History Of Rock Chp 6

2 September 2022
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Colonel Tom Parker sold Elvis's contract to RCA in:
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1955
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Which recording was the first to be number 1 on the pop, country, and rhythm and blues charts simultaneously?
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"Hound Dog"
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One television host asked Elvis to sing "Hound Dog" to an actual dog.
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True
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Elvis's first notorious hip-swiveling performance occurred on which television show?
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The Milton Berle Show
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When did Elvis enter the army?
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1958
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What was Elvis's nickname?
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"The Hillbilly Cat"
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Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller wrote all of the following Elvis songs EXCEPT:
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"That's All Right"
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What was Elvis's first single for Sun Records?
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"That's All Right"
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Elvis was repeatedly featured on the Grand Ole Opry.
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False
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Elvis was stationed in Guam during his time in the Army.
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False
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What was the name of the record label launched by Sam Phillips in 1952?
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Sun Records
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Elvis's earliest recordings at Sun Records feature which instruments?
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guitar and bass
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"Hound Dog" was first recorded by:
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Big Mama Thornton
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Slapback was a characteristic sound that Sam Phillips created in his recording studio.
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True
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Which of the following was NOT a Hollywood film featuring Elvis?
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Blackboard Jungle
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What was Elvis's first recording for RCA?
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"Heartbreak Hotel"
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Elvis's recording of "Blue Suede Shoes" was more successful than the recording made by Carl Perkins.
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False
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Who composed "Hound Dog"?
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Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller
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Scotty Moore and Bill Black were:
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country musicians from Memphis
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Colonel Tom Parker involved Elvis in all of the following EXCEPT:
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songwriting