MUS 105 Final Exam

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Released in 1965 "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" features Keith Richards signature:

Guitar riff

Along with being a political activist, Woody Guthrie mastered what instruments?

Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle and Harmonica

Jimi Hendrix and Patti Smith both had success with the song "Hey Joe?"

TRUE

When Brian Jones left the Rolling Stones in 1969, it was Mick Taylor who replaced him?

TRUE

Charlie Watts joined the Rolling Stones in what year to complete their classic line-up?

1963

In which year did the March on Washington occur?

1963

In what year did Wilson Picket sign a deal with Atlantic Records?

1964

The Who were officially formed as a band in what year?

1964

Bob Dylan met and became friends with the Beatles in what year?

1965

In what year did Frank Zappa form and become leader of the "Mothers of Invention?"

1965

"Gimme Some Lovin'" was a hit for the Spencer Davis Group in what year?

1967

The Summer of Love is credited to what year ______?

1967

In which year was the Civil Rights activist Martin Luther King assassinated?

1968

In what year was the MC5's most successful album, titled "Kick out the Jams", released?

1969

Pete Townshend's famous rock opera, Tommy, was written for The Who in what year?

1969

The Johnny Cash Show began airing on the ABC television network in what year?

1969

What year did The Beatles officially break up as a band?

1970

What year was the Grateful Dead album American Beauty released?

1970

Identify the year that the New York Dolls were formed in New York City?

1971

Marvin Gaye finally took creative control of his music with the album What's Goin' On. What year was this album released?

1971

In what year did The Sex Pistols first hit, Anarchy in the UK, reach the UK top 40 (#38)?

1976

John Lennon was assassinated by Mark David Chapman in the year ________?

1980

Louis Jordan was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in what year?

1987

In what year was Woody Guthrie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

1988

In what year were the Beach Boys inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

1988

In what year did Little Richard work with Irish rock band U2?

1989

In what year was David Bowie inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

1996

In what year did The Carter Family album Can the Circle be Unbroken: Country Music's First Family (released in 1935) win a Grammy lifetime achievement award?

1999

David Bowie retired himself (albeit temporarily) from the entertainment industry after suffering a heart attack in what year?

2003

In what year did the Fisk Jubilee Singers receive a "star" on the Music City Walk of Fame?

2006

James Brown died in hospital of pneumonia at the age of 73. His death came, tragically, on Christams Day of what year?

2006

Chuck Berry passed away in March of what year?

2017

Before he was shot in a Los Angeles hotel in 1964, how many top 40 hits did Sam Cooke have make the charts?

29

Jimmie Rodgers wrote 13 Blue Yodels. However, after he gave them real titles (in brackets in your book), how many still contained the word "blue," or, "blues"?

4

Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 after suffering a heart attack from his declining health. When Elvis died, he was...

42

Buddy Holly had how many top 40 charting hits between August 1957 and August 1958?

7

How many Grammy Awards did Prince win for his music?

7

__________ Cochran recorded "Summer Time Blues" and "Twenty Flight Rock".

Eddie

The first Rolling Stones album to feature all Jagger/Richards compositions was __________?

Aftermath

What is the name of the Dj who coined the term "Rock and Roll" in relation to what we call Rock 'n' Roll today?

Alan Freed

Jan and Dean signed a deal with what company in 1961?

Aldon music

The Billboard "Hot 100" charting system, released in 1958, replaced which of the following outdated measures of a song's success?

All of the above

Which of the following was a hit song for Carl Perkins'?

All of the above

What famous beat poet did Bob Dylan record "Subterranean Homesick Blues" with in 1971?

Allen Ginsberg

The first song recorded in the Cajun style was?

Allons à Lafayette

Match the following Janis Joplin hits to the correct backing band...?

Ball and Chain : Big Brother and the Holding CompanyTry (Just a Little Bit Harder) : Kosmic Blues BandGet it While You Can : Full Tilt Boogie

Elvis Presley may have been the King of Rock 'n' Roll. But, who was recognized as the first rock 'n' roll superstar?

Bill Haley

Which artist made Big Joe Turner's song 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' internationally famous?

Bill Haley and the Comets

What is the title of Alice Cooper's first #1 charting album (in the USA and UK)?

Billion Dollar Babies

What English City was Black Sabbath formed in?

Birmingham

Black Sabbath's first official album was released in 1970, and was titled...?

Black Sabbath

The song "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley became a national hit because of what movie?

Blackboard Jungle

In which 2007 film was the music of Blind Lemon Jefferson featured ?

Blake Snake Moan

What did Keith Moon do on the "Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" live TV show that left the host, audience and even his band members in shock?

Blew up his drums with gunpowder

Blues musician Blind Willie Mctell used the following aliases when recording for other labels...

Blind Sammie Georgia Bill Hot Shot Willie

Which album did Bob Dylan record that we now consider to be the first serious double album?

Blonde on Blonde

Which of the following are Jeff Beck albums?

Blow by Blow Truth Beck-ology Beck-Ola *double check

Fats Domino had an international rock and roll hit with what early Country Music song?

