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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.

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
2650

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 65 (6/10), Guest 98 (10/10), Guest 142 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who released the single "Sweet Little Sixteen" in 1958? Hint

Little Richard

Bo Diddley

Elvis Presley

Chuck Berry

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Question 2 of 10

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

Jerry Lee Lewis

Hank Williams

Carl Perkins

Big Bopper

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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

April 12th 1958

May 2nd 1958

October 9th 1959

February 3rd 1959

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Question 4 of 10

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

The Ronettes

The Shirelles

The Chiffons

The Chordettes

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

Summertime Blues

C'mon Everybody

Jeanie Jeanie Jeanie

Somethin' Else

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Question 6 of 10

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

Roy Orbison

Gene Vincent

Johnny Cash

Elvis Presley

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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

Richard Wayne Penniman

Richard John Levinson

Richard Charles Harrington

Richard Mathew Simmons

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Question 8 of 10

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

Paul Revere and the Raiders

Danny and the Juniors

Dion and the Belmonts

Little Anthony and the Imperials

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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

(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear

It's Now or Never

Good Luck Charm

Don't Be Cruel

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Question 10 of 10

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

Bobby Darin

Ricky Nelson

Ritchie Valens

Paul Anka

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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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