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This Nashville-based studio pianist perfected the “slip-note” technique. |
Floyd Cramer |
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This band’s cover of Leadbelly’s rendition of “Where Did You Sleep Last Night?” closed their set on MTV Unplugged. |
Nirvana |
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What promotional short, featuring Elvis Presley, is considered to be the first ever music video? |
" Jailhouse Rock" |
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What radio/television program, founded in 1925, is aired from Nashville, TN, every week (to this day!)? |
The Grand Ole Opry |
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This raucous saxophonist was featured on virtually every hit by The Coasters. |
King Curtis |
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This sun studio artist’s career floundered after he married his13-year-oldcousin. |
Jerry Lee Lewis |
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The super group The Traveling Wilburys featured this former Sun Studios and Monument rockabilly star in collaboration with Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, and Jeff Lynne. |
Roy Orbison |
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What was the first rock and roll song used in a movie? (HINT: Blackboard Jungle) |
"Rock Around the Clock" |
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The hybrid style known as Western Swing (jazz and country) is most synonymous with this group. |
The Texas Playboys |
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Which former Sun Studios star toured the U.S. prison system to promotehis reputation? |
Johnny Cash |
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This doo-wop group, featuring bass Jimmy Ricks, sparked a surge of bird-named vocal ensembles. |
The Ravens |
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This folk group performed pro-union songs during World War II, fighting for equal rights, benefits, and pay for women in the workplace |
The Almanac Singers |
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What event was Sam Cooke’s song “A Change Is Gonna Come” a reaction to? |
The March on Washington |
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Which Sun Studios artist’s touring career ended after a car accident in 1956? |
Carl Perkins |
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Who was the founder and chief producer at Sun Studios? |
Sam Phillips |
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What post-production technique did Sam Phillips pioneer at Sun Studios? |
Echo/reverb |
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Which rockabilly musician became the first international rock star? |
Bill Haley |
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Which former lead singer of The Drifters had a huge hit with the Leiber/Stoller song “Stand By Me” in 1961? |
Ben E. King |
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This soul singer’s version of “Georgia On My Mind” is now the state song of Georgia. |
Ray Charles |
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On which television program did Elvis Presley first perform his notorious version of “Hound Dog?” |
The Milton Berle Show |