Blueberry Hill

Bill Monroe is credited with developing which of the following styles?

Bluegrass

Jethro Tull was a British band that would be best classified as what type of ensemble?

Blues band

Robert Allen Zimmerman is more commonly known by his stage name...?

Bob Dylan

According to the course text, which popular musicians did Woodie Guthrie directly influence?

Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen

Inspiration for the Beatles 1967 masterpiece Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album came from recording techniques used by:

Brian Wilson

The Crickets were the backing group for which artist?

Buddy Holly

The song "Not Fade Away" was a hit for the British rock band the Rolling Stones in 1964 after it was a 1957 hit for the original artist...?

Buddy Holly

Waylon Jennings played electric bass for which 1950s rock pioneer?

Buddy Holly

In 1971, Isaac Hayes wrote the theme song for the movie Shaft, which later became a hit TV series in 1973, and acheived success again with the revised theme in Shaft 2000?

TRUE

In 1987 Hank Williams was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

TRUE

In 1994, Bob Dylan became the first person to appear on MTV unplugged.

TRUE

In a freak accident, Yardbirds lead singer Keith Relf was electrocuted and died while playing the electric bass at home?

TRUE

When Elvis served in the US Army, he was stationed for 18 months in Friedberg, Germany?

TRUE

While Elvis was serving in the Army, Col. Parker was able to maintain a steady release of Elvis records due to pre-recording several singles and albums?

TRUE

Woodie Guthrie's most popular album is titled Dust Bowl Ballads?

TRUE

On July 5, 1954 Elvis recorded Bill Monroe's "Blue Moon of Kentucky" and...?

That's All Right Mama

"The Twist" was a song that was released seperately two years in a row and reached #1 in both years. This song was performed and backed by...

Chubby Checker and Dick Clark

Which of the following songs were charting hits for the Meters?

Cissy Strut Fiyo On the Bayou

The Fab Four's first USA appearance was on "The Ed Sullivan Show" on what date?

February 6, 1964

Identify the country of origin associated with the following string instruments used in early Country Music.

Fiddle : Britain Guitar : Spain Mandolin : Italy Banjo : West Africa

How many albums has Pete Seeger released?

More than 76 albums

In the year 1968, the New Yardbirds rebranded to became which band?

Led Zeppelin

Which Led Zeppelin album cover uses symbols/emblems to represent each band member?

Led Zeppelin IV

Which member of the Beatles passed several songs to the duo Peter and Gordon because he was dating Peter Asher's sister?

Paul McCartney

Which member of the Beatles switched from guitar and piano to bass in 1961?

Paul McCartney

In 1954, Sam Phillips signed Johnny Cash AND Carl Perkins to Sun Records?

TRUE

In 1963 Peter, Paul and Mary performed at the March on Washington where Dr. Martin Luther King Junior gave his "I Have a Dream" speech.

TRUE

In 1967, The Stooges began their career under the name the Psychedelic Stooges?

TRUE

According to the course text book, the most influential Country artist of all time is Hank...?

Williams

What Blues artist, known for his philanthropy in the blues community, is credited with creating the Blues Heaven Foundation?

Willie Dixon

Which famous bluesman was once a "Golden Gloves" heavyweight-boxing champion?

Willie Dixon

Who, from the following list of Blues artists, was an artist and staff writer for Chess Records?

Willie Dixon

What is Sam Phillips famous for?

Forming Sun Records

"Masters of War" is a pacifist song against war?

TRUE

In what year did Peter, Paul, and Mary make their debut at Greenwich Village's The Bitter End?

1961

John Hammond singed Bob Dylan to Columbia Records in what year?

1961

Elvis' #1 hit song "Good Luck Charm" was his last chart topping hit for several years. The very next #1 hit would be "Suspicious Minds" in 1969. In what year was "Good Luck Charm" a #1 hit?

1962

"Beatlemania" was declared in what year?

1963

Place the following Sly and the Family Stone hits in order of their release.

1) Dance to the Music Rationale: 1 2) Stand! Rationale: 2 3) I Want to Take You Higher Rationale: 3 4) Family Affair Rationale: 4 5) If You Want Me to Stay Rationale: 5

In the space of five months in 1977, the Sex pistols were associated with (and dumped from) three record companies. Identify the correct order that the Sex Pistols were with these companies?

1) EMI Records Rationale: 1 2) A&M Records Rationale: 2 3) Virgin Records Rationale: 3

Place the following 1970s #1 charting albums in order of their release...?

1) Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out Rationale: 1 2) Sticky Fingers Rationale: 2 3) Exile On Main Street Rationale: 3 4) Goats Head Soup Rationale: 4 5) It's Only Rock 'n' Roll Rationale: 5 6) Black and Blue Rationale: 6 7) Some Girls Rationale: 7

Hank Williams had how many #1 hits during his career? Please answer numerically (i.e" 1, 7, 17, 21 etc.)

11

The standard blues form has how many bars?

12

Blind Willie McTell was an accomplished guitarist. However, his guitar of choice had how many strings?

