The History of Maxwell Street

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Who were the two brothers who arrived at Ellis Island from a village near Pinks Poland in 1928?

  • Leonard and Phil Chess
  • Billy Exin and El Fitzgerald
  • Maxwell Street and Phil Chess
  • Leonard and Phil Chz (correct)

What was the name of the record label that Leonard and Phil Chess bought?

  • Aristocrat (correct)
  • Momba
  • Blues
  • Rocket 88

Who did the Chess Brothers help turn into rock and roll stars?

  • Willie Dixon and Elmore James
  • The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton
  • Chuck Berry and Jerry Wexler
  • Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf (correct)

What phrase did Muddy Waters' song 'Rollin' Stone' give to the culture?

<p>Rock group and magazine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city was the spiritual northern conclusion of Highway 61, the legendary Black Top Road celebrated in Blues lyrics?

<p>Chicago (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Chess Brothers trade their last names for when they arrived at Ellis Island in 1928?

<p>Chess (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the record label that Leonard and Phil Chess bought?

<p>Aristocrat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who recorded the song 'Rocket 88', which is arguably the first rock and roll song?

<p>Willie Dixon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phrase and rock group name did Muddy Waters' song 'Rollin' Stone' give to the culture?

<p>The Rolling Stones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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