History of Rock Final - Study Guide
All of the following songs are about space travel EXCEPT:
"(Bang a Gong) Get It On"
Which of the following is not a song by Madonna?
"Addicted to Love"
Which Michael Jackson song features a guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen?
"Beat It"
What was the first Michael Jackson video played on MTV?
"Billie Jean"
Which two singles were released on the same day in order to compete with each other directly?
"Country House" and "Roll With It"
Jimmy Page played his guitar with a violin bow in:
"Dazed and Confused"
Which of the following is not a song by Nine Inch Nails?
"Devil's Gateway"
What song was not written by the Village People?
"Disco Duck"
Which song created national backlash against the Sex Pistols?
"God Save the Queen"
In which song were the drum parts recorded in different takes?
"Hong Kong Garden"
Which music video was set in Sri Lanka?
"Hungry Like the Wolf"
What is not a Black Sabbath song?
"I Wanna Be Your Dog"
Which song repeatedly asks, "Are we not men?"
"Jocko Homo"
Which single was inspired by the 1992 Los Angeles Riots?
"Killing in the Name"
Which of the following songs is not by Red Hot Chili Peppers?
"Know Your Enemy"
Which Madonna song was censured by the Vatican?
"Like a Prayer"
Which of the following songs was by Donna Summer?
"Love to Love You Baby"
Which of the following songs is not by Nirvana?
"Radio Free Europe"
What as the first commercial rap hit?
"Rapper's Delight"
Which of the following is a song by Hall and Oates?
"Rich Girl"
Which was the first hip-hop video played on MTV?
"Rock Box"
Kiss's first major hit was:
"Rock and Roll All Night"
Which of the following is a song by Sonic Youth?
"Silver Rocket"
The video that received the most play on MTV was
"Sledgehammer"
Many critics consider the Blue Cheer's 1968 cover of ____________ to be the first heavy metal recording ever made.
"Summertime Blues"
All of the following are songs by Frank Zappa EXCEPT:
"Supper's Ready"
Michael Jackson's most expensive music video was:
"Thriller"
The first video played on MTV was:
"Video Killed the Radio Star"
Which of the following is not a song by Duran Duran?
"Video Killed the Radio Star"
What is not a concept album?
(What's the Story) Morning Glory
How many albums did the Sex Pistols release?
1
How many musicians were involved in the recording on "Head Like a Hole"?
1
The Birth of the Cool was released in:
1957
The Civil Rights Act was passed in:
1964
The Velvet Underground and Nico was recorded in:
1966
"In the Court of the Crimson King" was recorded in:
1969
Led Zeppelin released their first album in:
1969
The Stonewall Riots took place in:
1969
Black Sabbath's first album was released in:
1970
The Dark Side of the Moon was released in:
1973
The 12-inch single was invented in:
1975
Saturday Night Fever was released in:
1977
The Talking Heads released their first album in:
1977
In what year did Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park air on television?
1978
"Rappers Delight" was released in:
1979
MTV was launched in:
1981
The first commercial CD was sold in:
1982
Michael Jackson's music was first played on MTV in:
1983
Nevermind was released in:
1991
Rage Against the Machine's first studio album was released in:
1992
Napster and MP3.com were sued by the RIAA in:
2000
YouTube was launched in:
2005
How many guitarists are members of Radiohead?
3
The most expensive album ever produced was:
A Night at the Opera
Which band blended metal, folk, country, and blues in their music?
Aerosmith
Which group experienced a revival when they re-recorded a song with hip-hop group Run-DMC?
Aerosmith
Which of the following bands was not from Great Britain?
Aerosmith
Which heavy metal singer was born Vincent Furnier?
Alice Cooper
The artist heard performing "It's Not Over" was discovered on:
American Idol
The Velvet Underground worked closely with which famous artist?
Andy Warhol
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
Animals
The Pink Floyd album ____________ is loosely based on a short story by George Orwell.
Animals
The best-selling debut album of all times was:
Appetite for Destruction
What was Devo's first album?
Are We Not Men? We are Devo!
When was MTV launched?
August 1, 1981
Which lead singer drew criticism for his offensive song lyrics, admiration for Charles Manson, and overt references to drug use?
Axl Rose
Elton John co-wrote most of his songs with:
Bernie Taupin
Who is the lead singer and guitarist for Green Day?
Billie Joe Armstrong
Which Miles Davis album is considered to be the most important early jazz fusion album?
