Chapter 11

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MTV's initial market was white teenagers in the northeast.

False

Tom Petty's style in the 1980s is a clear departure from his musical connection to the 1960s.

False

Janet Jackson was a regular on which television sitcom?

Good Times

Who of the following provided the background vocals for Dire Straits' "Money for Nothing"?

Sting

Which Police album is based on the psychological writings of Carl Jung?

Synchronicity

The Traveling Wilburys included all of the following musicians EXCEPT:

John Mellencamp

Daryl Hall previously worked with:

Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff

How is the music of Tears for Fears reminiscent of progressive rock?

The band's lyrics dealt with serious topics.

Which singer adopted the "boy toy" image early in her career?

Madonna

Initially, why were most videos on MTV mainstream rock?

Mainstream rock appealed to MTV's target audience of white teenagers from the Midwest.

Dire Straits is led by which singer-songwriter-guitarist?

Mark Knopfler

Which singer had a hit song with a cover of Otis Redding's "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay"?

Michael Bolton

How does Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." demonstrate his image of a working-class guy?

The song portrays the decay of American values from the perspective of a Vietnam veteran.

Ronald Reagan's administration used Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." as a tribute to American pride and traditional values.

True

The Edge is the guitarist for which band?

U2

How was Phil Collins's solo work a departure from earlier Genesis music?

made short, radio-friendly song arrangements

Who is Quincy Jones?

music producer who worked with Michael Jackson

U2's most recognizable sonic feature consists of:

repeated-note figures on the guitar, soaked in echo

Which Bangles' hit song was actually written by Prince?

"Manic Monday"

Which song by Yes gave the band its first-ever number-one single?

"Owner of a Lonely Heart"

Which Huey Lewis and the News song was featured in the film Back to the Future?

"Power of Love"

Which Peter Gabriel song is a tribute to hokum blues?

"Sledgehammer"

Which Michael Jackson song was a duet with Paul McCartney?

"The Girl is Mine"

What was the first video to air on MTV?

"Video Killed the Radio Star"

Prince's musical roots are in what style of music?

'70s black pop and funk

Which singer from the Go-Go's went on to a successful solo career?

Belinda Carlisle

AC/DC was influenced by which earlier style of music?

British blues rock

Which album by Janet Jackson demonstrated her new image of independence and confidence?

Control

George "Boy George" O'Dowd was the lead singer for which British band?

Culture Club

All of the following bands demonstrate a traditionalist style EXCEPT:

Devo

"The Reflex" was a groundbreaking video by:

Duran Duran

Which British group was the most successful of the "second British invasion"?

Duran Duran

On "Beat It," which of the following guitarists provided the guitar solo?

Eddie Van Halen

"We Got the Beat" and "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" are both songs by the Go-Go's.

False

AC/DC was a band strongly aligned to both the new traditionalists and new wavers.

False

After Phil Collins left Genesis in the 1970s, Peter Gabriel took over the lead vocal duties for the group.

False

Although Prince wrote and produced his records, he rarely performed any of the instruments on them.

False

Both Michael Jackson's and Madonna's music are often driven by a dance beat.

True

In the 1980s, it was clear that rock artists could successfully continue their careers even after the style with which they were originally associated had passed from popular favor.

True

Madonna did not write or produce many of her early hits.

True


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