1940s/1950s

3. AM __________ stations reached millions of listeners and helped spread hits nationwide.
6. The name given to a group of music publishers and songwriters who worked in NYC that became the center of America's music business.
9. This is where Elvis was from and recorded his first record.
10. This type of R&B was upbeat, danceable and was a bridge between swing jazz and early rock and roll.
11. Elvis was controversial for his stealing of other artists songs and his ____________.
14. Rock music featured __________ guitars, drums and a strong backbeat.
16. This type of R&B was more laid back and slow and emerged post-war.
17. Post-WWII economic boom gave teens disposable ________________.
19. 1950s Rock artist known as the father of Rock 'n Roll guitar, his famous duck walk and for the song "Johnny B. Goode".
20. Music variety shows like American Bandstand and The __________________ Show featured artists and introduced music to large audiences.
23. ________________ like Alan Freed helped promote genres like Rock 'n Roll on the radio.
24. This person is known as the king of Rock n Roll.
25. _________________ in diners, soda shops, and bars played popular records and let people hear hit songs frequently.
27. The ___________________ record became popular in the 1950s, offering longer play times and better sound quality than previous formats.
28. The LP format also allowed for the rise of the "______________ album".

1. Colonel _____________ became Elvis' manager in 1955 and was known for financially exploiting Elvis.
2. 1950s Country artist who is known for his deep voice, rebellious image and songs like "I Walk the Line".
4. Rock music became popular with ____________ and was seen as rebellious by other generations.
5. 1950s Pop artist who is known for being a part of the rat pack and singing the song "Come Fly with Me".
7. Famous Tin Pan Alley songwriters included _____________, Cole Porter, and George Gershwin.
8. This is the war Elvis was drafted into.
12. Classic Pop had a more broad ______________ audience, with a particular focus on older generations who enjoyed sophisticated performances.
13. The US Government encouraged Tin Pan Alley songwriters to create songs that inspired unity and pride in America, otherwise known as _______________.
15. This was Elvis' first no. 1 hit.
18. ______________ music used acoustic instruments and had storytelling lyrics about heartbreak and life struggles.
21. Seeing artists perform on _________________ helped increase their popularity.
22. What does R&B stand for?
26. This type of R&B was focused on vocal harmonies.