Rock and Roll: Chapter 8

The band King Crimson is best known for what style of rock?

progressive rock

The Allman Brothers Band was best known for what style of rock?

southern rock

This performer explored dark themes and ended his shows in a gruesome way, even acting out his own death.

Alice Cooper

This lyricist co-wrote many hits, including "Your Song," with Elton John.

Bernie Taupin

Ozzy Osborne was the lead singer of

Black Sabbath

Ziggy Stardust was the alter ego of what influential glam rock singer?

David Bowie

This influential jazz trumpeter began fusing jazz and rock in the 1970s.

Miles Davis

Tommy was a concept album by

The Who

Guitarist Jimmy Page played in which two blues-based bands?

The Yardbirds and Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" was based on a song by

Willie Dixon

The "country" instrument featured in the Eagles' arrangement of "Take It Easy" is a

banjo

"Roundabout" is organized in a

compound AABA form

Creedence Clearwater Revival was best known for what style of rock?

country rock

All of the following bands formed in the American South EXCEPT

except: Deep Purple Lynyrd Skynyrd The Allman Brothers Band The Charlie Daniels Band

These two jazz-rock groups were known for arrangements that prominently feature horns.

Blood, Sweat, & Tears and Chicago

After beginning her career behind the scenes as a songwriter, this artist became a successful performer during the 1970s with albums such as Tapestry.

Carole King

This country rock group included former members of Buffalo Springfield, the Hollies, and the Byrds.

Crosby, Stills & Nash

The song "Highway Star," often cited as influential on the development of heavy metal, was recorded by which band?

Deep Purple

The album We're Only in It for the Money was a satirical take on the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band produced by

Frank Zappa

Singer and flute player Ian Anderson led what progressive rock band?

Jethro Tull

This Canadian singer-songwriter experimented with avant-garde and jazz styles on albums including The Hissing of Summer Lawns and Mingus.

Joni Mitchell

All four members of this blues-rock band wore theatrical costumes and makeup onstage.

KISS

The members of the Eagles met while playing in the backing band for which singer?

Linda Ronstadt

The stage show for this band's concept album The Wall featured a wall being built on stage between the band and the audience.

Pink Floyd

This band blended Latin rhythms with blues-influenced improvisation in songs like "Evil Ways" and "Oye Como Va."

Santana

While he was performing with the band Genesis, Peter Gabriel was known for

acting out songs using costumes and props

All of the following elements were typical of glam rock EXCEPT

except: clear-cut, tradational gender roles and identities the creation of stage personas songs about science fiction, alienatin, and glam culture androgynous clothing

Progressive rock was typically characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

except: simple arrangements and a lack of instrumental sections spiritual or philosophical lyrics a focus on concept albums influences from classical music

The "hippie aesthetic" in music is based on the idea that the rock musician should

produce sophisticated music that will stand up to repeated listening

After 1972, the band Steely Dan focused on

recording in the studio