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Which genre of music did Elvis Presley's early recordings blend together?
Which genre of music did Elvis Presley's early recordings blend together?
- Hip hop and pop
- R&B and jazz
- Rock and roll and country (correct)
- Classical and opera
What was the name given to the blend of musical styles in Elvis Presley's early recordings?
What was the name given to the blend of musical styles in Elvis Presley's early recordings?
- Fusion
- Rockabilly (correct)
- Jazzabilly
- Bluesy country
Why did many country-music disc jockeys refuse to play Presley's music?
Why did many country-music disc jockeys refuse to play Presley's music?
- Because his music was not popular
- Because he sounded too much like a hillbilly
- Because he sounded too much like a black artist (correct)
- Because his music was too experimental
What were some of the nicknames given to Elvis Presley at the time?
What were some of the nicknames given to Elvis Presley at the time?
How many sides had Elvis Presley released by August?
How many sides had Elvis Presley released by August?
Who joined Elvis Presley, Scotty, and Bill on the latest recordings?
Who joined Elvis Presley, Scotty, and Bill on the latest recordings?
Which song was described as being in the 'R&B idiom of negro field jazz'?
Which song was described as being in the 'R&B idiom of negro field jazz'?
Which genre of music was 'Blue Moon of Kentucky' described as being more in?
Which genre of music was 'Blue Moon of Kentucky' described as being more in?
Why did none of the R&B stations want to play Elvis Presley's music?
Why did none of the R&B stations want to play Elvis Presley's music?
What did Elvis Presley do in August 1955?
What did Elvis Presley do in August 1955?
Study Notes
Elvis Presley's Early Recordings
- Elvis Presley's early recordings blended country, rhythm and blues, and gospel music genres.
Musical Style
- The blend of musical styles in Elvis Presley's early recordings was referred to as "rockabilly."
Country Music Reaction
- Many country-music disc jockeys refused to play Presley's music because it was too "black" and too "rhythmic" for their audience.
Nicknames
- Elvis Presley was given nicknames such as "The Hillbilly Cat" and "The King of Western Bop" at the time.
Recording Output
- By August, Elvis Presley had released five singles, each with two sides.
Band Members
- D.J. Fontana joined Elvis Presley, Scotty Moore, and Bill Black on the latest recordings.
Song Styles
- "That's All Right" was described as being in the 'R&B idiom of negro field jazz.'
- "'Blue Moon of Kentucky" was more in the bluegrass genre.
Radio Play
- None of the R&B stations wanted to play Elvis Presley's music because it was too "country" and "white" for their audience.
Career Milestones
- In August 1955, Elvis Presley performed at the annual Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show.
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Elvis Presley Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on the King of Rock and Roll's Live Performances and Studio Sessions
