MUH2017 Quiz 5
Kiss was known for?
All of the above: Use of pyrotechnics during performances Wearing cartoonish costumes Having action figures made in their likeness
What is a "Tri-Tone"?
All of the above: - the devils interval - an interval that was forbidden in classical music - a sound that Black Sabbath used
Harry Chapin, Don McLean and Jim Croce were all
American singer/songwriters
Recently, Rod Stewart has been recording and performing music in this style
Big band jazz
Which band performed the song "Iron Man"
Black Sabbath
Which band was NOT known for incorporation "classical" music into their composition?
Black Sabbath
Which band featured a horn section?
Blood, Sweat and Tears
The Band backed up which musician?
Bob Dylan
Who of the following was not considered "Glam Rock"?
Cat Stevens (Alice Cooper, Kiss, and David Bowie are Glam Rock)
The music of Santana combines all of the following styles except? - Latin, - Blues - Classical - Rock
Classical
This band combined all of the following types of music except? (Santana - Oye Como Va)
Classical
What genre of rock is this song? (Eagles - Take it Easy)
Country Rock
"Ziggy Stardust" was the alter ego of which singer?
David Bowie
One of the first groups to bridge rock and classical music was
Deep Purple
Which of the following was NOT a "progressive rock" band: - Yes - Emerson, Lake and Palmer - Earth Wind and Fire - King Crimson
Earth, Wind and Fire
Which band has a hit with the instrumental "Frankenstein"
Edgar Winter Group
One of the features of "Progressive Rock" was that it was based on the blues
False
Robert Plant was known for his low, expressionless voice
False
Steely Dan's early recordings were heavily influenced by jazz music
False
Charlie Daniels is known for playing which instrument
Fiddle
Steppenwolf was fronted by a singer who was born in which country?
Germany
Southern rock combined elements of all the following except
Glam rock
Who of the following was not a british singer/songwriter? - Elton John - Cat Stevens - Van Morrison - James Taylor
James Taylor
Weather Report, Return to Forever and Miles Davis played what style of music?
Jazz-fusion
Which band's singer also played the flute?
Jethro Tull
Which state was not known for "southern rock" bands
Louisiana
Which band wrote a song as a "reply" to Neil Young's song "Southern Man"
Lynyrd Skynard
Which musician joined the Doobie Brothers and gave them more of a jazz sound?
Michael McDonald
Which musician sometimes performed with Crosby, Still and Nash?
Neil Young
Jimmy Page was known for
Playing the guitar with a bow
What style of rock did Crimson play?
Progressive rock
"Fusion" music combined jazz music with?
Rock music
Duane Allman was known for playing which instrument
Slide Guitar
The Outlaws, the Marshall Tucker Band and .38 Special played in what style?
Southern Rock
Which band was not a "southern rock" band? - The Outlaws - The Eagles - Lynyrd Skynard - Charlie Daniels Band
The Eagles
The guitarist of this band was previously in?
The Yardbirds
Brian Wilson produced the early record of which band?
Three Dog Night
Both Eric Clapton and Duane Allman played guitar with Derek and Dominoes
True
Frank Zappa's music often incorporated humorous lyrics
True
In progressive rock, keyboard players typically had many keyboard instruments on stage
True
The Allman Brothers were known for the extended jams at live performances
True
The Band is featured in the movie "The Last Waltz"
True
A band that was known for writing songs that could last an entire album side was?
Yes
Identify the artist of this song (Yes - Roundabout)
Yes
What is a mellotron?
an early synthesizer capable of producing sounds of stringed instruments
What style of music does this song represent? (Allman Brothers Whipping Post)
southern rock
Genesis was one of the first bands to combine progressive rock with
theatrics
The "toxic twins" were members of which band?
Aerosmith
During live performances, which musician would simulate being hanged or having his head cut off by a guillotine?
Alice Cooper
ZZ Top are from which state?
Texas