Question 1

Why was Chuck Berry so careful about getting paid before performing?

Accepted Answer

Chuck Berry insisted on being paid his share from the box office before going onstage because he had been ripped off by club owners in his early days.

Question 2

How did Little Walter revolutionize harmonica playing?

Accepted Answer

Little Walter was the first musician to intentionally use an overdrive sound by holding a microphone to his harmonica connected to an amplifier turned up full blast.

Question 3

What artistic license was taken with Little Walter's death in the film?

Accepted Answer

The film shows Little Walter dying from a fight injury dislodging a blood clot, but the coroner found no marks or bruises and initially assumed substance abuse or natural causes.

Question 4

How is Howlin' Wolf depicted in his interaction with Jimi Hendrix?

Accepted Answer

Howlin' Wolf is shown as threatening and unaccommodating, insulting Jimi Hendrix for his flashy clothes and telling him to get lost when Hendrix tried to express admiration.

Question 5

Which major awards recognized Cadillac Records?

Accepted Answer

Cadillac Records was recognized at the Black Reel Awards in 2008 and the Golden Globes in 2009.

Question 6

Why was Chuck Berry so careful about getting paid before performing?

Accepted Answer

Chuck Berry insisted on being paid his share from the box office before going onstage because he had been ripped off by club owners in his early days.

Question 7

How is Howlin' Wolf portrayed in his interaction with Jimi Hendrix?

Accepted Answer

Howlin' Wolf is depicted as threatening and unaccommodating, insulting Jimi Hendrix and telling him to get lost when Hendrix tried to express admiration after a show.

Question 8

What unique distinction does Little Walter hold in music history?

Accepted Answer

Little Walter was the only person inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a harmonica player, and he pioneered the intentional use of an overdrive sound.

Question 9

What artistic license was taken with Little Walter's death in the film?

Accepted Answer

The film shows Little Walter dying from a fight injury dislodging a blood clot, but in reality, the coroner found no marks and initially suspected substance abuse or natural causes.

Question 10

Who directed and wrote Cadillac Records?

Accepted Answer

Darnell Martin served as both the director and writer of Cadillac Records.

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