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Decades of the 1950s Music

Test your knowledge of the iconic music and artists that defined the 1950s, a decade that witnessed the rise of rock 'n' roll and the emergence of legendary musicians.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which legendary rock 'n' roll artist is known as the 'King of Rock 'n' Roll'?

  1. Elvis Presley
  2. Chuck Berry
  3. Little Richard
  4. Jerry Lee Lewis
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the popular doo-wop group that released the hit song 'Sh-Boom' in 1954?

  1. The Chords
  2. The Penguins
  3. The Platters
  4. The Coasters
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which 1950s pop singer was known for her signature bouffant hairstyle and hits like 'I Want to Be Happy'?

  1. Brenda Lee
  2. Connie Francis
  3. Patti Page
  4. Rosemary Clooney
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who wrote and recorded the iconic rock 'n' roll anthem 'Tutti Frutti' in 1955?

  1. Elvis Presley
  2. Little Richard
  3. Chuck Berry
  4. Jerry Lee Lewis
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which 1950s doo-wop group is known for their hit song 'In the Still of the Night'?

  1. The Platters
  2. The Coasters
  3. The Penguins
  4. The Chords
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the popular 1950s rock 'n' roll song written by Chuck Berry and covered by many artists, including The Beatles?

  1. Johnny B. Goode
  2. Roll Over Beethoven
  3. Maybellene
  4. Rock Around the Clock
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which 1950s pop singer was known for her hit songs 'Mr. Sandman' and 'Venus'?

  1. Patti Page
  2. Rosemary Clooney
  3. Brenda Lee
  4. Connie Francis
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who wrote and recorded the rock 'n' roll classic 'Great Balls of Fire' in 1957?

  1. Elvis Presley
  2. Jerry Lee Lewis
  3. Little Richard
  4. Chuck Berry
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which 1950s doo-wop group released the hit song 'Earth Angel'?

  1. The Penguins
  2. The Platters
  3. The Coasters
  4. The Chords
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the popular 1950s rock 'n' roll song written by Leiber and Stoller and recorded by The Coasters?

  1. Yakety Yak
  2. Charlie Brown
  3. Poison Ivy
  4. Searchin'
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which 1950s pop singer had hits with songs like 'Cry' and 'Walkin' After Midnight'?

  1. Brenda Lee
  2. Connie Francis
  3. Rosemary Clooney
  4. Patti Page
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who wrote and recorded the rock 'n' roll classic 'Tutti Frutti' in 1955?

  1. Elvis Presley
  2. Little Richard
  3. Chuck Berry
  4. Jerry Lee Lewis
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which 1950s doo-wop group is known for their hit song 'In the Still of the Night'?

  1. The Platters
  2. The Coasters
  3. The Penguins
  4. The Chords
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the popular 1950s rock 'n' roll song written by Chuck Berry and covered by many artists, including The Beatles?

  1. Johnny B. Goode
  2. Roll Over Beethoven
  3. Maybellene
  4. Rock Around the Clock
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which 1950s pop singer was known for her hit songs 'Mr. Sandman' and 'Venus'?

  1. Patti Page
  2. Rosemary Clooney
  3. Brenda Lee
  4. Connie Francis
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