rock n roll final exam
The album shown is often considered to be __.
the first concept album in rock 'n' roll
Which of the following songs does NOT use the gated reverb technique in its drum sound?
"Alive" by Pearl Jam
Which Cold War event did NOT occur during the decade of the 1960's?
"American Bandstand" premiers on TV
"Some examples of black music deemed more "authentic" did break through to the mainstream, but from the 1950s until the early 1990s, music label practices clearly suggested that black music and artists needed to be packaged in a certain way to reach broader audiences." (Pop Music and the Spatialization of Race in the 1990s- Mark Anthony Neal) - Why is the term "authentic" a troublesome word in this context?
"Authentic" suggests that there are rules and preconceptions about what black music should be and sould like
Which of the following songs mentions several political and social leaders from the twentieth century?
"Cult of Personality" by Living Colour
"Intertextuality is the shaping of a text's meaning by another text. It is the interconnection between similar or related works of literature that reflect and influence an audience's interpretation of the text. Intertextuality is the relation between texts that are inflicted by means of quotations and allusion." --- Which of the videos listed below demonstrates intertextuality with the classic story "Alice in Wonderland?"
"Don't Come Around Here No More" by Tom Petty
Which song and and controversial music video is the subject of this t-shirt created by the band to promote stricter gun control laws?
"Jeremy" by Pearl Jam
Which of the following is often called the first hip hop song?
"Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang
Which classic album was NOT released after the terrorist attacks on the twin towers and the Pentagon?
"Things Fall Apart" by The Roots (Feb. 1999)
USA for Africa was a project created by Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson to help the victims of famine. What was the name of the single to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 110 Chart in 1985?
"We Are The World"
Which of the following choices is NOT an example of a power ballad?
"Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns 'N' Roses
Which of the following songs is most closely affiliated with the message of Malcolm X and Stokely Carmichael?
(Say it Loud) I'm Black and I'm Proud
The 'first wave" era of rock and roll was during what time?
1955-1959
What year is referred to as the summer of love?
1967
By analyzing the chart, during which year would you expect anti-war protests on college campuses to spike?
1968
During which year did all of the following events take place? MLK and Robert Kennedy Assassinated - President Johnson Chose not to seek another term - Nixon elected as president - the majority of Americans no longer supported US involvement in the Vietnam War.
1968
The moon landing and the Woodstock festival happened in the same year. What year was it?
1969
What anthem and date matches the year the Berlin Wall came down?
1989 - "Rockin' In The Free World" by Neil Young
The artist pictured below is Sam Cooke. What civil rights anthem is he known for?
A Change is Gonna Come
In 1979 Sony introduced "The Walkman." Which of the following would a person with a new Walkman in 1979 most likely be listening to?
A mixtape with Blondie, The Cars, Elvis Costello and Talking Heads
What is the name of the DJ who is credited for giving rock and roll its name?
Alan Freed
What concert in December of 1969 brought a tragic end to the sixties?
Altamont
Who was known as the Queen of Soul?
Aretha Franklin
"Paul's Boutique was a masterpiece in sampling, and an album that could never be made in the same way again. Created during the golden age of sampling - that is, before stricter copyright laws were enforced" - Which artist created the album?
Beastie Boys
What is the name for the counter culture of the 1950's who often preferred jazz and folk to rock and roll music?
Beatniks
The artist pictured sang "Hound Dog" before Elvis had a hit with it. What is her name?
Big Mama Thornton
Which presidential candidate appeared on the Arsenio Hall show to play with the band in 1992?
Bill Clinton
Which artist is shown performing at this famous moment in rock 'n' roll history?
Bob Dylan
Who was the primary songwriter for The Beach Boys?
Brian Wilson
In 1954 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional with what ruling?
Brown vs. Board of Education
Which artist appeared on the covers of "Time" and "Newsweek" magazines during the same week in 1975?
