Question

1. of the following artists, which came from primarily country and western roots? (choose all that apply)

little richard
bill haley
fats domino
chuck berry
buddy holly
jerry lee lewis
bo diddley
elvis presley
carl perkins

Explanation:

• Little Richard, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley: Rooted in rhythm and blues/early rock 'n' roll, not country/western.
• Bill Haley: Drew from swing and rockabilly but not primarily country roots.
• Buddy Holly: Blended country, rockabilly, and rock, with strong country/western roots.
• Jerry Lee Lewis: His style combined rockabilly, country, and piano-driven rock, with country roots.
• Elvis Presley: Infused his rock 'n' roll with country, gospel, and blues, with clear country/western origins.
• Carl Perkins: A key rockabilly artist, whose work is deeply tied to country and western roots.

Answer:

Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis