MUS 152 - Final Exam - History of Rock and Roll
The most expensive album ever produced was:
A Night at the Opera
Gram Parsons recorded with all of these groups EXCEPT:
The Doors
Erika Wennerstrom is the lead singer, keyboardist, and guitarist for: Select one: Mumford and Sons The Heartless Bastards The White Stripes The Black Keys
The Heartless Bastards
Which of these bands has a female lead singer and instrumentalist? Select one: Mumford and Sons The Heartless Bastards The Black Keys Modest Mouse
The Heartless Bastards
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
All of the following groups were based in New York EXCEPT:
The MC5
Which group took out a full-page newspaper ad denouncing Hudson's department store?
The MC5
Which band blended metal, folk, country, and blues in their music?
Aerosmith
Sting is the lead singer of:
The Police
Which of the following is true of Evanescence? Select one: Amy Lee is the band's lead singer. They frequently use folk instruments such as banjo and mandolin in their music. All of the band's members are female. They consider themselves a Christian band.
Amy Lee is the band's lead singer.
The best-selling debut album of all times was:
Appetite for Destruction
Which band won an Academy Award for the score to the film Her? Select one: The Lumineers Arcade Fire The Heartless Bastards Modest Mouse
Arcade Fire
Thom Yorke and Flea are members of: Select one: Heaven & Hell Probot Queen + Adam Lambert Atoms for Peace
Atoms for Peace
Which of the following is a supergroup? Select one: Jethro Tull The Rolling Stones Atoms for Peace Black Sabbath
Atoms for Peace
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
Which group was accused of causing a young woman to commit suicide?
Black Sabbath
Which group was influenced by the Allman Brothers Band? Select one: Pearl Jam Blues Traveler Bikini Kill Sonic Youth
Blues Traveler
The two major bands of the Britpop movement were: Select one: Green Day and the Offspring Blur and Oasis Throbbing Gristle and Black Sabbath Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson
Blur and Oasis
All of these Bob Dylan albums show influences of country music EXCEPT:
Bringing It All Back Home
Which artist's music was used by both political parties in the 1984 Presidential election?
Bruce Springsteen
The Sex Pistols were signed to all of these labels EXCEPT:
CBS
Two important musicians in the bebop movement were:
Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie
All of the following were alter egos of David Bowie EXCEPT:
China Girl
The drummer for James Brown's band was:
Clyde Stubblefield
Def Jam had a distribution deal with:
Columbia Records
Rick Allen was the drummer for:
Def Leppard
All of these bands drew on musical styles of the 1950s and 1960s EXCEPT:
Devo
Which album was the first punk rock album to sell over a million copies? Select one: The Clash American Idiot Dookie Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols
Dookie
This song is a tribute to: "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Duane Allman
Which group arranged and recorded a version of the classical suite Pictures at an Exhibition?
ELP
Which artist recorded the soundtrack for Sweet Sweetback's Baadassss Song?
Earth, Wind, and Fire
Which artist released seven consecutive albums that went to number 1 in the United States in the 1970s?
Elton John
"Ace of Spades" was one of the first heavy metal music videos to be played on MTV. Select one: True False
False
"Beat It" was the first Michael Jackson video played on MTV. Select one: True False
False
"Complete Control" was the first punk rock single ever released.
False
"Glam metal" is another term for "thrash metal." Select one: True False
False
"Love Shack" was released in 1979. Select one: True False
False
"Sweet Home Alabama" was written in response to a song by Bob Dylan.
False
"The Girl is Mine" was a duet with Paul Simon. Select one: True False
False
"Wonderwall" was named for a song by John Lennon. Select one: True False
False
A subgenre of glam rock was named after Marc Bolan.
False
Adam Lambert was the Season 1 winner of American Idol. Select one: True False
False
Alice Cooper's music frequently has the bass, guitar, and vocal lines performing the same riff.
False
Antichrist Superstar was produced by Phil Spector. Select one: True False
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. Select one: True False
False
DJs were hired to augment the sounds of a club's live band. Select one: True False
False
Danger Mouse produced Beck's Midnite Vultures. Select one: True False
False
Disco albums were blown up during the Stonewall Riots. Select one: True False
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. Select one: True False
False
Elton John frequently performed with a bottomless microphone.
False
Every member of Atoms for Peace was also a member of Radiohead. Select one: True False
False
Flavor Flav was a member of NWA.
