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Quiz about Rock n Roll Music
Quiz about Rock n Roll Music

Rock 'n' Roll Music Trivia Quiz


This quiz is all about rock 'n' roll music! Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by Velvet_Rain. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Velvet_Rain
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
346,538
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2644
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 32 (8/10), Guest 51 (6/10), Guest 89 (3/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who released the single "Sweet Little Sixteen" in 1958? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "Great Balls of Fire" was released in 1957 by which flamboyant artist? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. 'The Day the Music Died' refers to the day that Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and Big Bopper died in a plane crash. On which date did this tradgedy happen? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "Mr. Sandman" was recorded in 1954 by which female vocal group? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "A look a-there, here she comes
There comes that girl again
Wanted to date her since I don't know when
But she don't notice me when I pass"

These are the opening lyrics to which Eddie Cochran song?
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "In Dreams" was a hit for which rock and roll legend? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Little Richard is one of the most well known rock and roll artists of all time. What is his birth name? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "A Teenager in Love" was a hit for which group in 1959? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Elvis Presley is known as the 'King of Rock and Roll'. From which Elvis song do these lyrics come from?

"You know I can be found,
sitting home all alone,
If you can't come around,
at least please telephone".
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who released the song "Poor Little Fool" in 1958? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who released the single "Sweet Little Sixteen" in 1958?

Answer: Chuck Berry

"Sweet Little Sixteen" (1958) was written and recorded by Chuck Berry. It went to number two in the US and number 16 in the UK.
2. "Great Balls of Fire" was released in 1957 by which flamboyant artist?

Answer: Jerry Lee Lewis

"Great Balls of Fire" (1957) was recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis and appeared on the movie "Jamboree" (1957). It reached number two in the US and number one in the UK.
3. 'The Day the Music Died' refers to the day that Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and Big Bopper died in a plane crash. On which date did this tradgedy happen?

Answer: February 3rd 1959

On February 3rd 1959 the plane that was carrying Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and Big Bopper crashed not far from Clear Lake, Iowa. All of them (including the pilot) were killed instantly.
4. "Mr. Sandman" was recorded in 1954 by which female vocal group?

Answer: The Chordettes

The Chordettes recorded "Mr Sandman" and it went to number one in the US and number 11 in the UK. It was written by Pat Ballard.
5. "A look a-there, here she comes There comes that girl again Wanted to date her since I don't know when But she don't notice me when I pass" These are the opening lyrics to which Eddie Cochran song?

Answer: Somethin' Else

"Somethin' Else" was written by Eddie Cochran his brother Bob and his girlfriend Sharon Sheeley. It has been covered by many artsits such as The Move, Led Zeppelin and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
6. "In Dreams" was a hit for which rock and roll legend?

Answer: Roy Orbison

"In Dreams" was written and performed by Roy Orbison. It is on his 1963 album also called "In Dreams". It went to number seven in the US and number six in the UK.
7. Little Richard is one of the most well known rock and roll artists of all time. What is his birth name?

Answer: Richard Wayne Penniman

Little Richard was born Richard Wayne Penniman in Macon, Georgia. Some of hits include "Good Golly, Miss Molly", "Long Tall Sally" and "Tutti-Frutti".
8. "A Teenager in Love" was a hit for which group in 1959?

Answer: Dion and the Belmonts

"A Teenager in Love" by Dion and the Belmonts went to number five in the US and number 28 in the UK. It was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman.
9. Elvis Presley is known as the 'King of Rock and Roll'. From which Elvis song do these lyrics come from? "You know I can be found, sitting home all alone, If you can't come around, at least please telephone".

Answer: Don't Be Cruel

"Don't Be Cruel" was released in 1956 and was written by Otis Blackwell. It went to number one in the US and number two in the UK.
10. Who released the song "Poor Little Fool" in 1958?

Answer: Ricky Nelson

"Poor Little Fool" can be found on the self titled album "Ricky Nelson" (1958). It went to number one in the US and number four in the UK.
Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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