Final Exam MUSC 113

Quiet Riot had a successful hit with which cover song? "Cum On Feel the Noize" "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" "Photograph" "Shout at the Devil"

Cum On Feel the Noize

Surfer Rosa and Doolittle were wildly successful albums in England and became landmarks of the American indie scene in the late 1980s for which band?

Pixies

The Sugar Hill Gang became popular for recording which song? "Rapper's Delight" "The Message" "I Need Love" "Walk This Way"

Rapper's Delight

Def Jam Records was created by: Joe and Sylvia Robinson Kurtis Blow and Russell Simmons Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons Darryl McDaniels and Rick Rubin

Rick Rubin and Russel Simmons

________ is considered one of the most important independent record companies associated with the hard-core rock movement

SST Records

Which Peter Gabriel song is a tribute to hokum blues? "Big Time" "Silent Running" "Sledgehammer" "Heat of the Moment"

Sledgehammer

All of the following are bands from Seattle EXCEPT: Nirvana Soundgarden Pearl Jam Sonic Youth

Sonic Youth

_________________________ was the bassist for the Hollywood band The Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Flea

The song _________________________ by Cyndi Lauper has been viewed as an anthem for female power in rock music

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Which Police album is based on the psychological writings of Carl Jung? Synchronicity Outlandos d'Amour The Unforgettable Fire Ghosts in the Machine

Synchronicity

Red Hot Chili Peppers covered which Stevie Wonder song? "Living for the City" "Fingertips, Pt. 2" "Higher Ground" "Epic"

Higher Ground

Which Ice-T song samples Curtis Mayfield's "Pusherman"? "I'm Your Pusher" "Don't Believe the Hype" "O.G. Original Gangsta" "**** Tha Police"

I'm Your Pusher

Iron Butterfly's song _________________________ is often viewed as a precursor to later heavy metal music.

In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida

The Traveling Wilburys included all of the following musicians EXCEPT: John Mellencamp George Harrison Tom Petty Jeff Lynne

John Mellencamp

Daryl Hall previously worked with: George Michael George Clinton Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff Brian Setzer

Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff

Which rap record was the first to hit number one on the pop album chart? Raising Hell Fear of a Black Planet Criminal Minded Licensed to Ill

Licensed to Ill

Which album did Faith No More release when singer Mike Patton joined the band? Epic The Real Thing Angel Dust Mr. Bungle

The Real Thing

How is the music of Tears for Fears reminiscent of progressive rock? The band released concept albums. The band displayed its virtuosic playing using a synthesizer. The band's lyrics dealt with serious topics. The band blended earlier styles of rock music with synthesizer-based dance music.

The band's lyrics dealt with serious topics

How does Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." demonstrate his image of a working-class guy? The song was used by the Reagan administration to show American pride. The song supports the small-town values of the Midwest. The song portrays the decay of American values from the perspective of a Vietnam veteran. The song projects Springsteen's image of an early '50s rock-and-roll musician.

The song portrays the decay of American values from the perspective of a Vietnam veteran

Which singer adopted the "boy toy" image early in her career? Pat Benatar Olivia Newton-John Cyndi Lauper Madonna

Madonna

Dire Straits is led by which singer-songwriter-guitarist? Sting Mark Knopfler Huey Lewis Brian Setzer

Mark Knopfler

Which singer had a hit song with a cover of Otis Redding's "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay"? George Michael Michael Bolton John Oates Huey Lewis

Michael Bolton

All of the following are considered "thrash metal" artists EXCEPT: Slayer Anthrax Mötley Crüe Metallica

Motley Crue

All of the following were part of the "new wave of British heavy metal" EXCEPT: Iron Maiden Def Leppard Judas Priest Mötley Crüe

Motley Crue

Which band wore makeup, outrageous clothes, and heavily teased hair? Mötley Crüe Nirvana Pixies Alice in Chains

Motley Crue

Lemmy Kilmister formed which band? Metallica Mötley Crüe Megadeth Motörhead

Motorhead

Which R.E.M. album reached number one on both sides of the Atlantic? Document Radio Free Europe Out of Time Green

Out of Time

After leaving Black Sabbath, _________________________ went on to a successful solo career working with guitarist Randy Rhoads

Ozzy Osbourne

The Edge is the guitarist for which band? Duran Duran the Police the Smiths U2

U2

What was the first video to air on MTV? "Thriller" "Video Killed the Radio Star" "Like a Virgin" "Billie Jean"

Video Killed the Radio Star

Why was Bon Jovi NOT considered a heavy metal band by some? It had too much of a country music influence. It did not write its own songs. Heavy metal fans considered the band's sound too pop-oriented. Its albums and hit songs were on top of the charts in the United States and the United Kingdom.

heavy metal fans considered the band's sound too pop-oriented

The origins of rap music are considered to have developed: in Southern California in black communities in Detroit in New York City's urban black communities on Chicago's South Side

in New York City's urban black communities

The negative stereotypes of heavy metal fans include: laziness, vulgarity, and simplemindedness loyalty and dedication sensitivity, faithfulness to bands rejection of the status quo

laziness, vulgarity, and simplemindedness

How was Phil Collins's solo work a departure from earlier Genesis music? used sophisticated and clever lyrics made short, radio-friendly song arrangements created complex harmonies wrote lengthy songs

made short, radio-friendly song arrangements

Initially, why were most videos on MTV mainstream rock? Mainstream rock videos were the only videos available to be aired on the network. Mainstream rock was the style of music that dominated the music charts. Mainstream rock appealed to MTV's target audience of white teenagers from the Midwest. Mainstream rock allowed the acceptance of other styles of pop and rock.