Bitches Brew
The infamous serial killer David Berkowitz claimed to have listened extensively to which band?
Black Sabbath
Which group was accused of causing a young woman to commit suicide?
Black Sabbath
Which group was influenced by the Allman Brothers Band?
Blues Traveler
The two major bands of the Britpop movement were:
Blur and Oasis
Which artist's music was used by both political parties in the 1984 Presidential election?
Bruce Springsteen
Songs such as "Breadfan" and "Crash Course in Brain Surgery" by the band ____________ are examples of early heavy metal.
Budgie
What label was Sex Pistols not signed to?
CBS
Two important musicians in the bebop movement were:
Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie
The band Return to Forever was started by which former member of Miles Davis' band?
Chick Corea
What is not an alter ego of David Bowie?
China Girl
Which of the following is an album by Yes?
Close to the Edge
The drummer for James Brown's band was:
Clyde Stubblefield
Def Jam had a distribution deal with:
Columbia Records
David Robert Jones is better known by the stage name ____________.
David Bowie
The Talking Heads was led by ____________.
David Byrne
Which of the following albums features a full orchestra?
Days of Future Passed
The lead singer of Blondie was:
Deborah Harry
Who was the singer for Blondie?
Deborah Harry
Rick Allen was the drummer for:
Def Leppard
The drummer for which band lost his left arm in a car accident?
Def Leppard
Kid Rock is from ____________.
Detroit
What band did not draw on the musical styles of the '50s and '60s?
Devo
What band did not play at CBGB?
Devo
Who was the host of Soul Train?
Don Cornelius
Which album was the first punk rock album to sell over a million copies?
Dookie
Which of the following people as a member of NWA?
Dr. Dre
Which group arranged and recorded a version of the classical suite "Pictures at an Exhibition"?
ELP
Who created the disco beat?
Earl Young
Which artist recorded the soundtrack for Sweet Sweetback's Baadassss Song?
Earth, Wind, and Fire
Steppenwolf's song "Born to Be Wild" was featured in which film?
Easy Rider
Which of the following was not an album by David Bowie?
Electric Warrior
Which artist released seven consecutive albums that went to number 1 in the United States in the 1970s?
Elton John
Which singer's first hit single in the U.S. was "Your Song"?
Elton John
"Ace of Spaces" was one of the first heavy metal music videos to be played on MTV.
False
"Beat It" was the first Michael Jackson video played on MTV.
False
"Complete Control" was the first punk rock single ever released.
False
"Glam metal" is another term for "thrash metal."
False
"Heart of Glass" was one of the earliest commercial rap recordings.
False
"Love Shack" was released in 1979.
False
"The Girl is Mine" was a duet with Paul Simon.
False
"Wonderwall" was named for a song by John Lennon.
False
A subgenre of glam rock was named after Marc Bolan.
False
Alice Cooper's music frequently has the bass, guitar, and vocal lines performing the same riff.
False
All early hard rock groups were British.
False
All of Led Zeppelin's albums were named after the group.
False
All of the members of Genesis wore elaborate costumes during their live shows.
False
Antichrist Superstar was produced by Phil Spector.
False
Bitches Brew received almost universal acclaim from critics.
False
Black Sabbath's first album prominently features acoustic instruments.
False
Blondie's "The Tide is High" is based on a disco beat.
False
Bruce Springsteen was from Indiana.
False
Chris Daughtry won American Idol in his season.
False
DJs were hired to augment the sounds of a club's live band.
False
Danger Mouse produced Beck's Midnite Vultures.
False
Disco albums were blown up during the Stonewall Riots.
False
Disco music was not played on the radio until the 1980s.
False
Duran Duran's video for "Girls on Film" was created specifically for MTV.
False
Elton John frequently performed with a bottomless microphone.
False
Flavor Flav was a member of NWA.
False
Flea is the lead vocalist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
False
Frank Zappa was British.
False
Frank Zappa's album We're Only in it for the Money made fun of the Monkees.
False
Freddie Mercury wrote all of the songs on A Night at the Opera.
False
Genesis was invited to perform at the Montreaux Classical Music Festival.
False
Greg Lake was one of the original members of Yes.
False
Hardcore punk was based in London.
False
Hüsker Dü's music videos featured elaborate animation and production techniques.
False
In Saturday Night Fever, the lead character is gay.
False
In a funk groove, all of the musicians play the same riff.
