History of Rock and Roll - 50s
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Prove you’re a music whizz and win the four stars to beat the club record. Complete the missions to win the stars and reach the final prize.
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In what decade did Rock and Roll first emerge?
1950s
2000s
1920s
1990s
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2/5
What was the name of the first major hit by Haley & the Comets?
Jailhouse Rock
La Bamba
Johnny B Goode
Rock Around the Clock
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3/5
How many Grammy Awards did Elvis win?
12
He never won any
22
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4/5
EXIT
5/5
Which song by Chuck Berry includes the famous line, "Go, go, go, Johnny, go, go, go!"?
Crazy
Rock Around the Clock
Johnny B Goode
Wake Up, Little Suzy
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Level 1
Level 4
Level 2
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1/5
Elvis may be synonymous with the 1950s in the minds of many, but he didn't have his first hit until 1956. What was it?
Love Me Tender
Hound Dog
Heartbreak Hotel
Jailhouse Rock
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2/5
Johnny Cash had his first hit in 1958 with what song, which gave its name to the movie about his life in 2005?
Folsom Prison BLues
Ring of Fire
I Walk The Line
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3/5
His career began in the '40s and continued into the '50s with hits like "Your Cheatin' Heart" and "Jambalaya" until his death in 1953.
Hank Williams
Johnny Cash
Tennesse Ernie Ford
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4/5
What iconic 1950s rock 'n' roll song by Jerry Lee Lewis was known for its wild piano style?
Great Balls of Fire
Jailhouse Rock
Johnny B Goode
EXIT
5/5
What holiday song became a huge hit for Elvis?
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Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
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1/5
Press play on the song to the right: Who sings this song?
Chubby Checker
Jerry Lee Lewis
Chuck Berry
Buddy Holly
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2/5
Press play to the right: Name the artist who sings "La Bamba", a 1950s rock 'n' roll song by Ritchie Valens combined rock 'n' roll with Latin rhythms?
Elvis Presley
Jerry Lee Lewis
Chubby Checker
Ritchie Valens
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3/5
Press play to the right: Name the song and artist
Dream - Everly Brothers
Dream - Elvis Presley
All I Have To Do Is Dream - Everly Brothers
Dream - Johnny Cash
All I Have To Do Is Dream - Elvis Presley
All I Have To Do Is Dream - Buddy Holly
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Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
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1/5
The Platters' "Only You" became an iconic hit in 1955, capturing the essence of the doo-wop style with its smooth harmonies and romantic lyrics.
False
True
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2/5
The 1950s rock 'n' roll song "Summertime Sunshine" by Eddie Cochran captured the teenage spirit and summer vibes?
False
True
EXIT
3/5
Jerry Lee Lewis was known for his hit single 'Peggy Sue'?
False
True
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4/5
Charles Hardin Holley was Buddy Holly's real name, which inspired his stage name?
False
True
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5/5
Big Richard was the stage name of Richard Wayne Penniman, a key figure in rock 'n' roll?
False
True
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History of Rock and Roll - 50s
start
ESCAPE ROOM
introduction
Prove you’re a music whizz and win the four stars to beat the club record. Complete the missions to win the stars and reach the final prize.
enter
EXIT
Level 3
Level 1
Level 4
Level 2
EXIT
1/5
In what decade did Rock and Roll first emerge?
1950s
2000s
1920s
1990s
EXIT
2/5
What was the name of the first major hit by Haley & the Comets?
Jailhouse Rock
La Bamba
Johnny B Goode
Rock Around the Clock
EXIT
3/5
How many Grammy Awards did Elvis win?
12
He never won any
22
EXIT
4/5
EXIT
5/5
Which song by Chuck Berry includes the famous line, "Go, go, go, Johnny, go, go, go!"?
Crazy
Rock Around the Clock
Johnny B Goode
Wake Up, Little Suzy
EXIT
Level 3
Level 1
Level 4
Level 2
EXIT
1/5
Elvis may be synonymous with the 1950s in the minds of many, but he didn't have his first hit until 1956. What was it?
Love Me Tender
Hound Dog
Heartbreak Hotel
Jailhouse Rock
EXIT
2/5
Johnny Cash had his first hit in 1958 with what song, which gave its name to the movie about his life in 2005?
Folsom Prison BLues
Ring of Fire
I Walk The Line
EXIT
3/5
His career began in the '40s and continued into the '50s with hits like "Your Cheatin' Heart" and "Jambalaya" until his death in 1953.
Hank Williams
Johnny Cash
Tennesse Ernie Ford
EXIT
4/5
What iconic 1950s rock 'n' roll song by Jerry Lee Lewis was known for its wild piano style?
Great Balls of Fire
Jailhouse Rock
Johnny B Goode
EXIT
5/5
What holiday song became a huge hit for Elvis?
EXIT
Level 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
EXIT
1/5
Press play on the song to the right: Who sings this song?
Chubby Checker
Jerry Lee Lewis
Chuck Berry
Buddy Holly
EXIT
2/5
Press play to the right: Name the artist who sings "La Bamba", a 1950s rock 'n' roll song by Ritchie Valens combined rock 'n' roll with Latin rhythms?
Elvis Presley
Jerry Lee Lewis
Chubby Checker
Ritchie Valens
EXIT
3/5
Press play to the right: Name the song and artist
Dream - Everly Brothers
Dream - Elvis Presley
All I Have To Do Is Dream - Everly Brothers
Dream - Johnny Cash
All I Have To Do Is Dream - Elvis Presley
All I Have To Do Is Dream - Buddy Holly
EXIT
Level 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
EXIT
1/5
The Platters' "Only You" became an iconic hit in 1955, capturing the essence of the doo-wop style with its smooth harmonies and romantic lyrics.
False
True
EXIT
2/5
The 1950s rock 'n' roll song "Summertime Sunshine" by Eddie Cochran captured the teenage spirit and summer vibes?
False
True
EXIT
3/5
Jerry Lee Lewis was known for his hit single 'Peggy Sue'?
False
True
EXIT
4/5
Charles Hardin Holley was Buddy Holly's real name, which inspired his stage name?
False
True
EXIT
5/5
Big Richard was the stage name of Richard Wayne Penniman, a key figure in rock 'n' roll?
False
True
back
CONGRATS!
You've completed all the missions and here's your well deserved trophy You've got rhythm in your veins!
Are you SURE you want to LEAVE?
yes
no
Nope! TRY AGAIN
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