Bruce Springsteen
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a classic album cover from the 1970's? (Click all that apply)
Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA, Michael Jackson - Thriller, Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual
Identify the guitarist famous for his "duck walk."
Chuck Berry
Pictured below is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. In what city is it located?
Cleveland
"Fortunate Son" is an anti-war song performed by __.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Which artist assumed the identity of Ziggy Stardust for his glam-rock album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars?"
David Bowie
Who was the lead singer for the band Blondie?
Debbie Harry
What city became known as "Hitsville USA" during the 1960's?
Detroit
Who was a member of the Motown group The Supremes known for the hits songs - "Stop In The Name of Love," "Baby Love" and You Keep Me Hangin' On?
Diana Ross
Which guitar hero played the solo on Michael Jackson's "Beat It?"
Eddie Van Halen
Which artist seemed to embody the spirit of new wave with his Buddy Holly style glasses and debut album in 1977?
Elvis Costello
During the early 2000's, indie bands found success by working with small record labels that made less money but allowed more freedom than major labels. Which of the following bands does NOT fit the description of an indie band during the early 2000's?
Foo Fighters
Which president did the Dixie Chicks (now just called The Chicks) criticize while performing in concert resulting in a severe backlash from country music radio and public rallies where their albums were burned?
George Bush Jr.
Which person was not a member of the Rolling Stones?
George Harrison
Which Rolling Stones anthem benefits greatly from guest vocals by Merry Clayton
Gimme Shelter
What song was referred to as the Beach Boys' pocket symphony?
Good Vibrations
Which of the following bands is NOT associated with Seattle at the start of the nineties?
Guns N Roses
Which of the following acts did NOT start out at CBGB's in New York?
Heart
Which of the following was NOT an anthem by Rush?
Iron Man
The artist pictured below is known for the song __.
Jailhouse Rock
Which artist performed a televised concert in Boston the day after Martin Luther King was killed in an effort to prevent rioting in the city?
James Brown
The person pictured below was the lead singer for Big Brother and the Holding Company. What is her name?
Janis Joplin
Fronted by Grace Slick what band was known for the songs "White Rabbit" and "Somebody to Love?"
Jefferson Airplane
Who was president of the United States when the Beatles first came to America in 1964?
Johnson
What single released in 1965 helped to change what the music industry considered to be a hit single due to its playing time more than twice the length of a normal single?
Like a Rolling Stone
Which iconic album cover depicts bass player Paul Simonon from "the only band that matters" smashing his guitar?
London Calling by the Clash
Whose provocative performance at the first ever MTV video awards made her an international star?
Madonna
Which artist set a record by having her first 5 singles reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 110 chart in addition to having 14 #1 Hot 100 singles in the decade of the nineties and 19 #1 singles in her career?
Mariah Carey
After recording successful singles for Motown during the 1960's, he recorded one of the most important albums of the 1970's with "What's Going On."
Marvin Gaye
He was the most successful male artist for Motown with hits including "I Heard it Through the Grapevine." What was his name?
Marvin Gaye
What concert served as a homecoming for Jimi Hendrix where he shocked the audience by setting his guitar on fire to end his set?
Monterey Pop Festival
Which artist wrote the song "Ohio" criticizing the Nixon administration in response to the Kent State shootings and later the song "Campaigner" after Nixon's resignation.
Neil Young
The artist pictured wrote an angry civil rights anthem following the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church resulting in the deaths of four young girls. Who is this artist?
Nina Simone
Aretha Franklin's most popular song "Respect" was originally written and recorded by whom?
Otis Redding
The album pictured below was released in 1970 and is often considered to be the beginning of the heavy metal genre. Which of the following people was a member of this band?
Ozzy Osbourne
Which British guitarist was never a member of The Yardbirds?
Pete Townshend
Which hip hop group known for "Fight the Power" and "Don't Believe the Hype" created a mix between The Black Panthers and the Clash?
Public Enemy
Which band is said to have "stolen the show" at the Live Aid concert in 1985?
