The earliest known name of an author is ________.

Little Richard claimed he was responsible for the new beat of rock and roll. He was right, up to a

point; it took Chuck Berry to show how it would be a rock-defining sound by:

a. cutting the rhythm in half b. adding R & B licks c. showing how it could be played on the guitar d. amplifying the bass

Who is credited as the first person to use the term “rock and roll” for music that was essentially rhythm and blues?

A. Sam Philips B. Allan Freed C. Elvis Presley D. Bill Haley