Name: _______________________
Rock & Roll Pioneers Research
We have now examined what people refer to as the pioneers of Rock & Roll: The Everly
Brothers, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Little Richard, and Jerry Lee Lewis.
Now the question is: who is the king of Rock & Roll in your opinion? Choose one of
these artists that you believe to be the most influential on Rock & Roll or you believe to
be the king of Rock & Roll. Research basic information on this artist:
-At least two sentences for each question, besides number 1.
- 10 assessment points, hold onto it when done, will be turned in with additional
documents
Your Chosen Artist: ________________________________
1. Where were they born?
2. What was there home-life like growing up? (were they rich or poor?, city slickers or
from a small town, good or bad home life ect.)
3. What musicians/genres inspired your chosen artist?
4. What is the main instrument of your artist?
5. What age did your artist begin playing music?
6. Who first recorded your artist?
7. What was your artists first hit?
8. How did your artist fizzle out or lose fame? (If they did, which most did)
9. What impact did your artist have on music (specifically Rock & Roll).
10. Are they still relevant to music? Why or why not ? (Can you see their influence in
other artists or modern music?)