False
In the early 1980s, video releases of MTV videos sold almost as well as the singles.
False
Industrial rock developed at the same time as progressive rock.
False
Is "I'm Eighteen" about satanic rituals?
False
Jam Master Jay developed the technique of record scratching.
False
Jethro Tull embraced their identity as a progressive rock band.
False
Johnny Ramone was the first musician known to stage dive.
False
Justin Bieber is the only musician who has recieved a major record label contract as a result of his videos on YouTube.
False
Kelly Clarkson wrote the song she performed when she won American Idol.
False
Kid Rock's Devil Without a Cause was produced by the Dust Brothers.
False
Kim Gordon is the lead singer of Sleater-Kinney.
False
King Crimson frequently used the Moog synthesizer.
False
Kiss stands for "Knights in Satan's Service."
False
Krist Novoselic was the bass player for R.E.M.
False
Led Zeppelin II includes only acoustic numbers that were recorded in a single take.
False
Led Zeppelin billed themselves as a heavy metal band.
False
Led Zeppelin often released up to six singles from each of their albums.
False
Led Zeppelin was originally created to fill Cream's tour dates.
False
Malcolm McLaren was the original drummer for Siouxsie and the Banshees.
False
Metallica is considered the first hair metal band.
False
Miles Davis would only play with African American musicians.
False
Most of George Clinton's songs are strophic ballads.
False
Mötley Crüe, Van Halen, and Guns N' Roses started by playing in New York clubs.
False
Napster was the first fee-based MP3 downloading service.
False
Nico performed on every track of The Velvet Underground and Nico.
False
Nirvana never signed with a major label.
False
Pandora allows listeners to hear specific sounds on demand.
False
Patti Smith would only sing music that was written from a woman's point of view.
False
Peter Gabriel was strongly influenced by Phil Spector's wall of sound.
False
Phish prohibits recordings of their live concerts.
False
Ric Ocasek was the lead singer of the Talking Heads.
False
Robert Plant wrote "Whole Lotta Love."
False
Rudolf Schenker was the only member of the Scorpions to appear on every album they recorded.
False
Russell Simmons produced records for Run-DMC and the Beastie Boys.
False
Several members of Sly and the Family Stone had played in James Brown's band.
False
Several members of the Ramones were classically trained musicians.
False
Sid Vicious was the lead singer of the Sex Pistols.
False
Soul Train was canceled after only one season.
False
Tarkus is a concept album about poverty and the Church of England.
False
The Beastie Boys were originally a blues cover band.
False
The Bee Gees were created by Jacques Morali.
False
The Buzzcocks were the political spokespeople of the British punk rock movement.
False
The E-mu SP-1200 and Akai MPC60 are types of synthesizers.
False
The Ramones frequently dressed in women's clothing and wore makeup during their live shows.
False
The Ramones had several number 1 albums in the United States.
False
The Talking Heads posed on the cover of their first album in suits like those of the Beatles.
False
The first heavy metal songs were recorded by British bands.
False
The main function of an MC was to play records at a party.
False
The music of X-Ray Spex is pop punk.
False
The only female members of Sly and the Family Stone were backup singers.
False
The riffs in British heavy metal were more melodic than the riffs in American heavy metal.
False
The song "Money" prominently features a children's chorus.
False
Tina Weymouth was the lead singer of the Talking Heads.
False
Tré Cool is the lead singer of Green Day.
False
Van Halen's "Eruption" prominently features the synthesizer.
False
Weather Report played only acoustic instruments.
False
Yes was highly skeptical of and critical of spirituality and religion.
False
Bret Micheals has starred in all of these reality television programs except:
Family Jewels
Which of the following is an album by Public Enemy?
Fear of Black Planet
Who was the singer for Queen?
Freddie Mercury
"Rock and Roll (Part Two)," also known as "Hey," was recorded by:
Gary Glitter
All of the following were judges on American Idol except:
Gene Simmons
Who created the P-funk?
George Clinton
Which of these musicians reached number 1 on both the pop and black music charts?
George Michael
Rage Against the Machine's album The Battle of Los Angeles is heavily influenced by the novel 1984 by ____________.
George Orwell
R.E.M. was from:
Georgia
The Scorpions were:
German
The Bee Gees consisted of three brothers named Barry, Robin, and Maurice ____________.
Gibb
Donna Summer's recording were produced by:
Giorgia Moroder
Who perfected the practice of scratching?
