Rock and Roll: Chapter 8
The band King Crimson is best known for what style of rock?
progressive rock
The Allman Brothers Band was best known for what style of rock?
southern rock
This performer explored dark themes and ended his shows in a gruesome way, even acting out his own death.
Alice Cooper
This lyricist co-wrote many hits, including "Your Song," with Elton John.
Bernie Taupin
Ozzy Osborne was the lead singer of
Black Sabbath
Ziggy Stardust was the alter ego of what influential glam rock singer?
David Bowie
This influential jazz trumpeter began fusing jazz and rock in the 1970s.
Miles Davis
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
The "country" instrument featured in the Eagles' arrangement of "Take It Easy" is a
banjo
"Roundabout" is organized in a
compound AABA form
Creedence Clearwater Revival was best known for what style of rock?
country rock
All of the following bands formed in the American South EXCEPT
except: Deep Purple Lynyrd Skynyrd The Allman Brothers Band The Charlie Daniels Band
These two jazz-rock 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
This country rock group included former members of Buffalo Springfield, the Hollies, and the Byrds.
Crosby, Stills & Nash
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. Pepper's 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
The stage show for this band's concept album The Wall featured a wall being built on stage between the band and the audience.
Pink Floyd
This band blended Latin rhythms with blues-influenced improvisation in songs like "Evil Ways" and "Oye Como Va."
Santana
While he was performing with the band Genesis, Peter Gabriel was known for
acting out songs using costumes and props
All of the following elements were typical of glam rock EXCEPT
except: clear-cut, tradational gender roles and identities the creation of stage personas songs about science fiction, alienatin, and glam culture androgynous clothing
Progressive rock was typically characterized by all of the following EXCEPT
except: simple arrangements and a lack of instrumental sections spiritual or philosophical lyrics a focus on concept albums influences from classical music
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 the studio