History of Rock and Roll Quiz #7
The music market catered to a singular audience in the 1970s
False
Throughout the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, Eric Clapton rarely recorded under his name
False
U2 lead singer Bono can be described as a cocky vocal prodigy who had success come to him early
False
One common thread found throughout 1970s popular music is an increased use of technology (synthesizers, amplification, effects etc.)
True
The music of the British mainstream bands was typically more aggressive sounding than their American counterparts
True
The Southern Rock band that established the return of rock to it R&B roots was:
Allison Brothers
The text provided the example of a mellowing rock star in his late years through Eric Clapton's performance in the 1992 show
MTV unplugged
The musical career of Bruce Springsteen can be described as
One graced with longevity and a relatively consistent style
Who is the guitar playing British rocker who popularized use of the voice box, a device which routes the guitar signal through a tube in the singer's mouth, allowing the guitar to timbre to be shaped into words ?
Peter Frampton
The fragmentation of the music market in the early 1970s can be best explained by
The "me first" and "multiple opinion" mentality of the time
What is the name of Bruce Springsteen's excellent back up band, which included saxophonist Clarence Clemons?
The E Street Band
Which of the following is NOT true of the band Fleetwood Mac ?
The band grew harder and edgier with the additions of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham in 1974