Grandmaster Flash
Which musicians had worked with Gamble and Huff in the Philadelphia music scene?
Hall and Oates
Why was Miroslav Vitouš fired from Weather Report?
He was unable to adapt his playing to the band's new style.
Who was the lead singer for Black Flag?
Henry Rollins
Kurt Cobain's wife, Courtney Love, was the lead singer for which grunge band?
Hole
Which of the following was an album by Patti Smith?
Horses
The MTV show 120 Minutes featured videos by artists such as:
Hüsker Dü and the Replacements
The leader of Jethro Tull was:
Ian Anderson
Who was the lead singer of the Stooges?
Iggy Pop
Which band's name was inspired by that of a medieval torture device?
Iron Maiden
Which of the following people was not a member of James Brown's band?
Isaac Hayes
What was innovative about Herbie Hancock's song "Rockit"?
It included hip-hop scratching.
What is true about "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida"?
It is based on riffs.
What is true about "Thank You"?
It quotes several titles of songs by Sly and the Family Stone.
Which bass player is prominently featured in "Weather Report"?
Jaco Pastorius
Who did not play on the Bitches Brew?
Jaco Pastorius
"Say It Loud-I'm Black and I'm Proud" was recorded by:
James Brown
Which performer's music frequently included screams, grunts, and hollers?
James Brown
All of these artists were discovered on YouTube except:
Jennifer Hudson
Most of Led Zeppelin's songs were written by:
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant
Weather Report was founded by ____________.
Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter
Procol Harum's song "A Whiter Shade of Pale" borrows a bass line from a composition by which composer?
Johann Sebastian Bach
Which member's death prompted the dissolution of Led Zeppelin?
John Bonham
Which artist studied Eastern religion and philosophy with an Indian guru?
John McLaughlin
"Jack and Diane" and "Small Town" are songs by:
John Mellencamp
Which of the following artists was born in Indiana?
John Mellencamp
John Lydon became:
Johnny Rotten
Sex Pistol's singer John Lydon is better known by his stage name ____________.
Johnny Rotten
Which of the following bands is not one of the "big four" thrash metal bands?
Judas Priest
The keyboardist for ELP was:
Keith Emerson
Which of the following people was not a member of Pink Floyd?
Keith Emerson
The Season 1 winner of American Idol was:
Kelly Clarkson
Yes recorded music based on all of the following EXCEPT:
Ken Kesey's novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The members of Devo met at:
Kent State University
"(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party)" and "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" featured which musician?
Kerry King
Which group or artist appeared in comic books and had dolls created in their image?
Kiss
All of these artists were singers for Black Sabbath EXCEPT:
Klaus Meine
The first artist signed to Def Jam was:
LL Cool J
What musician performed in "Thank You"?
Larry Graham
Who was the influential bassist for Sly and the Family Stone?
Larry Graham
Eddie Kramer was a producer for:
Led Zeppelin
What artist did not help popularize hip-hop in the 1980s?
Led Zeppelin
Which group is often considered the progenitor of heavy metal?
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin's song "Whole Lotta Love" was the only single from which album?
Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin's song "Stairway to Heaven" is from which album?
Led Zeppelin IV
On what album does "Stairway to Heaven" appear?
Led Zeppelin IV
Who is the singer and bassist for Motörhead?
Lemmy Kilmister
Who was the leader and one of the founders of the Velvet Underground?
Lou Reed
Which artist's music prompted the formation of the Parents' Music Resource Center?
Madonna
The leader of British band Tyrannosaurus Rex was ____________.
Marc Bolan
The writings of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche were an important influence on:
Marilyn Manson
Which group was accused of inciting the shooting at Columbine High School?
Marilyn Manson
The style known as cool jazz got its name from an album by which performer?
Miles Davis
Which trumpet soloist is featured in "Pharoh's Dance"?
Miles Davis
The Replacements and Hüsker Dü were from:
Minnesota
Vanilla Fudge frequently covered songs by:
Motown artists
Which Beck album did NOT include any samples?
Mutations
Vince Neil, Nikki Six, and Tommy Lee were members of:
Mötley Crüe
What band did not have two lead guitarists?
Mötorhead
CBGB was located in:
New York
Sub Pop Records signed:
Nirvana
Which of the following is not an album by Beck?
OK Computer
Who wrote the Britpop song "Wonderwall"?
Oasis
What was Kid Rock not influenced by?