False
Flea is the lead vocalist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Select one: True False
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
Gram Parsons was the first artist to mix country and rock.
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. Select one: True False
False
In a funk groove, all of the musicians play the same riff. Select one: True False
False
In the early 1980s, video releases of MTV videos sold almost as well as the singles. Select one: True False
False
Industrial rock developed at the same time as progressive rock. Select one: True False
False
Jack White and Meg White are siblings. Select one: True False
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 received a major record label contract as a result of his videos on YouTube. Select one: True False
False
Kelly Clarkson wrote the song she performed when she won American Idol. Select one: True False
False
Kid Rock's Devil Without a Cause was produced by the Dust Brothers. Select one: True False
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. Select one: True False
False
Kurt Cobain accused Pearl Jam of selling out. Select one: True False
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
Lynyrd Skynyrd's music features a single lead guitar.
False
Malcolm McLaren was the original drummer for Siouxsie and the Banshees.
False
Meg White is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of The White Stripes. Select one: True False
False
Metallica is considered the first hair metal band. Select one: True False
False
Miles Davis would only play with African American musicians.
False
Most of George Clinton's songs are strophic ballads. Select one: True False
False
Mötley Crüe, Van Halen, and Guns N' Roses started by playing in New York clubs. Select one: True False
False
Napster was the first fee-based MP3 downloading service. Select one: True False
False
Nico performed on every track of The Velvet Underground and Nico.
False
Nirvana never signed with a major label. Select one: True False
False
Ozzy Osbourne was the lead singer of Heaven & Hell. Select one: True False
False
Pandora allows listeners to hear specific songs on demand. Select one: True False
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. Select one: True False
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. Select one: True False
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. Select one: True False
False
Tarkus is a concept album about poverty and the Church of England.
False
The Beastie Boys were originally a blues cover band. Select one: True False
False
The Bee Gees were created by Jacques Morali. Select one: True False
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. Select one: True False
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 current lineup of the Rolling Stones does not include any of the band's original members. Select one: True False
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. Select one: True False
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
This song is about satanic rituals. "I'm Eighteen - 2004 Remaster" by Alice Cooper
False
Three members of Buffalo Springfield went on to form Crosby, Stills, and Nash.
False
Tré Cool is the lead singer of Green Day. Select one: True False
False
Van Halen's "Eruption" prominently features the synthesizer. Select one: True False
False
Weather Report played only acoustic instruments.
False
Yes was highly skeptical of and critical of spirituality and religion.
False
ZZ Top developed the technique of "trading twos."
False
Bret Michaels has starred in all of these reality television programs except: Select one: Life as I Know It Rock of Love Family Jewels Celebrity Apprentice
Family Jewels
"Rock and Roll (Part Two)," also known as "Hey," was recorded by:
Gary Glitter
All of the following people were judges on American Idol except: Select one: Gene Simmons Simon Cowell Steven Tyler Randy Jackson
Gene Simmons
Donna Summer's recordings were produced by:
Giorgio Moroder
Emmylou Harris worked closely with:
Gram Parsons
Which of the following bands have helped turn their own catalogues into jukebox musicals? Select one: Black Sabbath Jethro Tull The Rolling Stones Green Day
Green Day
Which musical has a participatory "Be-In" as its finale? Select one: Hair Spring Awakening American Idiot Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Hair
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.
Former members of Black Sabbath formed a supergroup called: Select one: Atoms for Peace Heaven & Hell Rock of Ages Probot
Heaven & Hell
Ronnie James Dio and Tommy Iommi were both members of: Select one: Cream Heaven & Hell The Who Probot
Heaven & Hell
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
The leader of Jethro Tull was:
Ian Anderson
Which band's name was inspired by that of a medieval torture device?
Iron Maiden
Which of the following is true of this song? "Whipping Post" by the Allman Brothers Band
It is an irregular meter.
Which of the following is true of this song? "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (Full Extended Album Version)" by Iron Butterfly
It is based on riffs.
Which of the following is true of this song? "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) - Single Version" by Sly & The Family Stone
It quotes several titles of songs by Sly and the Family Stone.
