quiz 1 Flashcards
Alan Freed
1921-1965, influential white DJ, radio show “Moondog” played R&B, rock & roll
Benny Goodman
first star of swing, played with white and black musicians
Bill Monroe
created bluegrass in 1938
Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers
1956, popular Doo-wap band
Hank Williams
star of country music, honkey-tonk
Jimmy Rodgers
father of country music, from Asheville
Ralph Peer
worked for RCA Victor, looked for rural talent, payed $50 , discovered Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers
Robert Johnson
guitarist in early blues
Thomas Dorsey
father of gospel music, sang “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” which was covered by Elvis
Tod Storz
DJ who looked at Billboard and played the top 40, became the most popular station in Omaha