Otis Redding
The Music Genome Project is a part of:
Pandora
Which group refused to make music videos?
Pearl Jam
Which group was involved in a lengthy battle with Ticketmaster?
Pearl Jam
The music video for "Sledgehammer" by ____________ is the most played video in the history of MTV.
Peter Gabriel
Who became the lead vocalist for Genesis after Peter Gabriel's departure?
Phil Collins
What musician was a major influence on the creation of "Born to Run"?
Phil Spector
"Love is the Message" was recorded in:
Philadelphia
Which group has never released a charting album?
Phish
"Another Brick in the Wall" is sung from the perspective of...
Pink
Quadrophonic sound was a feature of which group or artist's live performances?
Pink Floyd
Which group built an enormous wall during their live show?
Pink Floyd
The song "Talk Dirty to Me" is by ___________.
Poison
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back and Fear of a Black Planet are albums by
Public Enemy
Michael Jackson's album Thriller was produced by whom?
Quincy Jones
What artist is not from Los Angeles?
Radiohead
Which group or artist released an album online and invited consumers to pay what they wanted to download it?
Radiohead
The Battle of Los Angeles and Evil Empire are albums by:
Rage Against the Machine
One of the first artists to wear ripped clothing and sport spiked hair was:
Richard Hell
Def Jam records was founded by:
Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons
Which of the following was not a member of Led Zeppelin?
Ritchie Blackmore
Which of the following people was not a member of the band Genesis?
Robert Fripp
Who is the guitarist for King Crimson?
Robert Fripp
Go That Far was the theme from which program?
Rock of Love
Duran Duran's music videos were directed by:
Russell Mulcahy
Who founded Def Jam Recordings?
Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin
Which soul singer wrote and recorded the ballad "A Change is Gonna Come."?
Sam Cooke
Which film elevated disco's popularity from underground club music to the mainstream?
Saturday Night Fever
Justin Bieber was discovered by:
Scooter Braun
Who created the Internet-based peer-to-peer software program Napster?
Shawn Fanning
Who was the bassist for the Sex Pistols?
Sid Vicious
Which group's music features no bass guitar?
Sleater-Kinney
Which of the following was a riotgrrrl band?
Sleater-Kinney
What band was integrated?
Sly and the Family Stone
Nirvana toured with:
Sonic Youth
Which group was the first to use the term "heavy metal" in their lyrics?
Steppenwolf
Which musician pioneered the tapping method on the electric guitar?
Steve Hackett
Who is the singer for the Police?
Sting
Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman were members of:
Sub Pop Records
Which of the following was NOT a character created by George Clinton?
Sweet Sweetback
Which artist removed their entire catalogue from Spotify in 2014 and restored it to Spotify in 2017?
Taylor Swift
Which band started a label called New Hormones?
The Buzzcocks
The song "Rock the Casbah" is by which band?
The Clash
Which band included ska, reggae, and rhythm and blues styles in their music?
The Clash
The song "New Rose," the first British punk single ever released, is by which band?
The Damned
Bruce Springsteen was backed by:
The E Street Band
Marilyn Manson's "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" is a cover of a song by ____________.
The Eurythmics
Which band was influenced by the sound and styles of the Mod movement?
The Jam
Which band wore suits instead of ripped jeans?
The Jam
"My Sharona" was a hit single for ____________.
The Knack
Which group asked Capitol Records to use an older version of its logo on their debut album?
The Knack
Which of the following is not an album by Pink Floyd?
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
What group was not based in NY?
The MC5
Which group took out a full-page newspaper ad denouncing Hudson's department store?
The MC5
Sting is the lead singer of:
The Police
Which band combined the American and British styles of heavy metal?
The Scorpions
Malcolm McLaren managed:
The Sex Pistols and the Damned
Which group frequently ended up bloodied at the end of their live shows?
The Stooges
Which group was created by Sylvia Robinson?
The Sugar Hill Gang
David Byrne was the lead singer of:
The Talking Heads
Andy Warhol promoted:
The Velvet Underground
Maureen Tucker was the drummer for
The Velvet Underground
Which disco group was created to embody a number of gay stereotypes?
The Village People
What artist originally wrote "My Generation"?
The Who
What is true about "I Wanna Be Your Dog?"
The piano riff only contains a single note
Why was the drumming on Bitches Brew unique compared to other jazz albums?
The rhythms were played straight instead of swung.
What is not a true or arena rock?
