincent

On December 6, 1956, Perkins, Cash, Presley and Lewis joined forces at the Sun Records studios to cash in on their ever growing popularity. Unfortunately, the recordings of that session were not officially released until 1990.

Answer: Yes

The song reached number one on the country chart and peaked at number two on both the black and pop charts. In fact, this song was so popular that it became Sun Records' very first million seller.

Answer: Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash recorded this song in 1969 and included it in his historic performance at San Quentin prison. Cash also recorded the Perkins' song "Boot Hill" on the "Johnny Cash Sings the Ballads of the True West" release.

6. In 1986, Perkins united with ex-Sun Records mates Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison to record an album together. What was the name of this project?

Answer: Class of '55

The album was partly a tribute to Elvis Presley, but it was a great chance to get these original Sun artists together for a reunion. The recording, "Interviews From the Class of '55 Recording Sessions", won the 1987 Grammy award for Spoken Word Recording.

7. In 1982, Carl Perkins made a guest performance on another artist's album duetting on the song "Get It". Which music icon did Perkins record this song with?

Answer: Paul McCartney

The song "Get It" was written by McCartney and appeared on his "Tug of War" album. McCartney also worked with Stevie Wonder on this album on the songs "Ebony and Ivory" and "What's That You're Doing?".

8. Carl Perkins remained married to his wife from 1953 until his death in 1998.

Answer: True

Perkins married Valda Crider in 1953 and they managed the nearly impossible feat of remaining married for over 40 years, particularly among musicians. The Perkins had three sons and one daughter during their marriage. Carl passed away on January 19, 1998 after a battle with throat cancer. Valda died on November 15, 2005.

9. What is the name of the project that Carl Perkins was involved with in an effort to prevent child abuse?

Answer: Exchange Club - Carl Perkins Center

In 1979, The Exchange Club embraced child abuse as their signature cause. When Perkins saw photos of the affected children, he immediately staged a fundraising concert which led the way for the center to open. The center, located in Jackson, TN, is the largest of its type in the USA.

10. Carl Perkins re-recorded "Blue Suede Shoes" with members of The Stray Cats to be included on a movie soundtrack. Which movie was it?

Answer: Porky's Revenge

All of these movies were released in 1985, but only one contained "Blue Suede Shoes". "Porky's Revenge" was the third and final installment of the comedy series.

Source: Author ralzzz

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