Queen
Which of the following albums was NOT released in 1991?
Radiohead - OK Computer
Who is known for the song "Oh, Pretty Woman"
Roy Orbison
Which artist brought rap music to Top 40 radio and resurrected the career of the band Aerosmith with their cover of "Walk This Way?"
Run-DMC
Shown in the picture below is Gloria Steinem, who helped found Ms. Magazine. Which of the following would she be most often associated with?
Second wave Feminism
"Strawberry Fields Forever" and "Penny Lane" were singles released by The Beatles while working on which album?
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Rage Against the Machine used his shocking image on an album cover but the photo was taken in the early sixties in the country of __.
South Vietnam
Ben E. King is best known for the song __ that was later covered by John Lennon.
Stand By Me
"You Haven't Done Nothin'" was a song criticizing President Nixon written and performed by __ in 1974.
Stevie Wonder
"This song is not a rebel song. This song is __!" - Bono from Live a Red Rocks *
Sunday Bloody Sunday
The song shown below was featured in a popular movie that linked rock and roll with juvenile delinquency. What was the name of the movie?
The Blackboard Jungle
The Beatles took a public stand when they refused to perform at a segregated concert at the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida. The actions taken by The Beatles supported which of the following?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
Bob Dylan's song "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" released in 1962 has become associated with what Cold War event?
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The studio musicians who played on recordings for Motown artists were called _.
The Funk Brothers
"Sandinista" is the name of the socialist party in Nicaragua and the fourth album by The Clash. The title is related to what event in U.S. history?
The Iran-Contra Affair
Which band listed below was NOT part of the British Invasion?
The Kingsmen
Which band recorded the first major garage-band hit with "Louie Louie" that was investigated by the FBI due its indecipherable lyrics?
The Kingsmen
The song "Black Bird" according to Paul McCartney was partially inspired by __.
The Little Rock 9
Which British band, despite being close friends, marketed themselves as "bad boy" alternatives to the clean-cut image of The Beatles?
The Rolling Stones
Which of the following bands is most representative of the "hippie aesthetic?"
The Runaways
The photo below depicts President Nixon leaving office following his resignation in 1974 following what event?
The Watergate Scandal
Jack White originally performed in what band?
The White Stripes
The still shot from the video shown below is connected to what event that would be addressed in numerous songs from the early nineties, including "Cop Killer" and "Killing In The Name
The acquittal of LAPD officers for use of excessive force upon Rodney King
The Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show just months after what tragic event in America?
The assassination of President Kennedy in 1963
'Mr. Byrne, or at least the sight of his sneakers, is initially seen alone, wandering onto the stage to perform the stark and rousing version of "Psycho Killer'' that begins the show. (The other band members enter one at a time, a new one with each song, as a technical crew wanders conspicuously in their midst. Only in its latter half does the film build into an elaborately staged production, with Mr. Byrne in his Big Suit costume and words like ''time clock'' and ''dustballs'' flashing on a colored backdrop.)
The quote is describing the concert video "Live at Red Rocks" by U2
The picture from a Riot Grrrl zine shares its place in Third wave feminism with what other event?
Title IX granting women equal opportunity in public school and collegiate programs including athletics.
What song would be the best to play in direct relation to the picture below?
Tom Sawer
In a picture that is eerily similar to the one with Elvis and President Nixon is Bono from U2 meeting with President George W. Bush in the White House. In what decade would this picture have been taken?
Two-thousands
Which of the following songs is NOT a Stevie Wonder song?
What's Going On
Which of the following did NOT occur in 1985?
Wilco makes their new album "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" available to stream for free on the internet
Disco Demolition Night took place in 1979 in the city of Chicago during what event?
a double header baseball game
Pictured is Little Richard. Pat Boone made a career by rerecording many of his most popular songs during the 1950's when radio was racially segregated. Boone's songs are known as what?
covers
Elvis visited President Nixon in 1970 __.
hoping to obtain a law enforcement badge for narcotics
