1940s/1950s

3. Colonel _____________ became Elvis' manager in 1955 and was known for financially exploiting Elvis.
4. This type of R&B was used by the government to create patriotic music to encourage the nation at war.
5. Elvis was controversial for his stealing of other artists songs and his ____________.
6. 1950s Rock artist known as the father of Rock 'n Roll guitar, his famous duck walk and for the song "Johnny B. Goode".
9. Music variety shows like American Bandstand and The __________________ Show featured artists and introduced music to large audiences.
12. This type of R&B was focused on vocal harmonies.
16. This person is known as the king of Rock n Roll.
19. Rock music became popular with ____________ and was seen as rebellious by other generations.
21. ________________ like Alan Freed helped promote genres like Rock 'n Roll on the radio.
22. This is where Elvis was from and recorded his first record.
23. ______________ music used acoustic instruments and had storytelling lyrics about heartbreak and life struggles.
24. This is the war Elvis was drafted into.
25. 1950s Pop artist who is known for being a part of the rat pack and singing the song "Come Fly with Me".

1. The ___________________ record became popular in the 1950s, offering longer play times and better sound quality than previous formats.
2. 1950s Country artist who is known for his deep voice, rebellious image and songs like "I Walk the Line".
7. AM __________ stations reached millions of listeners and helped spread hits nationwide.
8. _________________ in diners, soda shops, and bars played popular records and let people hear hit songs frequently.
10. Classic Pop had a more broad ______________ audience, with a particular focus on older generations who enjoyed sophisticated performances.
11. The LP format also allowed for the rise of the "______________ album".
13. This type of R&B was also sometimes called war bands.
14. Rock music featured __________ guitars, drums and a strong backbeat.
15. This was Elvis' first no. 1 hit.
17. Seeing artists perform on _________________ helped increase their popularity.
18. This type of R&B was more laid back and slow.
20. Post-WWII economic boom gave teens disposable ________________.