Q 01/05

By what paternal nickname is Berry widely known?

A) The Father of Rock and Roll

B) The King of the Blues

C) The Godfather of Soul

D) The Architect of Rock

Answer · why

A) The Father of Rock and Roll

He was cited at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for laying the groundwork for a rock and roll stance as well as a sound.

Q 02/05

Berry died at his Missouri home in March of which year, aged 90?

A) 2012

B) 2015

C) 2017

D) 2019

Answer · why

C) 2017

His funeral was held at The Pageant in St. Louis, with a public viewing for fans.

Q 03/05

In which decade did Berry score his first run of hits, including Roll Over Beethoven and Johnny B. Goode?

A) 1940s

B) 1950s

C) 1960s

D) 1970s

Answer · why

B) 1950s

By the end of that decade he was an established star with film appearances and a lucrative touring career.

Q 04/05

Which record label released Berry's classic early singles?

A) Sun Records

B) Motown

C) Chess Records

D) Atlantic Records

Answer · why

C) Chess Records

The label was run by brothers Leonard and Phil Chess, who also produced his sessions.

Q 05/05

What was Berry's first hit single, released in 1955?

A) Sweet Little Sixteen

B) School Days

C) Rock and Roll Music

D) Maybellene

Answer · why

D) Maybellene

It sold over a million copies and topped the rhythm and blues chart.