All of these musicians played on Bitches Brew EXCEPT:
Jaco Pastorius
Which bass player is prominently featured in this recording? "Birdland" by Weather Report
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: Select one: Esmée Denters Justin Bieber Charice Pempengco Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson
Dave Grohl has been a member of all of these groups or projects except: Select one: The Foo Fighters Jethro Tull Nirvana Probot
Jethro Tull
The Carducci String Quartet and the Neue Philharmonic (Orchestra) Frankfort have both recorded the music of: Select one: Jethro Tull Thom Yorke Jonathan Larson Queen
Jethro Tull
Billy Gibbons was heavily influenced by:
Jimi Hendrix
Most of Led Zeppelin's songs were written by:
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant
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
John Lydon became:
Johnny Rotten
The keyboardist for ELP was:
Keith Emerson
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
Which musician is heard performing in this song? "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) - Single Version" - Sly & The Family Stone
Larry Graham
All of the following artists helped popularize hip-hop in the 1980s EXCEPT:
Led Zeppelin
Eddie Kramer was a producer for:
Led Zeppelin
Which group is often considered the progenitor of heavy metal?
Led Zeppelin
On which album does this song appear? "Stairway to Heaven - 1990 Remaster" by Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin IV
Which artist's music prompted the formation of the Parents' Music Resource Center?
Madonna
The writings of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche were an important influence on: Select one: Oasis Marilyn Manson Throbbing Gristle Green Day
Marilyn Manson
Which group was accused of inciting the shooting at Columbine High School? Select one: Oasis Throbbing Gristle Marilyn Manson Green Day
Marilyn Manson
Which trumpet soloist is featured in this recording? Note: Instrumental/non-vocal selection "Pharoah's Dance" by Miles Davis
Miles Davis
The Replacements and Hüsker Dü were from:
Minnesota
Vanilla Fudge frequently covered songs by:
Motown artists
Which band regularly uses banjo, dobro, and mandolin in its music? Select one: Mumford and Sons The White Stripes Halestorm The Black Keys
Mumford and Sons
Which Beck album did NOT include any samples? Select one: Modern Guilt Odelay Midnite Vultures Mutations
Mutations
Vince Neil, Nikki Six, and Tommy Lee were members of:
Mötley Crüe
All of these bands included two lead guitars EXCEPT:
Mötorhead
CBGB was located in:
New York
Sub Pop Records signed: Select one: Nirvana R.E.M. Bikini Kill Sonic Youth
Nirvana
All of the following songs are by the Village People EXCEPT:
"Disco Duck"
Which song created national backlash against the Sex Pistols?
"God Save the Queen"
Which was the first hip-hop video played on MTV?
"Rock Box"
Rage Against the Machine's first studio album was released in: Select one: 1990 1988 1992 1994
1992
How many guitarists are members of Radiohead? Select one: 2 3 0 1
3
Which group experienced a revival when they re-recorded a song with hip-hop group Run-DMC?
Aerosmith
Which of the following is a jukebox musical? Select one: Dear Evan Hansen Rent American Idiot Hair
American Idiot
The artist heard performing in this track was discovered on: "It's Not Over" by Daughtry Select one: American Idol YouTube The Voice Spotify
American Idol
Who created the disco beat?
Earl Young
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
Bruce Springsteen was from Indiana.
False
Duane Allman died from a drug overdose.
False
Led Zeppelin II includes only acoustic numbers that were recorded in a single take.
False
ZZ Top was heavily influenced by the music of the Beatles.
False
Which of these musicians reached number 1 on both the pop and black music charts?
George Michael
R.E.M. was from: Select one: California Washington Georgia Vermont
Georgia
The Scorpions were:
German
The MTV show 120 Minutes featured videos by artists such as:
Hüsker Dü and the Replacements
The Season 1 winner of American Idol was: Select one: Justin Guarini Carrie Underwood Adam Lambert Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson
This song was the theme from which program? "Go That Far" by Bret Michaels Select one: The Osbournes Rock of Love American Idol Family Jewels
Rock of Love
Nirvana toured with: Select one: Pearl Jam Sleater-Kinney R.E.M. Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth
Bruce Springsteen was backed by:
The E Street Band
Andy Warhol promoted:
The Velvet Underground
Mike Rutherford played a double neck electric guitar.
True
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway was a concept album.
True
Two members of Oasis were brothers. Select one: True False
True
Which album was a tribute to Syd Barrett?
