History of Rock and Roll

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  1. 5. Producer and founder of Sun Records who discovered Elvis.
  2. 7. City considered the birthplace of rock 'n' roll, home to Sun Records.
  3. 10. DJ credited with popularizing the term "rock 'n' roll."
  4. 11. One of Little Richard's breakthrough hits in the 1950s.
  5. 12. Pioneer of rock 'n' roll, known for hits like "Johnny B. Goode."
  6. 16. Chuck Berry's hit song, considered one of the first rock 'n' roll songs.
  7. 17. The rhythmic foundation of rock 'n' roll, emphasizing beats two and four.
  8. 20. Term for when an artist or song becomes popular across different racial or genre audiences.
  9. 24. Early style of rock 'n' roll blending country and blues, popularized by Elvis.
  10. 26. Rockabilly artist known for writing "Blue Suede Shoes."
  11. 27. Chuck Berry's most iconic rock 'n' roll song about a guitar player.
  12. 28. Church-based music that influenced many early rock 'n' roll performers.
  13. 29. Term used in the early 20th century for music marketed to African American audiences.
  14. 30. Genre that heavily influenced early rock 'n' roll music.
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  1. 1. Influential rock 'n' roll pianist and singer, known for "Ain't That a Shame."
  2. 2. Blues singer who originally recorded "Hound Dog" before Elvis.
  3. 3. Flamboyant early rock 'n' roll performer known for "Tutti Frutti."
  4. 4. Elvis Presley's 1957 hit that also became the title of a film.
  5. 6. Scandal involving DJs taking bribes to play certain records.
  6. 8. Instrument that revolutionized the sound of rock 'n' roll.
  7. 9. The "King of Rock 'n' Roll" who brought rock to mainstream audiences.
  8. 13. Famous Chicago-based record label known for recording many blues and rock artists.
  9. 14. Musical genre that laid the foundation for rock 'n' roll.
  10. 15. Style of bass playing used in rockabilly music.
  11. 18. Another rock 'n' roll pioneer known for the "Bo Diddley beat."
  12. 19. Rock 'n' roll pianist known for "Great Balls of Fire."
  13. 21. Famous song recorded by both Big Mama Thornton and Elvis.
  14. 22. Rock 'n' roll bandleader known for "Rock Around the Clock."
  15. 23. The Memphis recording studio where Elvis got his start.
  16. 25. Nickname for energetic singers like Little Richard who belted out their songs.