12 strings

How many times did the DC5 appear on the Ed Sullivan show?

13

How old was Keith Moon when he joined The Who?

17

According to your course text, between what years was there a big migration north (especially to Chicago) of blues musicians?

1910-1930

Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo Mississippi in what year?

1935

Bob Dylan was born in the year...?

1941

In what year were the doo-wop group the Platters formed?

1953

In what year did Chuck Berry become friends with his idol, Muddy Waters during a road trip to Chicago?

1955

Which year would we consider to the most important and pivotal year in Elvis' career rock 'n' roll career?

1956

Buddy Holly's first #1 hit song, "That'll Be The Day," was released in what year?

1957

In what year did Jerry Lee Lewis' song, "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" simultaneously top the Country, R&B, and Pop charts?

1957

In what year did the Kingston Trio win a Grammy award in the Country Music category (Folk didn't exist as a category yet) for their hit song "Tom Dooley"

1958

Berry Gordy founded Motown in Detroit, MI in what year?

1959

In what year did the Beatles first perform in Hamburg?

1960

"Jennie Lee" was Jan and Dean's first top 10 hit. This song tells the story of...?

A local burlesque dancer

The Jackson Five's four #1 hits in a row in 1970 were...?

ABC The Love You Save I Want You Back I'll Be There

At the peak of their career, which hit song brought the Ronettes great success?

Be My Baby

Match the following hit songs with the Girl Group who recorded it and had charting success.

Be My Baby : The Ronnettes Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow : The Shirelles Da Do Ron Ron : The Crystals

Match the following details surrounding the "From Spirituals to Swing" concert in New York City... - Artist and Venue - Promoter and Year - Original Artist and Cause of Death

Big Bill Broonzy : Carnegie Hall John Hammond : 1938 Robert Johnson : Murder

Janis Joplin joined which band in the year 1966?

Big Brother and the Holding Co.

Who was the artist that became an influence on 1950's rock 'n' roll artists after he introduced a heavy backbeat?

Big Joe Turner

Elton John performed a successful six-year residency in Las Vegas with an internationally renowned show titled "The Red Piano." At what famous Las Vegas casino did he perform.

Caesars Palace

One of the earliest music videos (called Scopitone) was made by Neil Sedaka in Italy. The song he performed for the film was?

Calendar Girl

What musical concept is utilized frequently in Early Blues music?

Call and response

Of these record companies, which were known as the "Big Four," and dominated the music industry in the 1940s and 1950s?

Capitol Columbia Decca RCA Victor

What convicted murderer did the Beach Boys collaborate with to record the song Never Learn Not to Love?

Charles Manson

Who became Jimi Hendrix' manager after convincing him to move to London while playing in Greenwich Village in 1966?

Chas Chandler

With respect to guitar playing, which of the following artists was more influential in the 1950s?

Chuck Berry

The following were all famous Tin Pan Alley songwriting partners except for...

Coaster and Platter

John Lennon borrowed a line from Chuck Berry's "You Can't Catch Me" for his song...?

Come Together

Which Surf Music icon wrote the Grammy-nominated song "Misirlou"?

Dick Dale

Eric Clapton was the lead guitarist for what Power Trio band from 1966-1968?

Cream

As an aspiring singer gaining popularity in the rock 'n' roll world, David Jones changed his name to David Bowie to make sure he would not be confused with what other pop star?

Davey Jones

Graham Nash left the Hollies in 1968 to be a founding member of a new group with which two other well established musicians?

David Crosby Stephen Stills

Identitfy the original members of the Beach Boys.

Dennis Wilson Mike Love Al Jardine Brian Wilson Carl Wilson

Although spending most of his life in Phoenix Arizona, Alice Cooper was born and spent his formative years in what American city famous for churning out successful rock/pop musicians?

Detroit

The famous rock 'n' roll beat known as the "Bo Diddley Beat" was created by blues artist Bo Diddley in 1955. What was Bo Diddley's real name?

Ellas McDaniel

The song Blue Moon of Kentucky was famously covered by?

Elvis Patsy Cline

After returning from the Army in 1960 Elvis entered the charts at #2 with this album?

Elvis is Back

Before masterminding the rise of Elvis to be "the King of Rock 'n' Roll," Col. Tom Parker managed the careers of Little Richard and Chuck Berry?

FALSE

Big Bill Broonzy never played with a band?

FALSE

Big Bill Broonzy wrote and recorded Cross Road Blues and Sweet Home Chicago?

FALSE

Bob Dylan was class president in his freshman year at the University of Minnesota?

FALSE

Bob Dylan's Nashville Skyline was a mainstream Country record featuring Johnny Cash's band the Tennessee Three?

FALSE

Brian Epstein, the Beatles manager, died in 1967 from an unexpected heart attack?

FALSE

Charlie Patton is credited with publishing the first blues song?

FALSE

Classical music was a big influence on the evolution of surf music?

FALSE

Country Music is a more significant influence on the development of Rock and Roll than Blues Music?

FALSE

Did Elvis Presley embark on any international tours after moving to RCA in 1955?

