History of Rock (Chapter 11)
"1999"
Prince
"Don't Stand so Close to Me"
The Police
How are the bands Yes, Asia, Genesis, and G.T.R. connected?
The bands Asia and G.T.R. were founded by former members of Yes and Genesis
"Pride (In the Name of Love)"
U2
Who were 2 important bands who were part of the "second British invasion" and why did they become popular in America?
- Duran Duran and Culture Club - there was a shortage of videos on MTV
Who was Dire Straits?
- English band - had a simpler, more transparent approach to production - sang "Sultans of Swing" about jazz virtuosos
Who was Bruce Springsteen and why is he significant?
- New Jersey based singer-songwriter - greatest success started with his album The River - image was based on the idea that he was the voice of the average working class guy - he wrote socially conscious lyrics, music for grown ups - wrote "The Promise Land"
"Sledgehammer"
- Peter Gabriel - innovative video which had lots of airtime on MTV
How did "dinosaurs" like Genesis adapt to the change in musical styles?
- Phil Collins became the lead vocalist of Genesis after Peter Gabriel left - the band went from progressive rock to poppier - both Collins and Peter Gabriel had success as solo artists
Who was Huey Lewis and the News?
- also did not align with the new wave or new traditionalism - created music that sounded old fashioned, which created a wholesome feel that contrasted with edgier music of the time
Who was Tears for Fears and why were they significant?
- based their style on the British synthesizer-pop - the album Songs from the Big Chair became popular internationally due to MTV promotion
What was MTV and when was it created?
- created in the 1980s - played 24 hours of music videos - creators debated whether to show promotional videos from record companies or show more artistic, less commercial videos.
Who was Duran Duran?
- dancable music - "Hungry like the Wolf" - very successful group of the second British invation
Who was AC/DC?
- did not align with the new wave or new traditionalism - influenced by British blues rock - had success in the US in 1979
Who was Daryl Hall and John Oates?
- duo who had connections with the black rhythm and blues scene of the 1960s and 1970s, particularly in Philadelphia - blue eyed soul
Who was Wham! ?
- duo who was successful in the US and UK - blue eyed soul, based on 1960s black pop - sang "Wake me Up Before You Go Go"
Who were the Bangles?
- female rock group - the album Different Light was popular - sang "Manic Monday" and "Walk like an Egyptian"
Who was Cyndi Lauper and why was she significant?
- had a strong and fierce image - her album She's So Unusual featured the hit "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" - powerful voice and woman focused lyrics - wrote broadway musical "Kinky Boot"
Who was Prince and why was he significant?
- he asserted racial difference on MTV and sexuality in pop music before anyone else - he wrote and produced his own music, as well as other artists - doo-wop, funk style - autobiographical film Purple Rain was a success - sang "1999"
Who was Tom Petty?
- he had a 1960s-inspired style - sang "Free Fallin'" - part of the Traveling Wilburys
Who was Michael Jackson and why was he significant?
- he was part of the Jackson 5 until 1975 - produced ambitious videos like "Thriller" - appealed to both white and black audiences - wrote his own music - unique music, driven by a strong beat from black disco, later incorporated R&B - his life drama overshadowed his career - sang "Billie Jean"
Who were the Police?
- new wave band who created sophisticated musical arrangements and poetic lyrics - Sting was the guitar and vocalist - sang "Don't Stand so Close to Me"
What happened to music in the 1980s concerning earlier styles?
- new wave bands used elements of pre-hippie rock - a number of bands and artists revisited older styles
Who was Culture Club?
- pop-oriented group - singer is Boy George - visual act - known for being kind of weird - "Karma Chameleon"
Who was MTV's initial audience, and who changed that?
- primarily white teenagers in the Midwest - Michael Jackson's music video "Billie Jean" helped to break color lines and increase the networks popularity.
Who was U2?
- similar style to the Police - innovative song arrangements and artistic lyrics - sang "Pride (In the Name of Love)"
Who was Olivia Newton John?
- singer who stared in Grease - changed her image in the '80s to a more aggressive and sensual one
Who was Michael Bolton?
- soul singer who had success in the '80s and '90s - never had success with black audiences
Who was John Mellencamp?
- started as John Cougar - had a small-town, midwestern image - had success with his album American Fool
Who was Modonna and why was she important?
- started as a professional dancer - music was driven by a dance beat - music and videos explored issues of sexual conduct, racial issues, women's roles, and spirituality - sang "Like a Virgin"
Who was Janet Jackson and why was she significant?
- successful as a tv actress and artist - dance and visual elements played an important role in her videos - sexuality
Who were the Traveling Wilburys?
- supergroup consisting of Tom Petty, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne.
Who was Eurythmics and why were they significant?
- synthesizer-pop sound - the video for "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of These)" is noteworthy for its surreal imagery, different from videos of that time
Who were the Go-Go's?
- they were the first successful all-female new wave group - lead singer Belinda Carlisle also had success as a solo artist (Heaven is a Place) - sang "We Got the Beat"
"The Promise Land"
Bruce Springsteen
Who are some examples of bands who continued their success from the '60s to the '70s and '80s without changing their style?
Foreigner, Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, and Styx
What challenges did MTV face?
Having enough content to fill the day because record companies were reluctant to invest in promotional videos before cable tv was widely available.
"Like a Virgin"
Madonna
"Billie Jean"
Michael Jackson
Who was Quincy Jones?
Michael Jackson's producer