mainstream rock appealed to MTV's target audience of white teenagers from the midwest

Who is Quincy Jones? music producer who worked with Michael Jackson director of the video for "Thriller" music producer of Prince's albums director of Motown Records after Berry Gordy stepped down

music producer who worked with Michael Jackson

All of the following are considered the early roots of the heavy metal style of music EXCEPT the: showmanship of Alice Cooper heavy Gothic quality of Black Sabbath progressive rock use of synthesizers by groups such as Yes heavier musical side of Led Zeppelin's songs

progressive use of synthesizers by groups such as Yes

U2's most recognizable sonic feature consists of: repeated-note figures on the guitar, soaked in echo washes of guitar sound lengthy guitar solos disco rhythmic patterns

repeated-note figures on the guitar, soaked in echo

_________________________ worked pre-hippie 1960s images to the hilt: the group's Beauty and the Beat cover featured a shot of the women clad in bath towels, seemingly in the middle of a slumber party.

the Go-Go's

Prince's musical roots are in what style of music? '60s-style Motown southern soul '70s black pop and funk disco

'70s black pop and funk

"Master of the record" was a nickname for: Grandmaster Flash Kool Herc Afrika Bambaataa KRS-One

Afrika Bambaata

Which band did Layne Staley form? Soundgarden Alice in Chains Pearl Jam Faith No More

Alice in Chains

_________________________ was the lead singer of the Eurythmics

Annie Lennox

The Guns n' Roses album featuring Sweet Child 'O Mine

Appetite for Destruction

What was the aesthetic of alternative bands? virtuoso guitar playing return to simplicity and directness of expression complex rhythmic layering rapid-fire improvisation

B. return to simplicity and directness of expression

Which singer from the Go-Go's went on to a successful solo career? Cyndi Lauper Debbie Harry Belinda Carlisle Annie Lennox

Belinda Carlisle

AC/DC was influenced by which earlier style of music? rhythm and blues rockabilly British blues rock heavy metal

British blues rock

Which album by Janet Jackson demonstrated her new image of independence and confidence? Rhythm Nation 1814 Control Good Times janet

Control

George "Boy George" O'Dowd was the lead singer for which British band? Duran Duran Eurythmics A Flock of Seagulls Culture Club

Culture Club

power ballads Read Answer Items for Question 10 speed metal Read Answer Items for Question 10 Zulu Nation Read Answer Items for Question 10 scratching Read Answer Items for Question 10 "I Need Love" Read Answer Items for Question 10 the Beastie Boys Read Answer Items for Question 10 Fear of a Black Planet Read Answer Items for Question 10 Queen Latifah Read Answer Items for Question 10 Eddie Vedder Read Answer Items for Question 10 Freaky Styley A. a rap ballad by LL Cool J B. lead singer of Pearl Jam C. among the first to use digital sampling D. a style of song where a singer demonstrates his sensitive side E. album by Public Enemy F. community organization created by Afrika Bambaataa G. Red Hot Chili Peppers album produced by George Clinton H. rotating a record in reverse and forward directions I. named female rapper of the year by Rolling Stone in 1990 J. style of music known for fast tempos and virtuosic guitar solos

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All of the following bands demonstrate a traditionalist style EXCEPT: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers the Traveling Wilburys Devo Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

Devo

"The Reflex" was a groundbreaking video by: Duran Duran Bow Wow Wow A Flock of Seagulls ABC

Duran Duran

the moonwalk Read Answer Items for Question 13 the "Material Girl" Read Answer Items for Question 13 Jimmy Jam Read Answer Items for Question 13 the Go-Go's Read Answer Items for Question 13 Sting Read Answer Items for Question 13 Angus Young Read Answer Items for Question 13 Henry Rollins Read Answer Items for Question 13 Bad Brains Read Answer Items for Question 13 "Color Me Impressed" Read Answer Items for Question 13 Tattoo You Read Answer Items for Question 13 Answer A. nickname for Madonna B. guitarist for AC/DC C. producer-songwriter who worked with Janet Jackson D. lead singer of Black Flag E. dance step made famous by Michael Jackson F. bassist for the Police G. hard-core song by the Replacements H. first successful all-female new-wave band I. a foundational album of the hard-core movement J. 1980s album by the Rolling Stones

the moonwalk E the "Material Girl" A Jimmy Jam C the Go-Go's H Sting F Angus Young B Henry Rollins D Bad Brains I "Color Me Impressed" G Tattoo You J

All of the following are critiques about rap music EXCEPT: it is viewed as "not music" because rappers do not play instruments the music industry worried about it outselling rock records it is often thought of as incorporating offensive and vulgar words it is viewed as misogynistic and violent

the music industry worried about it outselling rock records

Megadeth is an example of: hair metal thrash metal speed metal blues metal

thrash metal

"Break spinning" is a technique that involves: incorporating little-known music using catchy instrumental passages and extending the music between two turntables rotating a record in reverse and then forward commenting on music and encouraging listener participation

using catchy instrumental passages and extending the music between two turntables