FALSE

Freddie King's instrumental Blues hit "Hide Away" is named after a famous blues venue in the Mississippi Delta.

FALSE

Jimi was influenced by the Jazz guitarist, George Benson?

FALSE

Johnny Cash's true love and wife of 35 years was Prescilla Beaulieu?

FALSE

Little Richard's first charting rock 'n' roll record was Long Tall Sally.

FALSE

Martha Reeves (Lavaille) originally worked for Berry Gordy as a pianist before being signed as an vocal artist with her group the Vandellas?

FALSE

Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry and Howlin' Wolf were all artists signed to the Sun Record label?

FALSE

Singles and EPs were made irrelevant and obsolete by the new LP (long-play) records in the mid-1950s

FALSE

The Beatles have earned 7 Grammy Awards?

FALSE

The Beatles toured the United States as a band 7 times?

FALSE

The first album Brian Johnson recorded with ACDC was Highway to Hell?

FALSE

The last album recorded by the Beatles was Let It Be?

FALSE

The lyrics of the Kingston Trio hit "Tom Dooley" are NOT based on a true story.

FALSE

The original line up of the Kingston Trio included Peter Yarrow?

FALSE

Which of the following artists did Dick Clark discover?

Fabian Frankie Avalon Chubby Checker - double check all

Who is considered the original artist of the song Blueberry Hill (hint: he recorded the song in 1941)?

Gene Autry

Identify the characters that each Beatle represented on the album cover for Abbey Road.

George Harrison : Grave Digger John Lennon : Minister - religion Ringo Starr : Undertaker Paul McCartney : Corpse

Which Parlophone producer signed the Beatles in 1962?

George Martin

Which band released a film in the 1960's about their success entitled Ferry Cross the Mersey?

Gerry and the Pacemakers

The hollow-body electric guitar was the preferred type of guitar for most 1940s blues musicians. What famous guitar company made this preferred instrument?

Gibson

The Sex Pistols had just one #1 hit (on the UK charts). What was the title of that song?

God Save the Queen

Which one of the following songs did Brian Wilson use as his his "pocket symphony" to advance the recording techniques established by Phil Spector (Spector's "Wall of Sound")?

Good Vibrations

According to your course text, there are clear roots leading to the development of Soul Music. Identify these two influences on Soul Music from the list below?

Gospel Doo-wop

In 2001, Joni Mitchell was awarded the...?

Grammy Lifetime Acheivement Award

"Race Records" became a popular term with the rise of the Blues for records produced primarily to appeal to which group of people?

Minorities

After "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" reached the top 5 on the pop, country and R & B charts , which OTHER Jerry Lee Lewis song acheived the same three charting succes?

Great Balls of Fire

Dick Dale's guitar playing is said to be heavily influenced by the music of...?

Greece (country)

In 1954, Sam Phillips teamed Elvis up with Scotty Moore and Bill Black on...?

Guitar and bass

Timothy Leary ultimately lost his position at this Ivy League school after providing students with LSD?

Harvard

What unique, and somewhat unethical, action did Sonny Boy Williamson II take to launch his career as a bluesman?

He stole the identity of another bluesman

Which of the following it songs from 1956 earned Elvis his first national #1 hit and million selling single?

Heartbreak Hotel

Jack Casady and Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane formed a popular side project called...?

Hot Tuna

Match the following "Who" songs to the correct charting year...?

I Can't Explain : 1964 My Generation : 1965 Pictures of Lily : 1967 Baba O'Riley : 1971 Who Are You : 1978

Match the following significant James Brown hit songs to their release year?

I Got You (I Feel Good) : 1965 Cold Sweat : 1967 Funky Drummer : 1968 Sex Machine : 1970 Papa Don't Take No Mess : 1974 Get Up Off Of That Thing : 1976

One of Chuck Berry's most famous songs is called Maybelline. However, this was not the original title. What was the original title?

Ida May

What song is about Bob Dylan's rejection of the protest movement in 1964?

It Ain't me Babe

Match the members of the Jackson Five to their correct birth years...?

Jackie : 1951 Tito : 1953 Jermaine : 1954 Marlon : 1957 Michael : 1958

In 1968, George Clinton formed his band Parliament using members of which famous band?

James Brown's JBs

The musicians, known as the Funk Brothers, that played on the Motown records were mostly what kind of musicians?

Jazz

Which band was Grace Slick the lead singer of?

Jefferson Airplane

Who's career came to a grinding halt when the press disclosed that he had married his 13 year old second cousin?

Jerry Lee Lewis

Who in Country Music is known as "The Singing Brakeman?"

Jimmie Rodgers

Identify the dates that the following guitarists were featured with the Yardbirds.

Jimmy Page : 1966 to 1968 Eric Clapton : 1963 to 1965 Jeff Beck : 1965 to 1966

Which member of the Clash scored music for the movie Grosse Pointe Blank?

Joe Strummer

What Blues artist had a #1 hit in 1949 with the song Boogie Chillun'?

John Lee Hooker

Which of the following Blues artists was considered to be the last link to the blues of the Deep South?