Wish You Were Here
Alice Cooper's live shows often included:
a simulated execution of the singer
Which format best describes the earliest days of MTV?
continuous video play reminiscent of Top 40 radio
Which of the following is a characteristic of funk music?
group singing
Industrial rock valued Select one: noise and distortion fast tempos and memorable hooks emulating the Beatles major labels and commercial success
noise and distortion
Lo-fi rock music has which of the following characteristics? Select one: bands led by women folk instruments obsolete recording technology blues covers
obsolete recording technology
This song is associated with the genre of: "Welcome to Paradise" by Green Day Select one: industrial Britpop jam bands pop punk
pop punk
Peter Gabriel was influenced by all of the following EXCEPT:
punk rock
This song includes: "Love Is the Message (feat. The Three Degrees) - Single Version" by MSFB, The Three Degrees
studio musicians from Philadelphia International Records
Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman were members of: Select one: Sub Pop Records Phish Kill Rock Stars Records The Foo Fighters
Sub Pop Records
Which of the following was NOT a character created by George Clinton?
Sweet Sweetback
Kid Rock's music is influenced by all of the following EXCEPT: Select one: the Beastie Boys Lynyrd Skynyrd Run-DMC Otis Redding
Otis Redding
The Music Genome Project is part of: Select one: Pandora American Idol Spotify YouTube
Pandora
Which group refused to make music videos? Select one: R.E.M. Nirvana Pearl Jam Blues Traveler
Pearl Jam
Which group was involved in a lengthy battle with Ticketmaster? Select one: The Dave Matthews Band Sonic Youth Bikini Kill Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam
Who became the lead vocalist for Genesis after Peter Gabriel's departure?
Phil Collins
Which musician was a major influence on the creation of this song? "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen
Phil Spector
"Love is the Message" was recorded in:
Philadelphia
Which group has never released a charting album? Select one: Pearl Jam R.E.M. Phish Nirvana
Phish
This song is sung from the perspective of: "Another Brick In The Wall - 2001 Remastered Version" by Pink Floyd
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
What is the name of Dave Grohl's heavy metal recording project? Select one: Heaven & Hell Probot Atoms for Peace Rock of Ages
Probot
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back and Fear of a Black Planet are albums by
Public Enemy
All of these artists are from Los Angeles EXCEPT: Select one: Red Hot Chili Peppers Rage Against the Machine Radiohead Beck
Radiohead
Which group or artist released an album online and invited consumers to pay what they wanted to download it? Select one: Kid Rock Red Hot Chili Peppers Radiohead Beck
Radiohead
The Battle of Los Angeles and Evil Empire are albums by: Select one: Rage Against the Machine Kid Rock Radiohead Red Hot Chili Peppers
Rage Against the Machine
Which of the following is NOT a jukebox musical? Select one: Quadrophenia We Will Rock You American Idiot Rent
Rent
Def Jam records was founded by:
Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons
Duran Duran's music videos were directed by:
Russell Mulcahy
Which soul singer wrote and recorded the ballad "A Change is Gonna Come."?
Sam Cooke
Justin Bieber was discovered by: Select one: Scooter Braun Sam Phillips Simon Cowell Steven Tyler
Scooter Braun
Which group's music features no bass guitar? Select one: Sonic Youth Sleater-Kinney Nirvana Phish
Sleater Kinney
Which of the following bands was integrated?
Sly and the Family Stone
The lead singer of The Pretty Reckless is: Select one: Taylor Momsen Erika Wennerstrom Lzzy Hale Amy Lee
Taylor Momsen
Which artist removed their entire catalogue from Spotify in 2014 and then restored it to Spotify in 2017? Select one: Tommy Lee Gene Simmons Taylor Swift Kelly Clarkson
Taylor Swift
Which of these bands included African American members?
The Allman Brothers Band
Which of these bands was the first to use multiple lead guitars?
The Allman Brothers Band
All of these bands include female members except: Select one: The Black Keys The White Stripes Halestorm The Pretty Reckless
The Black Keys
All of these bands include folk-influenced instruments except: Select one: The Black Keys Mumford and Sons Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros Arcade Fire
The Black Keys
Which band's early albums included many covers of blues songs? Select one: Evanescence Halestorm Mumford and Sons The Black Keys
The Black Keys
Which of the following bands has a lo-fi aesthetic? Select one: Death Cab for Cutie Mumford and Sons Evanescence The Black Keys
The Black Keys
Which of these bands has frequently recorded their music in a basement studio using obsolete equipment? Select one: The Black Keys Arcade Fire Halestorm The Lumineers
The Black Keys
Which band started a label called New Hormones?
