Which city played the most important role in the development of R&B: chicago
This Sun Records release drew a copyright infringement lawsuit: Bear cat
Which is NOT true: magnetic tape: limits recording to 3 minutes
Which is NOT a characteristic of the blues: brought to america from african slaves
Dave Bartholomew most often worked at Chess Studio.T/F false
Frankie Lyman is identified with this style: doo-wop
Once Elvis signed with RCA, his records became: more pop oriented
"Rocket 88" is sometimes referred to as the first rock and roll recording.T/F? true
the gospel style was popularized by: thomas dorsey
The two most important pop singers before rock emerged were Frank Sinatra and: bing
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Bill Haley s pre-Comets group the Saddlemen played this type of music: country
Bass players often slapped the strings of their instrument in this style: rockabilly
, Songs by these groups sometimes had melodies sung by the bass singer: doo-wop
In the post-war years, independent labels specialized in recording R&B and: country western
A diamond certification means a record has sales figures of: 10 million copies
Gospel singing uses this technique: melisma
The first blues style: country blues
Elvis Presley's recording of "That's All Right": came together spontaneously in the studio
Which is LEAST true: many 1950s teens: drew approval from adults
Sam Phillips sold Elvis's contract because: Phillips was in a tight financial situation
He was the most important producer in New Orleans in the 1950s: Dave Bartholomew
This music grew out of the crowded saloons in Texas and the South: honky tonk
Buddy Holly was one of the first rock musicians to take an interest in using studio technology.
T/F true
Sun Studio owner: sam phillips