John Lee Hooker

Match the following Blues artists to their musical title/credit as described in the course text.

John Lee Hooker : Last link to the Blues of the deep South Muddy Waters : Credited with electrifying the Blues B.B. King : King of the Blues

Elton John's famous rendition of the Beatle's "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" was recorded in collaboration with which former Beatle?

John Lennon

Cilla Black's first charting hit was given to her by her friends...?

John Lennon and Paul McCartney

"The Man in Black" is the nickname for which Sun Records artist?

Johnny Cash

Which early rock 'n' roll artist was known as the Man in Black?

Johnny Cash

In the 1960s, who was known as the "Female Bob Dylan"?

Joni Mitchell

Chuck Berry's song "Johnny B. Goode" was dedicated to which individual?

Jonny Johnson

Which famous heavy metal band covered Joan Baez's song "Diamonds and Rust"?

Judas Priest's

The Grateful Dead band played at who's "Acid Test" parties?

Ken Kesey

B.B. King became so influential in the Blues that he has been referred to using royal terminology. Especially with the accolade ____ of the Blues

King

Guitarist Dick Dale is known as the...?

King of Surf Guitar

What song brought The Beach Boys back to #1 after 22 years between their last 1960s #1 single and their return to #1 in 1988?

Kokomo

Peter, Paul and Mary had hits with Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind," and which John Denver song?

Leaving on a Jet Plane

What popular Disney film did Elton John compose the music and win a Grammy Award?

Lion King

Prior to forming the Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards performed in a band together called?

Little Boy Blue and the Blues Boys

Which Howlin' Wolf song was covered by The Doors, The Rolling Stones and Sam Cooke?

Little Red Rooster

Who was the self-proclaimed "architect of rock and roll"?

Little Richard

According to the course test, who do we consider to be the fathers of rock 'n' roll?

Little Richard Chuck Berry

The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded which of the following?

Little Wing

In what state were Cajun and Zydeco music developed?

Louisiana

Which of the following songs were hits for the Kingston Trio?

M.T.A. Greenback Dollar Tom Dooley The New Frontier

Which of the following songs was NOT a 1950s hit for Little Richard?

Maybelline

Which rock star did Marianne Faithful date, showing her wild side, to contradict the impressions of innocence the press had promoted?

Mick Jagger

In 1974 Ronnie Wood replaced which member of the Rolling Stones?

Mick Taylor

The Byrds covered which Bob Dylan song?

Mr. Tambourine Man

The adoption of "the Rolling Stones" as a band name came from the title of a Blues song by which Blues artist?

Muddy Waters

According to the course text, which of the following would be the best description of Folk music?

Music by the people, for the people

The music of Barry White is often described as...?

Music for love

Which of these songs was a #1 hit for the Temptations?

My Girl

In 1953 Elvis recorded 2 songs as a gift to his mother that are now a valuable archive of Elvis' developing talent as a performer. Identify ONE of those two songs?

My Happiness

What president did Johnny Cash snub in 1970 when he claimed he couldn't remember the two songs the President specifically requested in advance?

Nixon

Match the following statements about Elvis' life to the correct answer...

On January 8th 1935 Elvis Presley was born in : Tupelo MississippiIn 1948 Elvis attended the L.C. Humes high school in : Memphis Tennessee In 1955, Col. Tom Parker negotiated the contract to manage Elvis. Parker was originally from : The Netherlands In 1957 Elvis performed his only 3 concerts outside of the USA in : Canada Elvis' last live performance was in : Indianapolis

What novel did Kenneth Kesey write while voluntarilly institutionalized?

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

John Lennon and which other Beatle were considered the main song-writing duo for the band?

Paul McCartney

Which of the following musicians were responsible for bringing folk music onto college campuses across America?

Pete Seeger Woody Guthrie The Kingston Trio

The "Wall of sound" is a famous phenomena created by which music producer?

Phil Spector

Which famous 1960s producer recorded the song "Rock 'n' Roll High School" with the Ramones at great frustration to the band?

Phil Spector

How did Bob Dylan create a new genre of music at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965?

Plugged in and went electric

Stylistically, which of the following is NOT listed in the course text book as an influence on early Country Music?

Progressive Rock

Which Peter, Paul and Mary song is often mistaken as a song about taking drugs?

Puff the Magic Dragon

Aretha Franklin covered which Otis Redding song?

Respect

Which song, originally written by Otis Redding, did Aretha Franklin take to a much higher level of success?

Respect ?

Frank Zappa's off the wall movie 200 Motels is a grandiose production involving major symphony orchestras the LA Philharmonic and the Royal Philharmonic. The film featured two rock drummers who played very unusual roles... they were?

Ringo Starr and Keith Moon

Although Phil Spector had many defining moments as a producer in the early 1960s, which hit single did he himself consider to be his best representative work?

River Deep, Mountain High

The "Sixth Stone," Ian Stewart, served as the Rolling Stones'...?

Road manager and keyboard player

Which of the following was a Bill Haley and the Comets hit song?

