Music 151 Exam 11

Which group stood as America's strongest contribution to early heavy metal? a. Blue Oyster Cult b. Van Halen c. Aerosmith d. Black Sabbath e. Judas Priest

a. Blue Oyster Cult

What artist preceded Bob Marley as Island's biggest reggae star? a. Jimmy Cliff b. Alton Ellis c. Peter Tosh d. Millie Small

a. Jimmy Cliff

What religious system is associated with reggae music? a. Rastafarian b. Hindu c. Voodoo d. Santeria

a. Rastafarian

Of the following songs, which would not be considered a predecessor to the bloom of heavy metal? a. The Beatles, "Hey Jude" b. Iron Butterfly, "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" c. Steppenwolf, "Born to be Wild" d. Cream, "Sunshine of your Love"

a. The Beatles, "Hey Jude"

What instrumental ska group became the most popular inside and outside of Jamaica and also performed as the rhythm section for many Jamaican solo ska vocalists? a. The Skatalites b. The Specials c. The Maytals d. The Wailers

a. The Skatalites

True or False: The inclusion of the power ballad developed with the growth and commercialization of heavy metal. a. True b. False

a. True

Who was responsible for the creation of Island records and exposing Jamaican music to the rest of the world? a. Bob Marley b. Chris Blackwell c. Desmond Dekker d. Alton Ellis

b. Chris Blackwell

True or False: Heavy Metal as a style emphasizes dancing. a. True b. False

b. False

True or False: The role of the guitar and piano in ska music was a constant emphasis on beats 1 & 3, giving it a march-like feel. a. True b. False

b. False

What seminal guitar technique was first explored on the Yardbird's 1966 recording "Shapes of Things?" a. Fuzz Tone b. Feedback c. Bottleneck Slide d. Tape Delay

b. Feedback

What other notable guitar player is an alum of the Yardbirds? a. Pete Townshend b. Jeff Beck c. Peter Frampton d. Stevie Ray Vaughn

b. Jeff Beck

What band was Jimmy Page involved with that eventually evolved into Led Zeppelin? a. Cream b. The Yardbirds c. The Animals d. Iron Butterfly

b. The Yardbirds

The 1970's saw the fragmentation of society into distinct groups (thus, the fragmenting of musical genres into many sub genres), otherwise described by historian Joe Stuessy as: a. "fragment-ism" b. "us-ism" c. "me-ism" d. "one-ism"

c. "me-ism"

Eric Clapton recorded "I Shot the Sheriff," a cover of what legendary reggae artist? a. Jimmy Cliff b. Alton Ellis c. Bob Marley d. Millie Smal

c. Bob Marley

What cultural tradition did Led Zeppelin begin to utilize, thus influencing the image of British heavy metal to follow? a. The legacy of the Russian czars b. Polish folk culture c. Celtic folk traditions d. Scandinavian folklore and mythology

c. Celtic folk traditions

What guitar player had his career start with his involvement with the Yardbirds? a. Jimi Hendrix b. Robert Johnson c. Eric Clapton d. Pete Townshend

c. Eric Clapton

What was the Jamaican folk style that predated reggae and ska? a. Raga b. Soca c. Mento d. Garmelan

c. Mento

What was the most popular medium for the new popular music to be spread to the people of Jamaica? a. State fun radio stations b. Live performances and music festivals c. Portable "Sound Systems" d. Record sold and played in the home

c. Portable "Sound Systems"

The musical foundation of a heavy metal song lies in the a. Technical guitar solos b. Vocal cues by the lead singer c. Reoccurring powerful bass line d. Technical virtuosity of the drummer

c. Reoccurring powerful bass line

What Jamaican musical style served as a segue from ska into reggae? a. Soca b. Raga c. Rocksteady d. Burru

c. Rocksteady

Of the following albums, which would be the most clear influence for heavy metal? a. The Beatles, Sgt. Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band b. The Grateful Dead, The Grateful Dead c. The Rolling Stones, Aftermath d. Joni Mitchell, Song to a Seagull

c. The Rolling Stones, Aftermath

Which of the following is not true about the band Black Sabbath? a. Featured lead singer Ozzy Osbourne b. Exhibited a full-blown heavy metal style in sound and in occult imagery c. Was formed before Led Zeppelin, but did not reach commercial success until the mid 70's d. Relied on heavy bass riffs and blaring vocals

c. Was formed before Led Zeppelin, but did npt reach commercial success until the mid 70's

What influence helped push Jamaica's musical growth in the 1950's? a. American country music from the south b. The British craze of skiffle c. Latin music from South America d. America rhythm and blues

d. America rhythm and blues

What group did Eric Clapton form with drummer Ginger Baker and bassist Jack Bruce? a. Black Sabbath b. Led Zeppelin c. The Who d. Cream

d. Cream

Which of the following groups would not be considere stadium or arena rock? a. Van Halen b. Aerosmith c. Rush d. Devo e. Styx

d. Devo

Aside from fast moving fingers, what technical element did Eddie Van Halen use on guitar? a. Travis Picking b. Bottle Slide c. Appoggiaturas d. Harmonics

d. Harmonics

What band marked the transition from blues-based British rock bands of the late 1960's to heavy metal of the 1970's? a. Cream b. The Jimi Hendrix Experience c. Black Sabbath d. Led Zepellin

d. Led Zepellin

Who was the first artist to bring a hit to Island Records? a. Alton Ellis b. Bob Marley c. Desmond Dekker d. Millie Small

d. Millie Small

Who of the following artists were not directly influenced by the music of Jamaican and Island Records? a. Stevie Wonder b. The Police c. The Specials d. Procol Harum

d. Procol Harum

Which of the following are not characteristic of heavy metal and its audience? a. Audience generally white male teenagers b. Large stage productions that include smoke machines, light shows and pyrotechnics c. Lyrics and visual themes draw from horror movies, emphasizing gore and violence d. Themes included a disgust for excess and abundance of wealth in the United States

d. Themes included a disgust for excess and abundance of wealth in the United States