They feature acoustic music exclusively
Why did some artists remove their catalogues from Spotify?
They felt they were not paid enough
Which album did NOT include any track breaks?
Thick as a Brick
Which album was a parody of a concept album?
Thick as a Brick
Which of these musicians removed their entire solo catalogue from Spotify?
Thom Yorke
Who is the singer for Radiohead?
Thom Yorke
What instrument was prominently featured in "Killing In The Name"?
Tom Morello's electric guitar
Who introduced the 12-inch single in 1975?
Tom Moulton
What album contains the song "Pinball Wizard"?
Tommy
Which guitarist was known for playing guitar solos at incredible speeds?
Tony Bourge
Who is the guitarist for Black Sabbath?
Tony Iommi
Nine Inch Nails is:
Trent Reznor
Who is the guitarist for Phish?
Trey Anastasio
"Birdland" is named for an important New York jazz club.
True
"Say It Loud-I'm Black and I'm Proud" mentions a gospel hymn in the lyrics.
True
Bebop music was performed in after-hours clubs.
True
Bikini Kill recorded on the independent label Kill Rock Stars.
True
Billboard uses YouTube views to calculate some of its lists of hit songs.
True
Chick Corea's early music with Return to Forever was strongly influenced by Latin music.
True
David Bowie was a jazz saxophonist early in his career.
True
David Lee Roth was replaced with Sammy Hagar.
True
Donna Summer wrote most of her own songs.
True
Eddie Van Halen was a classically trained musician.
True
Fear's performance on Saturday Night Live was cut short after they insulted New York and as listeners in the audience began moshing which appeared dangerous and violent to viewers at home.
True
Herbie Hancock's "Chameleon" has an AABA form.
True
James Hetfield is the lead singer of Metallica.
True
Keith Emerson played the Moog synthesizer.
True
Kurt Cobain accused Pearl Jam of selling out.
True
Many bebop musicians also played in swing orchestras and big bands.
True
Many early hip-hop DJs were of Jamaican or Caribbean descent.
True
Marilyn Manson is both a person and a band.
True
Mike Rutherford played a double neck electric guitar.
True
Only the winner of American Idol is guaranteed a record contract.
True
Pandora and Spotify are examples of freemium services.
True
Parliament and Funkadelic had the same members.
True
Polydor gave Siouxsie and the Banshees complete artistic control over their music.
True
Procol Harum began touring with a symphony orchestra during the 1970s.
True
Public Enemy's music was produced by the Bomb Squad.
True
Rick Rubin produced the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Blood Sugar Sex Magik.
True
Sonic Youth often experimented with techniques from avant-garde classical music.
True
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway was a concept album.
True
The Sex Pistols were released by two different record labels before they recorded their first album.
True
The Stooges' sound was characterized by high-volume guitars, heavy drums, and screaming vocals from Iggy Pop, all of which would become models for punk rock musicians.
True
The Talking Heads opened for the Ramones.
True
The majority of glam rock musicians were British.
True
The members of Kiss never appeared in public without makeup until the 1980s.
True
The members of The Bee Gees were brothers.
True
The members of the Eurythmics frequently dressed in androgynous clothing.
True
The music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers is strongly influenced by funk.
True
The song "Dazed and Confused" includes a descending bass riff that repeats throughout the entire song, except, of course, during the instrumental breaks.
True
Thriller was produced by Quincy Jones.
True
True or false: Beck's "Loser" includes a sitar.
True
Two members of Oasis were brothers.
True
U2's guitarist was the Edge.
True
Which station is a subsidiary of MTV?
VH-1
Which of the following bands is not an example of early hard rock?
Van Morrison
Where is the video for "Like a Virgin" set?
Venice
Alice Cooper's given name is:
Vincent Furnier
The song "A Fifth of Beethoven" by ____________ was a disco rendition of the Fifth Symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Walter Murphy
Which saxophone soloist is prominently featured in "Pharoh's Dance"?
Wayne Shorter
Which of the following is a concept album?
Welcome to My Nightmare
Who was the singer of the New York Dolls?
Who was the singer of the New York Dolls?
Who wrote the soundtrack for the film Super Fly?
Who wrote the soundtrack for the film Super Fly?
Which album was a tribute to Syd Barrett?
Wish You Were Here
Poly Styrene was the singer for which band?
X-Ray Spex
Which band included a saxophonist in their lineup?
