Exam 16: Rock and Roll

The end of the 1950s marked a time of great excitement regarding the future of rock and roll.

The "doo-wop" background vocal group was part of which sound?

Which elements of black gospel music directly found their way into rhythm and blues?

Gospel frequently combines religious expression with secular-associated techniques.

Rhythm and blues bands were almost always acoustic.

Bill Haley and Elvis Presley were able to enter the rock music scene in large part because of their outstanding songwriting skills.

"Payola" refers to the practice of plugging records in exchange for payment.

Gospel refers to a family including both white and black musics.

Which of the following performers added highly secular lyrics to a gospel tune to create the hit I've Got a Woman?

Early soul music often incorporated use of the saxophone.