History of Rock Music

History of Rock Music Name_________________________ Worksheet 1 1. What are some of the reasons why the popular music in the late 40s and early 1950s was so conservative and sentimental? 2. What were the major record companies in the postwar period? 3. What were some of the record labels that recorded country and western, and rhythm and blues? 4. What was the “Battle of the Speeds?” Who eventually won? 5. How did the rise of television affect the record industry? 6. Describe the level of fan hysteria that surrounded Frank Sinatra in the 1940s. 7. What kind of music did the Weavers perform? Why did they generate controversy? 8. Describe the musical style and career of Louis Jordan. 9. What are the distinctive elements in the music of Muddy Waters? Where did he record? 10. What was notable about the Dominoes’ hit song, “Have Mercy Baby?” 11. Compare the styles of Ruth Brown and Big Mama Thornton. 12. Discuss the career and musical style of Hank Williams.