Rock Around the Clock

Blue Oyster Cult are credited to be the first band to use...?

Rock dots

Which of the following songs was NOT a 1950s hit for Chuck Berry?

Rocket 88

Who was the lead singer of The Faces?

Rod Stewart

Joining in the 1970s, identify the last member to join the Rolling Stones?

Ron Wood

In 1966, Bob Dylan received mixed reactions from audiences about his use of electric instruments.

TRUE

What is the name of the first Country Music song ever recorded?

Sally Goodin'

What famous single, that brought international success, was included on the Rolling Stones USA version of the album Out of Our Heads in 1965?

Satisfaction

Match the pairs of song writers that wrote songs for Aldon Music...

Sedaka : Greenfield Goffin : King Mann : Weil

Bob Dylan recorded which Blind Lemon Jefferson's song on his debut album?

See That My Grave is Kept Clean

Which of the following Beatles albums contributed to the "Paul is Dead" mystery

Sgt. Peppers and Magical Mystery Tour

Which future Sex Pistol was formerly the drummer for Souxsie and the Banshees?

Sid Vicious

Larry Graham, the famous electric bassist, is credited with inventing the 'slap bass' technique used extensively in funk music. Graham was a member of which funk band at the time?

Sly and the Family Stone

What was the title of Lieber and Stoller's career encompassing Broadway Musical?

Smokey Joe's Cafe

Who was Berry Gordy's song writing and production partner from 1957 through the Motown Detroit years?

Smokey Robinson

Judas Priest provided the foundation for a nexw genre of Heavy Metal known as...?

Speed

An arrangement by Jimi Hendrix of what song became famous because of his interpretation at the 1969 Woodstock Festival?

Star Spangled Banner

At only 12 years old, what Motown artist had a #1 hit with the song "Fingertips and a #1 album entitled 12 Year Old Genius?

Stevie Wonder

In 1964, The Supremes had three #1 hits in a row. Which of the following hits did NOT reach #1 during that same year?

Stop! In the Name of Love

Which Bob Dylan song was the first to make it into the Billboard top 40?

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Johnny Cash left which record label in 1958 to sign with Columbia Records?

Sun

Elvis Presley's record contract with RCA Victor was entered into immediately after his contract ended with what famous record company?

Sun Records

In 1954, Elvis signed on to a 52-week deal to appear on the Louisiana Hayride?

TRUE

Frank Zappa's album and song titles have always been interesting to say the least. Often they were provocative, pushed the limits of censorship, and designed to raise eyebrows. Which of the following was not a Frank Zappa album title?

Super Furry Animals

Jan and Dean had hits with which of the following songs?

Surf City Drag City Dead Man's Curve

The song "Wipeout" was originally recorded by the _________?

Surfaris

The Beach Boys song "Surfin USA" was modeled after what Chuck Berry tune?

Sweet Little Sixteen

Which of the following rhythmic devices are commonly used in traditional African music?

Syncopation Poly-rhythms Cross-rhythms

"Oxford Town" is about the racial discrimination of James Meredith in 1962 when he became the first African American to attend the University of Mississppi. Ultimately, the National Guard were brought in to secure Meredith's safe attendance to classes?

TRUE

"Shining Star," by Earth, Wind and Fire, was originally recorded as a supporting song for the movie That's The Way Of The World?

TRUE

"Soul" refers to a style of music that evolved as an expression of the need for social change in America?

TRUE

(Sittin' on the) "Dock of the Bay" is considered Otis Redding's most successful song?

TRUE

A group set up as a guitar lead power trio, means the guitarist will play both the rhythm and lead guitar parts?

TRUE

After a $35,000 buy-out from Sun records Elvis Presley's career began to surge?

TRUE

Alan Freed coined the term "Rock 'n' Roll" on his New York radio show, the Rock 'n' Roll House Party, in 1954?

TRUE

Alan Freed was investigated in the payola scandal of 1959-1960, causing him to be blacklisted (unable to get work) as a result?

TRUE

Albert King believed the flying V guitar was a great addition the Blues?

TRUE

Aldous Huxley's book The Doors of Perception was an influence on the naming of the band The Doors?

TRUE

Barry White was nicknamed the "Walrus of Love"?

TRUE

Before being the lead singer for Martha and the Vandellas, Martha Lavaille had a singing group called the Del Phis?

TRUE

Before the formation of Spark Records, Leiber and Stoller worked for Modern Records?

TRUE

Before they were called The Four Tops, this group was originally called the Four Aims?

TRUE

Buddy Holly was asked to open a show for Bill Haley and the Comets and it was considered his big career break?

TRUE

Carl Perkins had the first million selling single for Sun Records with "Blue Suede Shoes"?

TRUE

Charlie Patton brought the guitar to a position of prominence in Delta Blues?

TRUE

Charlie Patton claimed to have had 8 wives?

TRUE

Don Kirschner was known as the man with the Golden Ear?

TRUE

Doo-wop developed in the late 1940's?

TRUE

During Jim Morrison's lifetime the Doors had six platinum selling albums?

