Chp 2 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What was the significance of Elvis’s first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show?
It drew 83% of viewers.
This show was a pivotal moment in Elvis’s career, marking his national prominence.
What song did Carl Perkins record that became Sun’s first million seller?
Blue Suede Shoes
This song was a significant hit that helped establish Perkins’s career.
What event derailed Carl Perkins’s career in 1956?
An auto accident
This incident had a lasting impact on his professional trajectory.
Which two artists did Jerry Lee Lewis audition for in 1956?
Sun Records
His career took off with hits like ‘Whole Lot of Shakin’ Going On.’
What happened to Jerry Lee Lewis’s career in May 1958?
It fizzled after the discovery of his marriage to his 13-year-old second cousin.
This scandal significantly affected his public image and career.
What genre did Buddy Holly switch to after seeing Elvis in concert?
Rockabilly
This shift marked a turning point in his musical style.
What was Buddy Holly’s first major hit?
That’ll Be the Day
It hit #1 in September 1957 and was followed by other successful singles.
What significant event occurred on February 3, 1959, affecting Buddy Holly?
He died in a plane crash.
This tragedy is often referred to as ‘The Day the Music Died.’
What was Elvis’s first #1 hit on the country charts?
Mystery Train
This song marked a significant milestone in his career.
What did Sam Phillips achieve with Sun Records?
He gained national prominence with rockabilly artists and country stars.
He played a key role in the development of rock and roll music.
What was Chuck Berry’s first hit recorded in 1955?
Maybellene
This song became a #5 hit and showcased his lyrical talent.
What unique performance style is associated with Chuck Berry?
The duck walk
This move became a signature aspect of his stage presence.
What was the first recording by Bo Diddley that became a #1 R&B hit?
Bo Diddley
This recording established him as a key figure in rock music.
What was Elvis’s first Hollywood film?
Love Me Tender
This film marked the beginning of his acting career.
How many records did Elvis sell worldwide?
500 million
This figure cements his status as one of the best-selling solo artists in history.
What were the characteristics of early rockabilly music?
Fast tempo, nervous beat, sparse instrumentation
This style often featured acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and slap bass.
What was the marketing approach of RCA regarding Elvis’s singles?
They lost the raw energy of Sun but were more commercially successful.
This shift altered Elvis’s musical direction.
What cultural phenomenon began to emerge with 1950s teenagers?
They became targets of mass marketing.
This marked a shift in consumer culture and youth identity.
What role did Col. Tom Parker play in Elvis’s career?
He became Elvis’s manager and aimed for major label contracts and national exposure.
Parker’s influence was pivotal in shaping Elvis’s commercial success.
Fill in the blank: The first Top 20 R&B hit by a white band was ‘Crazy Man Crazy’ by _______.
Bill Haley and the Comets
This marked a significant crossover in music history.
What was the impact of the ‘Rock Around the Clock’ single?
It sold 20 million copies and topped the charts.
This song helped solidify rock and roll’s popularity.
