1. 1950’s: Popular Musicians Made By Eliza Campbell

2. Rock n’ Roll When you think about music in the 1950’s the first thing that will come to your mind is Rock n’ Roll Rock n’ Roll is a blend of Southern blues and gospel music, it also has a strong backbeat, this was popular with teenagers.

3. Popular Rock n’ Roll Artist Bill Haley and His Comets Elvis Presley Jerry Lee Lewis Buddy Holly and the Crickets Chuck Berry

5. One of the first American Rock n’ Roll musicians.

6. He is recognized for first popularizing Rock n’ Roll in the 1950’s with his band Bill Haley & his Comets

7. Famous Song: Rock Around the Clock

9. Acted and Singed

10. Known as the King of Rock n’ Roll or the King

11. Began his career in 1954

12. One of the first performers of Rockability

13. He was also known for his rhythm and blues

15. American and Country singer and pianist

17. Died at age 22 by an airplane crash and had only a year and a half of success in the life of rock n roll.

19. American guitarist, singer, and songwriter

22. A jazz pianist

23. One of the first African Americans to host a variety show.

25. Italian and American musician and actor

26. Popular Songs

27. Only the Lonely

28. In the Wee Small Hours

30. Music career was over 6 decades

32. American Singer

33. 80 charted popular hits, from 1940 to the late '50s

35. Has a great influence on musicians today

36. Country