Rock n Roll Chapter 14
b
1994 marked the 25th anniversary of which major music festival? a Lollapalooza b Woodstock c Monterey Pop Festival d Newport Folk Festival
c
Beyonce refers to her provocative on-stage persona as: a Fire and Ice b Bootylicious c Sasha Fierce d. Dreamgirl
American Idol
Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson were launched by what program?
b
Combining his music and television interests, Simon Cowell created the entertainment company: a X-Factor b Syco c Sony Music Group d Fanfare Records
a
Did Simon Cowell start on a Pop Idol or b American Idol
d
Disney often targeted singers to promote the lucrative market of what age group? a early twenty year olds b late teenagers c early teenagers d 8 to 12 year olds
Romeo and Juliet
High School Musical is based loosely on what Shakespere play?
5
How many Spice Girls were there?
d
How much does Hannah Montana make for Disney per year (at the time of the book's writing)? a 1 million b 10 million c 100 million d 1 billion
b
In the 90s two girl groups found success by developing a smooth, R&B pop sound reminiscent of the Supremes. Who were they? a Bangles and Spice Girls b En Vogue and TLC c Destiny's Child and the Go-Go's d 98 Degrees and 'N sync
emotional
In the decade since 1994, there have been three main streams of rock and roll. It includes 1. the persistence of pop, 2. the accommodation of strong ___________ content to evolving musical styles and 3. the rise of musical appropriation brought into rock by hip hop.
'N Sync
Justin Timerlake was a member of ______________.
c
Lou Pearlman formed an air charter service that chartering jets for Michael Jackson, Madonna, Phil Collins and others. What was the name of this service? a Frontier Airlines b Trans World Airlines (TWA) c Trans Continental Airlines
David Bowie
Madonna's success and appeal has been linked to her chameleon-like ability to change appearances and genres. This success is similar to the path led by what glam rocker of the 70s?
Destiny's Child
Matthew Knowles managed what group that included his daughter?
Newlyweds
Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson's marriage gave birth to the popular MTV reality show called ____________________.
e
Simon Cowell was associated with what music companies a EMI Music Publishing b Syco c Fanfare Records d BMG e all of the above f none of the above
Spice Girls
The British talent show "Pop Idol" was created by Simon Fuller. He was the manager of what girl group?
Hollywood Records
The Jonas Brothers were initially dropped by Columbia Records. What group picked them up?
b
The Spice Girls were primarily known for a bitter feuds within the group b promoting "girl power" c an overly sexual image d appearing on a reality show
b
The all girl musical group has been a popular fixture on the music scene since: q 1950s b 1960s c 1970s d 1980s
c
The band members of 'N Synch were classmates at the School for Creative and Performing Artists in what city? a Anchorage b Boston c Cincinnatti d Dayton
True
True or False? Hannah Montana and the Jonas Bros. are incredibly profitable because they are multimedia crossover acts, covering TV, movies and live concerts.
True
True or False? In the early 2000s, television became not just a vehicle to promote musical talent but also a method of creating new pop stars.
True
True or False? Justin Timberlake was formerly a member of the New Mickey Mouse Club when he was a kid.
True
True or False? Justin Timberlake won Grammys.
True
True or False? Lip synching became a necessity for some artists because of the physical demands of the complex choreography at concerts and shows.
True
True or False? Lou Pearlman was sued by all but one of his produced bands. The exception was the band US5.
False
True or False? Lou Pearlman was the first producer to put together a manufactured boy band.
True
True or False? Many of the teen pop stars were micromanaged from the beginning to ensure maximum publicity, promotions, advertising and mall tours.
True
True or False? Pop Idol and American Idol were among the first music shows to create, rather than popularize new acts.
True
True or False? Posh Spice s is married to famous soccer player David Beckham.
True
True or False? Record company executives learned that creating ensemble acts was an effective moneymaking tactic.
True
True or False? Simon Cowell was Brought up in a wealthy English family.
False
True or False? The 1990s was the first decade to witness the creation of media friendly ensemble acts.
True
True or False? The Jonas Brothers are committed evangelical Christians.
True
True or False? The Monkeys were a manufactured group in the mid 60s.
True
True or False? The Spice Girls "girl power" message reads like a cartoonish domestication of the all female punk bands in the early 90s like Bikini Kill.
True
True or False? The Spice Girls poked fun at their own image.
True
True or False? The Spice Girls were a manufactured group.
True
True or False? The early girl bands had an identifiable lead vocalist with a harmony arrangement and sang songs about the ups and downs of young love. This continued through the girl group revival of the 1990s.
No
Was Milli Vanilli the first group to lip synch?
Westlife
What Irish boy band holds the Guinness World Record for most successful new chart act?
The Go-Go's
What band emerged from the punk/new wave explosion as a commercially successful all-girl group in the early 80s?
Milli Vanilli
What band took the brunt of criticism for lip synching in the 90s?
'N Sync
What boy band had two singers who were members of the New Mickey Mouse Club?
Jonas Brothers
What brothers group was a member of the Disney franchise? They promoted abstinence and projected a family friendly image.