The Buzzcocks
Sweetheart of the Rodeo was recorded by:
The Byrds
Which band included ska, reggae, and rhythm and blues styles in their music?
The Clash
All of the following songs are about space travel EXCEPT:
"(Bang a Gong) Get It On"
Which Michael Jackson song features a guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen?
"Beat It"
Which two singles were released on the same day in order to compete with each other directly? Select one: "Song 2" and "Welcome to Paradise" "Country House" and "Roll With It" "Head Like a Hole" and "Closer" "Devil's Gateway" and "Heresy"
"Country House" and "Roll With It"
Jimmy Page played his guitar with a violin bow in:
"Dazed and Confused"
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"
All of the following are Black Sabbath songs EXCEPT:
"I Wanna Be Your Dog"
Which single was inspired by the 1992 Los Angeles Riots? Select one: "Killing in the Name" "Loser" "Creep" "Under the Bridge"
"Killing in the Name"
Which Madonna song was censured by the Vatican?
"Like A Prayer"
Kiss's first major hit was:
"Rock and Roll All Night"
Which of these songs is used by many sports teams? Select one: "I Will Wait" "Seven Nation Army" "Bring Me to Life" "Home"
"Seven Nation Army"
The video that received the most play on MTV was
"Sledgehammer"
Which song do the Rolling Stones use to open many of their live shows? Select one: "Brown Sugar" "Blue and Lonesome" "Start Me Up" "Satisfaction"
"Start Me Up"
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"
All of the following are concept albums EXCEPT: Select one: American Idiot The Downward Spiral (What's the Story) Morning Glory Antichrist Superstar
(What's the Story) Morning Glory
How many albums did the Sex Pistols release?
1
How many musicians were involved in the recording of this song? "Head Like A Hole" by Nine Inch Nails Select one: 3 4 5 1
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: Select one: 1973 1979 1977 1975
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: Select one: 1982 1984 1986 1980
1982
Michael Jackson's music was first played on MTV in:
1983
Nevermind was released in: Select one: 1987 1993 1989 1991
1991
Napster and MP3.com were sued by the RIAA in: Select one: 1998 2002 2000 1996
2000
YouTube was launched in: Select one: 1999 2005 2001 2003
2005
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
Maureen Tucker was the drummer for
The Velvet Underground
Which disco group was created to embody a number of gay stereotypes?
The Village People
Which artist originally wrote and recorded this song? "My Generation - Live" by Patti Smith
The Who
Which of these bands' songs were turned into a jukebox musical? Select one: The Who Cream Black Sabbath Radiohead
The Who
Which of the following is true of this song? "I Wanna Be Your Dog" by The Stooges
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.
All of the following are true of arena rock EXCEPT:
They feature acoustic music exclusively
Why did some artists remove their catalogues from Spotify? Select one: They felt that people were getting famous before they were ready. They felt they were not paid enough They felt it was making people famous who had not paid their dues. They objected to rules of censorship on 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? Select one: Justin Bieber Thom Yorke Steven Tyler Chris Daughtry
Thom Yorke
What instrument is prominently featured in this song? "Killing In The Name" by Rage Against The Machine Select one: Mellotron jaw harp Incorrect. Tom Morello's electric guitar ondes Martenot
Tom Morello's electric guitar
Which guitarist was known for playing guitar solos at incredible speeds?
Tony Bourge
Nine Inch Nails is: Select one: Billie Joe Armstrong Liam Gallagher Shawn Fanning Trent Reznor
Trent Reznor
"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. Select one: True False
True
Bebop music was performed in after-hours clubs.
True
Bikini Kill recorded on the independent label Kill Rock Stars. Select one: True False
True
Billboard uses YouTube views to calculate some of its lists of hit songs. Select one: True False
True
Both The Black Keys and The White Stripes each only have two members. Select one: True False
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. Select one: True False
True
Donna Summer wrote most of her own songs. Select one: True False
True
Eddie Van Halen was a classically trained musician. Select one: True False
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 wrote scores for several films.
True
James Hetfield is the lead singer of Metallica. Select one: True False
True
Keith Emerson played the Moog synthesizer.
