World of the Beatles Exam One

Colin Hanton, Tommy Moore, Norman Chapman, and Pete Best are all former Beatles/Would-Be-Beatles:

Drummers

Which Beatles' single was their first #1 hit in America?

"I Want To Hold Your Hand"

What was the first Beatles' single released in England?

"Love Me Do"

Which Beatles' song was the first to go to #1 on the British charts?

"Please Please Me"

Which of these songs did the Quarry Men record while making their demonstration tape (Demo) in 1958?

"That'll Be The Day"

Who was Tommy Moore to the Would-Be-Beatles?

A drummer for the Silver Beatles.

In the 1950s, the term "Rock 'n' Roll" referred to:

A new, hybrid style of popular music that draws from a variety of popular musical styles. Records that were played across established genre boundaries for radio play. A new popular culture phenomenon centered around the emerging teenager identity/record buying public.

Who acted as the Beatles' first manager?

Alan Williams

When was Ringo Starr first introduced to the drums?

As a child member of a band put together for hospital patients.

Lonnie Donegan was a popular ______________.

British Skiffle Artist.

In Great Britain, the Skiffle Phenomenon included all of the following EXCEPT:

Complicated, expensive, sheet music publications and hard to obtain recordings.

How did The Beatles' first trip to Hamburg end?

Deportations

Which Rock 'n' Roll artist and song was the catalyst that "changed the course" of John, Paul, and George's life?

Elvis Presley--"Heartbreak Hotel"

In addition to a recording contract, producer George Martin offered The Beatles extensive experience with Rock 'n' Roll music.

False

True or False: Between 1956 and 1962 all four, Would-Be-Beatles played together in the same ensemble.

False

True or False: In the 1950s, Rock 'n' Roll music was popular among all ages and demographics of American music consumers.

False

True or False: The Beatles first met manager Brian Epstein in Hamburg.

False

True or False: WWII had little/no impact on Liverpool.

False

All of the following is true of Elvis EXCEPT:

He had a good, wholesome stage presence that came across as non-threatening.

Who did John Lennon live with for most of his childhood?

His aunt and uncle.

Which of the following statements does NOT apply to the Casbah Club?

It was the place where The Beatles met Brian Epstein.

Who filled in for Ringo Starr on the first Beatles World Tour (June 4-June 30, 1964)?

Jimmie Nicol

Which group of musicians first play together as The Beatles?

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Stuart Sutcliffe, and Pete Best.

All of the following were associated with Merseyside Beat Music EXCEPT:

Large Arena Shows

Rock 'n' Roll Music records targeted teenagers in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

Lyrics that advocated hard work, abstinence, and other parent-approved messages.

As manager of The Beatles, Brian Epstein did all of the following for The Beatles EXCEPT:

Mix Their Records

What was the goal of Bill Harry's Mersey Beat?

Promote the local Rock 'n' Roll Scene.

When genres and styles of music were promoted by the Cavern Club in the 1950s and 60s?

Skiffle, Rock 'n' Roll, and Jazz

Which of the following was NOT a club The Beatles played in Hamburg?

The Cavern Club

What was the Jacaranda to the Would-Be-Beatles?

The Coffee Bar where the Quarry Men played.

When Paul McCartney first joined John's Band in 1957:

The Quarry Men collectively turn away from Skiffle towards Rock 'n' Roll.

Which of the following is NOT true of Liverpool?

The city sustained little to no damage during WWII.

From which traumatic event did John Lennon never fully recover?

The death of Julia Lennon.

Who was Bruno Koschmider to The Beatles?

The owner of the clubs in Hamburg where The Beatles played.

The 1950s and 60s saw the growth of a distinct teenager culture international in scope.

True

The 1950s and 60s saw the growth of mass media platforms like television.

True

The first recording contract The Beatles signed with their label favored the interests of the label over the interests of the musicians involved.

True

True or False: Royalty payments are negotiated as part of the definition of music licenses.

True

True or False: The 4 November 1963 Royal Variety Show Performance by The Beatles highlighted their appeal as working-class heroes.

True

True or False: The Beatles recorded their first commercial record release in Germany as The Beat Brothers.

True

Which of the following is NOT true of Skiffle Music?

kiffle Music is incredibly complex, and thought by many to be incredibly difficult to play.