Miley Cyrus
What child Disney star became an overnight musical sensation?
Prince.
What fan of the Bangles' gave this band his song "Manic Monday"? At that time, he went by the name Christopher Tracy.
Spice Girls
What female group capitalized on the term "girl power"?
c
What female vocalist won the Best New Artist Grammy award in 2000 for her outstanding vocal range and power? a Ashlee Simpson b Jessica Simpson c Christina Aguilera d Britney Spears
En Vogue
What girl group achieved huge commercial success with the 1992 album Funky Divas?
Bangles
What girl group included sisters Debbi and Vicki Peterson as well as others?
En Vogue
What group included Miss Black California Cindy Herron?
Destiny's Child
What group rose to prominence in the late 90s as the dominant female singing group in the U.S. This group was based in Texas. Beyonce Knowles was the lead vocalist.
Destiny's Child
What group won the Grammy award in 2001 for Best R&B Vocal for group or duo?
b
What groups or artists refused to play at Woodstock? a Arlo Guthrie and Simon & Garfunkel b Pearl Jam and Neil Young c Cypress Hill and Metallica d Aerosmith and Nine Inch Nails
lip synching
What is the term that describes miming to a pre-recorded backing track?
Ponzi
What kind of business sheme was illegally run by Lou Pearlman?
Vanity Fair
What magazine published Miley Cyrus' racy photo shoot when she was 15 years old?
Simon Cowell
What male American Idol judge has become one of the most recognizable faces on British and American television?
b
What manufactured girl group spread a message of feminist empowerment and became the most successful English Band since the Beatles? a TLC b Spice Girls c Destiny's Child d The Bangles
High School Musical
What musical-based franchise has become a major moneymaker for Disney?
Hollywood Records
What record company is owned by Disney?
Christina Aguilera
What singer earned a spot performance at a White House Christmas Gala and the Super Bowl halftime show with her hit "What a Girl Wants"?
Justin Timberlake
What singer for 'N Sync had a successful run in the band and a subsequent successful solo career?
Jessica Simpson
What singer was marketed as wholesome version of Brittany Spears and Christina Aguilera?
Pro Tools
What software program for recording and editing music was initially developed by Berkeley graduates Peter Gotcher and Evan Brooks.
Michigan
What state was Madonna from?
Lou Pearlman
What successful boy band manager was a cousin of Art Garfunkel?
Brittany Spears, Christina Aguilera
What successful two female vocalists of the 21st century were first contestants on 'Star Search' and also Mouseketeers on the New Mickey Mouse Club? name, name
Miley Cyrus
What teen star earned the moniker "Smiley" due to her cheerful disposition as a child?
c
Where was Jessica Simpson discovered? a Musical school b Community college c Church camp d Talent show
En Vogue
Which R&B type female group made sure that no one band member was labeled the "star". All shared lead vocals.
TLC
Which group included rapper Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes? She was killed young in a car accident.
Justin Timberlake
Which member of 'N Sync has gone on to win several Grammy Awards?
Christina Aguilera
Which of the two former female mousketeers mentioned in the book embraced her status as a sex symbol, appearing topless on the cover of an album, posing nude in the magazine Rolling Stone and bragging about her piercings down under?
d
Which of these are aspects of ensemble acts: a inoffensive b safe c good looking (easy on the eyes) d all of the above e none of the above
c
Which one of the following teen oriented musical acts is NOT part of the Disney franchise? a Jonas Brothers b Hannah Montana c Hanson d Vanessa Hudgens
a
Which show appeared first? a British talent show "Pop Idol" b U.S. talent show "American Idol"
b
Who are example corporate sponsors of 1994 Woodstock? a Def Jam Records and Coca-Cola b Apple Computer and Pepsi c Disney and Coors d. Hollywood Records and Guinness
Lou Pearlman
Who guided the success of the Backstreet Boys and "N sync to chart topping success? He was later sentenced to 25 years in prison for money laundering and making fraudulent investments.
Brittany Spears
Who received a Grammy for Best Dance Recording?
Bangles
Who sang "Walk like an Egyptian"?
Christina Aguilera
Who sang 'Genie in a Bottle'?
Billy Ray Cyrus
Who was Miley Cyrus' father? He sang "Achy Breaky Heart" in 1992.
Jessica Simpson
Who was a gospel singer that achieved mainstream pop success with the debut album "Sweet Kisses"?
Ashlee Simpson
Who was booed at the Orange Bowl in Miami?
Simon Cowell
Who was known as Mr. Nasty?
Jessica Simpson
Who was married to 98 Degrees singer Nick Lachey?
Belinda Carlisle
Who was the lead singer of the Go Go's?
Ashlee
Who was the little sister of Jessica Simpson who was caught lip synching on Saturday Night Live? First name only.
Spice Girls
Who were Ginger, Posh, Scary, Sporty and Baby?
Kurt Cobain
Whose death was considered by some to be the end of rock music?
Ashlee Simpson
Whose father explained her lip synching as being necessary to cover for a sore throat?