History of Rock and Roll Quiz #8
The Progressive Country style, as exemplified by Willie Nelson, is more apparent in the music itself rather than in the image of the artist
False
Who is the Canadian born, folk-Influenced singer-songwriting, whose parents performed in a folk duo in the 1970s, and who was a highly successful female solo artist in the 1990s
Jewel
A number of jazz-rock fusion musicians played on Miles Davis' Bitches Brew, the jazz álbum which helped jumó start interest in rock music amongst jazz musicians
True
During the late 1970s, Joni Mitchell's style gradually drifted toward jazz-fusion
True
The Reggae style (epitomized by Bob Marley) was especially influential in Britain, influencing musicians such as The Rolling Stones, the Police and Eric Clapton
True
Which Texas artist helped to establish the rebellious, "urban cowboy" image of the progressive country movement in Austin Texas?
Will Nelson
Which folk singers reappearance and success in the 1990s heralded a revitalized influence in folk-influenced music ?
Bob Dylan
Which fusion artist/band made a huge splash at Woodstock in 1969, electrifying the crowd with a new brand of Latin Rock?
Santana
The only sub-genre of rock music that seems to have maintained a consistent presence since its emergence in the mid 1950s is:
Soft Rock
In general, jam bands:
-Exhibits an eclectic style -Tend to play extended improvisational licks -Sanction live recordings of their concerts
All of the following are soft rockstars of the 1970s
-Neil Diamond -Barry Manilow -The Carpenters
Which bands below are jam bands?
-Windspread Panic -Phish -The Dave Matthews Band
The 1970s singer songwriter, a classically trained pianist, had a style which was closest to mainstream rock of those discussed in the chapter
Billy Joel
What is the name of the only group discussed in the "singer songwriter" portion of the chapter, who came together after an impromptu jam session in 1968, and who recorded and performed together off and on throughout the 1970s ?
Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young
Which jazz fusion group, founded by session drummer Maurice White, featured a tight horn section and strong R&B and flunk influences?
Earth, Wind, and Fire
Which musician proved to be the definitive country crossover artist of the 1990s selling over 100 million albums and combining elements of rock and country in a high-energy stage show?
Garth Brooks
One of the few noted solo artists of the country rock movement, this singer was popular as a country rock singer throughout the 1970s, despiser a drift to romantic pop singing in the 1980s and 90s
Linda Ronstadt
All of the following are considered soft rockstars of the 1970s except
Pink Floyd
The bands King Crimson, Jethro Tull, Electric Light Orchestra, and Rush are all classified by our text as primarily what type of bands?
Progressive Rock
According to the book, what band is one of the most significant forces in the history of rock music, with a style that moves seamlessly between country rock, progressive rock and mainstream rock?
The Eagles
All of the following would be considered jam bands except
The Eagles