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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.

Author
ALXZANDER

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
26,363

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3713

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 137 (5/10), Guest 174 (6/10), Guest 77 (4/10).

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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

Otis Redding

Buddy Knox

Roger Peterson

Johnnie Ray

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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

The Big Bopper and George Jones

Ike and Tina Turner

Buddy Knox and Johnny Cash

Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash

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Question 3 of 10

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

Jackie Wilson

Larry Williams

Carl Perkins

Roy Orbison

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Question 4 of 10

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

Blueberry Hill

It's Just A Matter Of Time

I'm In Love Again

Valley Of Tears

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Question 5 of 10

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

Jesse Garon Presley

Johnny Vernon Presley

Eugene Baron Presley

Ely Garon Presley

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Question 6 of 10

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

Wolfman Jack

Dick Clark

Ed Sullivan

Alan Freed

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Question 7 of 10

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

The Penguins

Gloria Mann

The Crew-Cuts

Teresa Brewer

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Question 8 of 10

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

Fats Domino

Jerry Lee Lewis

Duane Eddy

Ray Charles

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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

Teddy Bear

Heartbreak Hotel

Hound Dog

All Shook Up

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was Jiles Perry Richardson better known as?

Answer: (Singer and DJ)

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Dec 09 2024 : Guest 137: 5/10
Nov 23 2024 : Guest 174: 6/10
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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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