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. Select one: True False
True
Only the winner of American Idol is guaranteed a record contract. Select one: True False
True
Pandora and Spotify are examples of freemium services. Select one: True False
True
Parliament and Funkadelic had the same members. Select one: True False
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. Select one: True False
True
Sonic Youth often experimented with techniques from avant-garde classical music. Select one: True False
True
The Allman Brothers Band was influenced by modern jazz.
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. Select one: True False
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. Select one: True False
True
The music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers is strongly influenced by funk. Select one: True False
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. Select one: True False
True
U2's guitarist was the Edge.
True
Which station is a subsidiary of MTV?
VH-1
The video for this song is set in: "Like a Virgin" by Madonna
Venice
Alice Cooper's given name is:
Vincent Furnier
Which saxophone soloist is prominently featured in this recording? Note: Instrumental/non-vocal selection "Pharoah's Dance" by Miles Davis
Wayne Shorter
Which of the following is a concept album?
Welcome to My Nightmare
Which band included a saxophonist in their lineup?
X-Ray Spex
Which band was from Texas?
ZZ Top
Which group's music has humorous lyrics, innuendo, and word play?
ZZ Top
The lead vocalist of Rage Against the Machine is: Select one: Zack De La Rocha Anthony Kiedis Tom Morello Thom Yorke
Zack De La Rocha
This song is an example of: "Aquafugue (Aqualung)" by Jethro Tull Select one: Queen's music sung by Adam Lambert a song from a rock musical a Rolling Stones cover of a classic blues song a Jethro Tull song played by a string quartet
a Jethro Tull song played by a string quartet
This song features all of the following EXCEPT: "Black Sabbath - Live" by Black Sabbath
a Mellotron
This song includes all of the following EXCEPT: "My Best Friend's Girl" by The Cars
a disco beat
The album Nursery Cryme is based on:
a fairy tale written by Peter Gabriel
This song includes? "Hong Kong Garden" by Siouxsie and the Banshees
a pentatonic scale
This song is based on: "A Whiter Shade of Pale" by Procol Harum
a piece composed by J.S. Bach
Pink Floyd began their career as:
a psychedelic band
The album "Tommy" is:
a rock opera
This song includes: "Pinball Wizard - Original" by The Who
a rock opera about a deaf and blind child
The subject of this song is: "The Origin of Love" by Hedwig and The Angry Inch - The Original Broadway Cast Select one: the life of blues musician Little Walter the character's life with AIDS Incorrect. The song is about a speech from Plato's Symposium. a protest against the Vietnam War a speech from Plato's Symposium
a speech from Plato's Symposium
This song was originally written for: "Jocko Home" by DEVO
a student film
The form of this song is based on: "Bohemian Rhapsody - Remastered 2011" by Queen
a style of classical music composition
Hardcore punk musicians in the Washington, D.C. scene promoted:
abstinence from drugs and alcohol
All of the following are typical in heavy metal music EXCEPT:
acoustic instruments
Until the mid-1990s, the term "indie rock" was synonymous with: Select one: blues psychedelic rock heavy metal alternative rock
alternative rock
T. Rex was originally:
an acoustic folk duo
This song features: "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana Select one: lengthy instrumental improvisations in a variety of styles two guitars and no bass a feminist message speaking out against rape and domestic violence angst-ridden lyrics and heavy guitars
angst-ridden lyrics and heavy guitars
This song includes: "Roundabout - 2008 Remastered" by Yes
asymmetrical meters
Videos in heavy rotation were played:
at least four times per day
This song features: "I Will Wait" by Mumford & Sons Select one: guitar filtered to sound like bass banjo lo-fi sound and production spoken dialogue
banjo
Cool jazz was created as a response to:
bebop
All of the following are predecessors of hard rock EXCEPT:
bluegrass
Which style of music is evoked in this song? "Heart Of Glass - Special Mix" by Blondie
disco
This song includes all of the following instruments or techniques except: "Whole Lotta Love - 1990 Remaster" by Led Zeppelin
double bass drum
Phil Collins performed with all of the following instruments EXCEPT:
guitar
This song features: "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes Select one: hurdy-gurdy guitar filtered to sound like bass lyrics from a Virginia Woolf short story dobro
guitar filtered to sound like bass
This song is an example of: "Color Me Impressed - 2006 Master" by The Replacements
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
All of the following were aesthetics of New Wave EXCEPT:
high volume and distortion
