In July 1955, which legendary guitarist released his debut single

In July 1955, which legendary guitarist released his debut single

In July 1955, which legendary guitarist released his debut single 'Maybellene' on Chess Records?

Chapter 1

The beat that shook the world

Chapter 2

Rebels, giants, and the silver screen

Chapter 3

Tuning in to the living room revolution

Chapter 4

Paperbacks, theme parks, and new worlds

Ch 1 · The beat that shook the world
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Bo Diddley beat, Bo Diddley beat, Yeah, we got it on repeat!

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The contract that changed music history

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Fun Fact

Rock and roll: The term 'rock and roll' was popularized in 1955 by disc jockey Alan Freed during his historic 'Rock 'n' Roll Jubilee' radio broadcasts.

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Chuck Berry's highway of hitmaking

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Glossary
rock and roll (noun)
A style of popular music that originated in the United States during the mid-20th century, characterized by a strong beat and electric guitars. In 1955, Bill Haley and His Comets topped the Billboard charts with Rock Around the Clock.

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Quiz

In 1955, what format of music recording began rapidly outselling 78 RPM records?

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Gossip

Which 1955 music style would you prefer to listen to today?

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The '55 Shake-Up
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schopenhauer Sort 1955's music, movies, and TV to discover how one year shook up pop culture.

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schopenhauer Rock Around the Clock became the first global anthem of teenage rebellion

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Quiz

Which female jazz singer, known as the 'First Lady of Song,' won her first popularity polls in 1955?

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schopenhauer Chuck Berry paved the highway of rock and roll hitmaking.

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Quiz

Which song became the first rock and roll track to hit number one on the Billboard pop charts in July 1955?

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Quiz

Johnny Cash made his recording debut in 1955 with Sun Records. What was his first charting single?

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Quiz

In July 1955, which legendary guitarist released his debut single 'Maybellene' on Chess Records?

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Quiz

Which record label purchased Elvis Presley's contract for $35,000 in November 1955?

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Which iconic jazz saxophonist and pioneer of bebop passed away in March 1955 at the age of 34?

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Quiz

What movie's opening credits used 'Rock Around the Clock' in 1955, sparking teenage riots in theaters?

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