How well do you know famous singers from the 1950s? Take this trivia to explore the personalities behind your favorite hits! Understanding artists from this era helps unravel the history of music evolution as much as their memorable songs do. These artists, from diverse backgrounds, contributed to creating rich cultural tapestries in the music world.
Many of these singers carried nicknames that reflected both their vibrant personalities and their remarkable influence on music. Known as ‘The King,’ a certain artist dominated the rock and roll era. Exploring these artists’ monikers reveals deeper stories about their journeys and the eras they influenced.
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What nickname was given to Roy Orbison?
The Big O
The Big O
The Big R
The Big R
The Big R O
The Big R O
O Biggles
O Biggles
Old Leather Lungs was a nickname given to which artist?
Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra
Frankie Lane
Frankie Lane
Dean Martin
Dean Martin
Perry Como
Perry Como
What is the real surname of Little Richard?
Perriman
Perriman
Pennington
Pennington
Penniman
Penniman
Perry
Perry
Harry was the real first name of which 1950s star?
Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin
Dean Martin
Perry Como
Perry Como
Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby
Which singer was born Antoinette Ardizzone?
Pearl Bailey
Pearl Bailey
Toni Arden
Toni Arden
Rosemary Clooney
Rosemary Clooney
Eartha Kitt
Eartha Kitt
What nickname was given to Patti Page?
The Singing Rage
The Singing Rage
The Screaming Rage
The Screaming Rage
The Loving Rage
The Loving Rage
The Famous Rage
The Famous Rage
The Big O was the nickname given to which star?
Huey Smith
Huey Smith
Bobby Darin
Bobby Darin
Ritchie Valens
Ritchie Valens
Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison
How was Lloyd Price better known?
Mr Personality
Mr Personality
Mr Danger
Mr Danger
Mr Fun
Mr Fun
Mr Happy Times
Mr Happy Times
Richard Penniman was better known as…?
Ray Charles
Ray Charles
Little Richard
Little Richard
Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry
Richard Little
Richard Little
Mae was the middle name of which singer?
Toni Arden
Toni Arden
Pearl Bailey
Pearl Bailey
Eartha Kitt
Eartha Kitt
Rosemary Clooney
Rosemary Clooney
What name was often given to Jackie Wilson?
Mr Happy Times
Mr Happy Times
Mr Excitement
Mr Excitement
Mr Fun
Mr Fun
Mr Jive
Mr Jive
Which of these was a nickname often given to Etta James?
Miss Apples
Miss Apples
Miss Peaches
Miss Peaches
Miss Pears
Miss Pears
Miss Fruits
Miss Fruits
Henry Byrd was better known by which name?
Professor Short Hair
Professor Short Hair
Professor Danger
Professor Danger
Professor Longhair
Professor Longhair
Professor Short Back and Sides
Professor Short Back and Sides
Antoine was the first name of which singer?
Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry
Ray Charles
Ray Charles
Little Richard
Little Richard
Fats Domino
Fats Domino
What was Frank Sinatra’s middle name?
Edward
Edward
Julian
Julian
Albert
Albert
David
David
Which of these is a nickname often given to Frankie Lane?
Mr Rock Tonsils
Mr Rock Tonsils
Mr Grey Tonsils
Mr Grey Tonsils
Mr Metal Tonsils
Mr Metal Tonsils
Mr Steel Tonsils
Mr Steel Tonsils
The King of Rockabilly was a nickname given to whom?
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Eddie Cochran
Eddie Cochran
Jerry Lee Lewis
Jerry Lee Lewis
Carl Perkins
Carl Perkins
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