Rock and Roll Legends Trivia

The video explores the lives and legacies of early rock legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper. It details their musical journeys, contributions to rock and roll, and the tragic plane crash on February 3, 1959, that ended their lives. Despite their untimely deaths, their influence on music continues to be felt, with Buddy Holly popularizing the band lineup, Ritchie Valens opening doors for Chicano rock, and the Big Bopper being remembered as a pioneering DJ.

Who are the three early rock legends mentioned in the introduction?

• Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Roy Orbison

• Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Fats Domino

• Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper

• Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, and Johnny Cash

What was Buddy Holly's real name?

• Charles Hardin Holley

• Richard Steven Valenzuela

• Elvis Aaron Presley

• Giles Perry Richardson Jr.

Which musical styles did Buddy Holly incorporate into his bluegrass style?

• Jazz and Blues

• Hip Hop and Rap

• Rockabilly and Rock

• Classical and Opera

What was Ritchie Valens' birth name?

• Elvis Aaron Presley

• Richard Steven Valenzuela

• Charles Hardin Holley

• Giles Perry Richardson Jr.

Which hit song by Ritchie Valens was a rock-and-roll rendition of a Mexican folk song?

• That'll Be the Day

• Donna

• La Bamba

• Chantilly Lace

What was the Big Bopper's real name?

• Richard Steven Valenzuela

• Elvis Aaron Presley

• Charles Hardin Holley

• Giles Perry Richardson Jr.

Which major hit song is associated with the Big Bopper?

• That'll Be the Day

• La Bamba

• Chantilly Lace

• Peggy Sue

What was the cause of the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper?

• Bird strike

• Fuel exhaustion

• Engine failure

• Pilot error and poor visibility

Who gave up his seat to the Big Bopper on the ill-fated flight?

• Waylon Jennings

• Ritchie Valens

• Buddy Holly

• Tommy Allsup

Which musician is credited with popularizing the band lineup of two guitars, bass, and drums?

• The Big Bopper

• Ritchie Valens

• Elvis Presley

• Buddy Holly