Ch. 8 - Rock Around The Clock

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Across
  1. 2. Early rock 'n' roll style combining country and R&B, often associated with Sun Records.
  2. 4. Pianist and flamboyant rock pioneer behind "Tutti Frutti."
  3. 6. Rock pioneer with hits like "Peggy Sue" and a signature hiccup-style vocal.
  4. 8. Rockabilly singer promoted as the "female Elvis."
  5. 11. Guitarist and songwriter known for hits like "Johnny B. Goode."
  6. 12. Teen idol and early rock 'n' roll star known for integrating music into The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.
  7. 13. "King of Rock 'n' Roll" who helped bring the genre into mainstream pop culture.
  8. 14. Versatile vocalist who bridged Broadway, pop, and film music.
  9. 15. DJ credited with popularizing the term "rock and roll."
  10. 17. Crossover star famous for "Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree."
  11. 20. Singer known for bringing calypso music to American audiences with "Day-O (Banana Boat Song)."
  12. 22. Partner of Jerry Leiber in writing and producing rock classics.
  13. 23. Folk revival group that popularized songs like "Tom Dooley."
  14. 24. Rockabilly singer part of the brother-sister duo The Collins Kids.
  15. 25. Influential New Orleans pianist known for his boogie-woogie and R&B style.
  16. 26. Rock and pop singer who transitioned from rockabilly to mainstream pop.
Down
  1. 1. Crooner famous for romantic ballads like "Chances Are."
  2. 3. Distinctive echo effect popular in early rockabilly recordings.
  3. 5. Blues and R&B musician known for "Mystery Train," later covered by Elvis.
  4. 7. One of the first female teen idols in pop music, known for "Who's Sorry Now?"
  5. 8. Half of a songwriting duo that penned hits like "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock."
  6. 9. Audio effect that creates an echo-like sound, commonly used in rock recordings.
  7. 10. Genre that emerged in the 1950s, blending rhythm and blues with country influences.
  8. 16. Latin rock pioneer known for "La Bamba."
  9. 18. The "Queen of Rockabilly," known for her energetic performances.
  10. 19. New Orleans R&B singer-pianist with crossover rock 'n' roll hits like "Blueberry Hill."
  11. 21. Studio technique where the same vocal or instrumental part is recorded twice for a fuller sound.