TRUE

During a family argument, lye was thrown into Willie Johnson's eyes, causing him to become blind?

TRUE

Early punk bands stripped away the excess from rock 'n' roll to put their music and statements forward as simply as possible?

TRUE

Elvis' extended run of Las Vegas shows began in 1969 at the International Hotel.

TRUE

English band "The Rolling Stones" named themselves after the Muddy Water's song "Rollin' Stone?"

TRUE

Folk ballads, Fiddle tunes, American popular music of the 1800's and Blues influenced early Country Music?

TRUE

Gene Autry wrote the Cowboy Code

TRUE

Hank Williams was only 29 years old when he died?

TRUE

Holland-Dozier-Holland were a team of producers who became almost as famous as the artists that they produced?

TRUE

Ike Turner discovered his 'fuzz guitar sound' after dropping his amp in the parking lot?

TRUE

Interesting story... True, or False? B.B. King named his guitar Lucille after an incident where he almost died in a fire... When the venue B.B. was performing in caught fire, he braved the flames to rescue his guitar. He learned afterwards that the fire was caused during a scuffle between two men fighting over a woman named Lucille! So... True, or False?

TRUE

It was Frank Zappa's band who were performing at the time when the Casino de Montreaux, famously depicted in Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water," burned down?

TRUE

It was at Liverpool's famous Cavern Club that Brian Epstein discovered the Beatles?

TRUE

Jan and Dean's "Surf City" became a national #1 hit in 1963?

TRUE

Janis Joplin performed with Big Brother and the Holding Company early in her career. And later, with the Kosmic Blues Band and Full Tilt Boogie?

TRUE

Jerry Lee Lewis had #1 hits with both "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On and "Great Balls Of Fire" in 1957?

TRUE

Jimi Hendrix's band in 1966 was Jimmy James and the Blue Flames?

TRUE

Jimmy Page, of Led Zeppelin fame, is featured as a guitarist on tracks with Hermit's Hermits?

TRUE

John Lee Hooker is often considered to be the last link to the Blues of the Deep South.

TRUE

Little Richard abandoned Rock and Roll in 1957 to become a preacher?

TRUE

Louis Jordan had records in the #1 spot on the charts for 113 weeks?

TRUE

Marty Balin formed Jefferson Airplane in 1965?

TRUE

Marvin Gaye's song "I Heard it Through the Grapevine" was a hit for Gladys Knight and the Pips in 1966 before Marvin rose to top of the charts with the song in 1968?

TRUE

Metallica have sold over 100 million records throughout their career?

TRUE

Murry Wilson, father to Brian, Dennis and Carl, managed the Beach Boys only until he was ousted in 1964?

TRUE

On December 12, 1957 Jerry Lee Lewis married Myra Brown, his 13 year old second cousin?

TRUE

Phil Spector produced the Concert for Bangla Desh with Beatle George Harrison in 1972.

TRUE

Pope John Paul II once preached a sermon based on Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind."

TRUE

Prince wrote all of the music and played all of the instruments for his debut album?

TRUE

Richard Hell is known as the originator of Punk fashion?

TRUE

Skiffle music is the British equivalent of early Rockabilly?

TRUE

Surf music began as a transfer of the adrenaline from surfing to music.

TRUE

The Beatles hired Allen Klein as their manager in 1969?

TRUE

The Beatles' last official concert was on top of the Apple Corps building in London in 1969?

TRUE

The Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly all died in a plane crash on a day known as "the day music died"?

TRUE

The Coasters were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the year 1987?

TRUE

The Damned are generally credited with being one of the first Punk rock bands to adopt the Gothic image and sound?

TRUE

The Fisk Jubilee Singers were the first gospel group to tour Europe?

TRUE

The Johnny Cash song "Cry, Cry, Cry" bumped Elvis from the #1 spot on the charts in the summer of 1955?

TRUE

The Kingston Trio is responsible for bringing folk music to the younger generation through universities and college campuses?

TRUE

The Motown Detroit studios were closed in 1972 when Berry Gordy moved the company's operations to L.A?

TRUE

The Platters were unique because they had a female voice in a normally male dominated genre?

TRUE

The RCA-Victor, Decca, Columbia and Capitol record companies, known as the "big four," dominated music in the 1940s and 1950s.

TRUE

The Rolling Stones first charting single was with a cover of the Chuck Berry song "Come On"?

TRUE

The Rolling Stones' first album reached the #1 position on the charts several months before any of their singles reached #1?

TRUE

The Ronettes were dubbed the first Bad Girls of Rock 'n' Roll?

TRUE

The Who's Pete Townshend and John Entwistle actually played together in a Dixieland jazz band in their early band days?

TRUE

The Zombies were acclaimed for their musicality and complex writing style?

TRUE

The artist Prince was given the first name Prince at birth?

TRUE

The first #1 hit song for the Motown label was Please Mr. Postman?

TRUE

The inspiration for the naming of Pink Floyd comes from merging the first names of two Delta bluesmen Pink Anderson and Floyd Council?

TRUE

The popularity of Rock 'n' Roll in white America is largely due to Sam Phillips recording black R&B music with the intent of crossing social race barriers?

TRUE

The rhythm devices in the Blues Music are derived from African Traditions?

TRUE

The song "Hurricane" was written in support of the cause of boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter who Dylan believed was wrongly convicted of a triple murder?

TRUE

The song "Rainy Day Women #12 & #35" is about getting stoned, relationships with various women, and persecution and criticism?

TRUE

The song "Things That I Used to Do," by Ray Charles and Guitar Slim, was considered to be the biggest R&B hit of 1954?

TRUE

The term "spiritual" can be identified with the deep south?

TRUE

There have been more than 10 lead singers who have fronted the Drifters?

TRUE

Timothy Leary was known as the High Priest of Acid?

TRUE

Two of Jerry Lee Lewis' wives died under mysterious circumstances?

TRUE

Woody Guthrie joined forces with Pete Seeger in the 1940s to create what group?

The Almanac Singers

Of the following Beatle albums, what is the official title of the "White Album"?

The Beatles

The Rolling Stones' manager, Andrew Loog Oldham, created an image of a raunchy, unkempt look for the Stones to contrast what other British band?

The Beatles

The Ballad of Jed Clampett, by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, became the theme song for which famous TV series?

The Beverly Hillbillies

Carl Perkins and his two sons formed which band?

The C.P. Express

Which band wrote the song "Searchin'" that reached #1 on the R&B charts and #3 on the pop charts in 1957?

The Coasters

Which Pink Floyd album earned the title of most weeks on the Billboard charts at 917 weeks (14 years!!)?

The Dark Side of the Moon

From 1953-1954, Clyde McPhatter was the front man for what doo-wop band?

The Drifters

Velvet Underground performed as part of what touring art show?

The Exploding Plastic Inevitable

In 1946, Sam Cooke began performing with a teenage gospel group called the Highway QCs, followed in 1950 by another gospel quartet called the Soul Stirrers. Upon leavng the Soul Stirrers, Sam Cooke quickly rose to fame and earned the title...?

The Father of Modern Soul

The rhythm section (band) that played on all of the Detroit based Motown records were known as...?

The Funk Brothers

The song "Truckin'" was recorded by which group?

The Grateful Dead

"The Band" recorded with Bob Dylan from 1965 to 1968/69. They were previously known as...

The Hawks

Motorhead became excedingly popular and gained a massive following from what group?

The Hells Angels

Buddy Holly was the inspiration for naming this British band...?

The Hollies

Which group named themselves after the capitol of Jamaica?

The Kingston Trio

Malcolm McLaren managed which of the following bands?

The New York Dolls The Sex Pistols

Which backing group were associated with Gladys Knight?

The Pips

Which band is often considered the first real Punk rock band?

The Ramones

What British band influenced The New York Dolls?

The Rolling Stones

In 1976, what band covered the Stooges song "No Fun"?

The Sex Pistols

The writer/producer team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller wrote for The Coasters as well as?

The Shangri-La's

"Wipeout" was an instrumental one hit wonder for which group?

The Surfaris

"Ain't Too Proud to Beg" was recorded by which Motown group?

The Temptations

Andy Warhol was the manager for what American early punk band?

The Velvet Underground

What Punk band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame in 1996?

The Velvet Underground

In 1963 Spencer Davis formed the Spencer Davis group with:

The Winwood Brothers

Eric Clapton played for John Mayall's Bluebreakers, Cream and what other band?

The Yardbirds

Who did the "Big Four" of the 1940's and 1950's refer to?

The four major record labels

Michael Jackson introduced his what famous dance move at the Motown 25th anniversary concert in 1983?

The moonwalk

David Bowie's 1973 album and world tour Aladdin Sane (word play for A Lad Insane!) was the pinnacle of popularity for his Ziggy Stardust character. On the last show of the tour, Bowie announced that...

This is the last show we'll ever do with Ziggy Stardust

Jimi Hendrix played guitar for which artists before he became famous in his own right?

Tina Turner Little Richard Jackie Wilson Isley Brothers and one other?

Who did the Beatles record songs with in Hamburg in the year 1961?

Tony Sheridan

What fast picking technique does Dick Dale use for guitar playing?

Tremolo

In the movie St Louis Blues Nat King Cole portrayed what well known blues artist?

W.C. Handy

The band the Searchers named themselves after a western movie starring famous cowboy actor... John __________?

Wayne

Alice Cooper has appeared I several movies, especially horror films (big surprise!). In which film did he appear as himself?

Wayne's World

Paul McCartney used the following pseudonym when writing songs for other artists: Bernard _______?

Webb

When did Elvis met his future wife Priscilla Beaulieu?

While serving in the US Army

The Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco became known as the home of the __________ movement?

hippie

1976 was an important year for the run of appearances Elvis had in Las Vegas because...?

it was Elvis' last year performing in Las Vegas

The Beats were a group of writers later known as...?

the Beatniks

Which style of music was developed in Liverpool?

the Mersey beat

What was the original name of the Beach Boys?

the Pendletones


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