History of Rock: Chapter 7- The Growing Rock Monster (1970-'75)
This performer explored dark themes and ended his shows in a gruesome way, even acting out his own death
Alice Cooper
The lyricist co-wrote many hits, including Your Song with Elton John
Bernie Taupin
Ozzy Osbourne was the leader singer of
Black Sabbath
These two jazz 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
All of the following elements were typical of glam rock EXCEPT
Clear cut, traditional gender roles and identities
Creedence Clearwater Revival was best known for what style of rock?
Country rock
This country rock group included former members of Buffalo Springfield, the Hollies, and the Byrds.
Crosby, Stills, & Nash
Ziggy Stardust was the alter ego of what influential glam rock singer?
David Bowie
All of the following bands formed in the American South EXCEPT
Deep Purple
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 Peppers 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
This influential jazz trumpeter began jazz and rock in the 1970s
Miles Davis
The stage show for this bands concept album The Wall featured a wall being built on stage between the band and the audience
Pink Floyd
The band King Crimson is best known for what style of rock?
Progressive rock
This band blended Latin rhythms with blues influenced improvisation in songs like Evil Ways and Oye Como Va
Santana
The Allman Brothers Band was best known for what style of rock?
Southern rock
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
While he was performing with the band Genesis, Peter Gabriel was known for
acting out songs using costumes and props
The "country" instrument featured in the Eagles arrangement of "Take It Easy" is a
banjo
Roundabout is organized in a
compound AABA form
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 studio
Progressive rock was typically characterized by all of the following EXCEPT
simple arrangements and a lack of instrumental sections