X-Ray Spex
The lead vocalist of Rage Against the Machine is:
Zack De La Rocha
What is not featured in "Live"?
a Mellotron
"My Best Friend's Girl" did not include what?
a disco beat
The album Nursery Cryme is based on:
a fairy tale written by Peter Gabriel
What does "Hong Kong Garden" include?
a pentatonic scale
"A Whiter Shade of Pale" is based on...
a piece composed by J.S. Bach
Pink Floyd began their career as:
a psychedelic band
The album Tommy is:
a rock opera
"Pinball Wizard" is...
a rock opera about a deaf and blind child
Alice Cooper's live shows often included:
a simulated execution of the singer
"Jocko Homo" was originally written for...
a student film
What is "Bohemian Rhapsody" based on?
a style of classical music composition
Hardcore punk musicians in the Washington, D.C. scene promoted:
abstinence from drugs and alcohol
What is not typically in heavy metal?
acoustic instruments
T. Rex was originally:
an acoustic folk duo
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" features
angst-ridden lyrics and heavy guitars
"Roundabout" includes...
asymmetrical meters
Videos in heavy rotation were played:
at least four times per day
Cool jazz was created as a response to:
bebop
What precedes hard rock?
bluegrass
Which format best describes the earliest days of MTV?
continuous video play reminiscent of Top 40 radio
What style of music is evoked in "Heart of Glass"?
disco
What music technique is not included in "Whole Lotta Love"?
double bass drum
Which of the following is a characteristic of funk music?
group singing
Phil Collins performed with all of the following instruments EXCEPT:
guitar
What is "Color Me Impressed" an example of?
hardcore punk
John McLaughlin's style of guitar playing was notable because:
he played a double neck guitar
Mötorhead was the first band to mix:
heavy metal and punk rock
What was not an aesthetic of New Wave?
high volume and distortion
The Dave Matthews Band and Blues Traveler are examples of:
jam bands
What instrument is heard in "Cowboy"?
jaw harp
Rage Against the Machine's sound is defined by:
many different sounds created by the guitarist
What were the instruments in "Walk This Way" made by?
members of Aerosmith
Compared to other hardcore punk bands of the period, the music of the Replacements was:
more melodic
Industrial rock valued
noise and distortion
What instrument is heard in "Pyramid Song"?
ondes Martenot
What instrument or technique is audible during the last minute of "Venus In Furs"?
ostrich guitar
What instrument technique is shown in "Master of Puppets"?
palm muting
"Shine on You Crazy Diamonds" does not feature...
pipe organ
Patti Smith began her career as a:
poet
All of the following are features of disco music EXCEPT:
politicized lyrics
"Welcome to Paradise" is associated with what genre?
pop punk
What was "Rebel Girl" heavily influenced by?
punk rock
What was Peter Gabriel not influenced by?
punk rock
What is the subject of "White Riot"?
race and class
"Blitzkreig Bop" features what?
simple vocal melodies
What does "The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash" feature?
song excerpts from Queen, Chic, and Blondie
What did The Velvet Underground's music not feature?
songs that were under three minutes in length
In the 2000s, Kid Rock
stopped rapping and began writing country rock music
What were the instruments in "Rapper's Delight" made by?
studio musicians
"Love Is A Message" includes...
studio musicians from Philadelphia International Records
What is not a value of Glam Rock?
stylistic consistency
What style of music is evoked in "Rock Lobster"?
surf rock
BPM labels were useful for:
switching from one song to the next without a noticeable change in tempo
"Nights In White Satin" features...
symphony orchestra
King Crimson's music includes all of the following EXCEPT:
symphony orchestra
The most prevalent instrument in New Romanticism was:
synthesizer
Unlike punk bands, new wave bands often included which instrument?
synthesizer
What instrument is prominently featured in "Flash Light"?
synthesizer
What was not an important technological development connected to disco music?
the 45 RPM single
Britpop bands were closely related to:
the British Invasion
Every episode of Soul Train featured:
the Soul Train Line
What is the subject of "Rock n' Roll Suicide"?
the collapse of an alien rock star
Rock of Love featured:
the love life of Bret Micheals
What did not contribute to the rise of disco?
the popularity of album-oriented rock
The subject of "I'm the Slime' is...
the role of television in American society
What is not true of Motley Crue's music?
they had multiple lead guitars
Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax are the "big four" of:
thrash metal
The Mahavishnu Orchestra prominently featured:
violin