The Dave Matthews Band and Blues Traveler are examples of: Select one: early alternative rock groups grunge rock riotgrrrl bands jam bands
jam bands
What instrument is heard in this song? "Cowboy" by Kid Rock Select one: ondes Martenot Tom Morello's electric guitar Mellotron jaw harp
jaw harp
Rage Against the Machine's sound is defined by: Select one: the blending of many different musical styles influence of country rock in the lyrics and vocal style frequent use of samples and scratching on a turntable many different sounds created by the guitarist
many different sounds created by the guitarist
The instruments heard in this recording were by: "Walk This Way (feat. Aerosmith)" by Run-D.M.C., Aerosmith
members of Aerosmith
Compared to other hardcore punk bands of the period, the music of the Replacements was:
more melodic
What instrument is heard in this song? "Pyramid Song" by Radiohead Select one: Mellotron jaw harp ondes Martenot Tom Morello's electric guitar
ondes Martenot
The music of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros has all of the following stylistic characteristics except: Select one: influences from psychedelic rock spoken dialogue folk music instruments like the banjo and mandolin only two instruments playing at a time
only two instruments playing at a time
What instrument or technique is audible during the last minute of this song? "Venus In Furs" by The Velvet Underground
ostrich guitar
This song features a technique or instrument called: "Master of Puppets" by Metallica
palm muting
Which instrument of technique is prominently featured in this song? "Lay, Lady, Lay" by Bob Dylan
pedal steel guitar
This song features all of the following instruments EXCEPT: "Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts 1-5 - 2011 Remastered Version" by Pink Floyd
pipe organ
Patti Smith began her career as a:
poet
All of the following are features of disco music EXCEPT:
politicized lyrics
This song is heavily influenced by: "Rebel Girl" by Bikini Kill Select one: punk rock Motown the 12-bar blues folk music
punk rock
The subject of this song is: "White Riot - Remastered" by The Clash
race and class
This song features: "Blietzkrieg Bop - 2001 Remastered Version" by Ramones
simple vocal melodies
This recording features: "The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheel of Steel" by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
song excerpts from Queen, Chic, and Blondie
The Velvet Underground's music featured all of the following EXCEPT:
songs that were under three minutes in length
In the 2000s, Kid Rock Select one: used only sampling in his music collaborated with hip-hop producers such as Rick Rubin and the Dust Brothers began writing politically-oriented music stopped rapping and began writing country rock music
stopped rapping and began writing country rock music
The instruments heard in this recording were by: "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang
studio musicians
All of the following were values of glam rock EXCEPT:
stylistic consistency
Which style of music is evoked in this song? "Rock Lobster" by The B-52's
surf rock
BPM labels were useful for:
switching from one song to the next without a noticeable change in tempo
King Crimson's music includes all of the following EXCEPT:
symphony orchestra
This song features: "Nights in White Satin - Single Version" by The Moody Blues
symphony orchestra
The most prevalent instrument in New Romanticism was:
synthesizer
What instrument is prominently featured in this song? "Flash Light" by Parliament
synthesizer
All of the following were important technological developments connected to disco music EXCEPT:
the 45 RPM single
Britpop bands were closely related to: Select one: punk rock the British Invasion the British blues revival heavy metal
the British Invasion
Every episode of Soul Train featured:
the Soul Train Line
The subject of this song is: "Rock 'N' Roll Suicide - 2012 Remastered Version" by David Bowie
the collapse of an alien rock star
The story of Hedwig and the Angry Inch is about: Select one: a group of artists and musicians who deal with poverty, drug addiction, and AIDS the life of an East German rock musician the hippie counterculture during the Vietnam War era the unconventional world of Dr. Frank N. Furter
the life of an East German rock musician
Rock of Love featured: Select one: the love life of Bret Michaels the family of Ozzy Osbourne Tommy Lee attending college the family of Gene Simmons
the love life of Bret Michaels
All of the following contributed to the rise of disco EXCEPT:
the popularity of album-oriented rock
This subject of this song is: "I'm The Slime" by Frank Zappa
the role of television in American society
All of the following are true of Mötley Crüe's music EXCEPT:
they had multiple lead guitars
Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax are the "big four" of:
thrash metal
The Mahavishnu Orchestra prominently featured:
violin
