MUS 105 Final Exam
Released in 1965 "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" features Keith Richards signature:
Guitar riff
Along with being a political activist, Woody Guthrie mastered what instruments?
Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle and Harmonica
Jimi Hendrix and Patti Smith both had success with the song "Hey Joe?"
TRUE
When Brian Jones left the Rolling Stones in 1969, it was Mick Taylor who replaced him?
TRUE
Charlie Watts joined the Rolling Stones in what year to complete their classic line-up?
1963
In which year did the March on Washington occur?
1963
In what year did Wilson Picket sign a deal with Atlantic Records?
1964
The Who were officially formed as a band in what year?
1964
Bob Dylan met and became friends with the Beatles in what year?
1965
In what year did Frank Zappa form and become leader of the "Mothers of Invention?"
1965
"Gimme Some Lovin'" was a hit for the Spencer Davis Group in what year?
1967
The Summer of Love is credited to what year ______?
1967
In which year was the Civil Rights activist Martin Luther King assassinated?
1968
In what year was the MC5's most successful album, titled "Kick out the Jams", released?
1969
Pete Townshend's famous rock opera, Tommy, was written for The Who in what year?
1969
The Johnny Cash Show began airing on the ABC television network in what year?
1969
What year did The Beatles officially break up as a band?
1970
What year was the Grateful Dead album American Beauty released?
1970
Identify the year that the New York Dolls were formed in New York City?
1971
Marvin Gaye finally took creative control of his music with the album What's Goin' On. What year was this album released?
1971
In what year did The Sex Pistols first hit, Anarchy in the UK, reach the UK top 40 (#38)?
1976
John Lennon was assassinated by Mark David Chapman in the year ________?
1980
Louis Jordan was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in what year?
1987
In what year was Woody Guthrie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
1988
In what year were the Beach Boys inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
1988
In what year did Little Richard work with Irish rock band U2?
1989
In what year was David Bowie inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
1996
In what year did The Carter Family album Can the Circle be Unbroken: Country Music's First Family (released in 1935) win a Grammy lifetime achievement award?
1999
David Bowie retired himself (albeit temporarily) from the entertainment industry after suffering a heart attack in what year?
2003
In what year did the Fisk Jubilee Singers receive a "star" on the Music City Walk of Fame?
2006
James Brown died in hospital of pneumonia at the age of 73. His death came, tragically, on Christams Day of what year?
2006
Chuck Berry passed away in March of what year?
2017
Before he was shot in a Los Angeles hotel in 1964, how many top 40 hits did Sam Cooke have make the charts?
29
Jimmie Rodgers wrote 13 Blue Yodels. However, after he gave them real titles (in brackets in your book), how many still contained the word "blue," or, "blues"?
4
Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 after suffering a heart attack from his declining health. When Elvis died, he was...
42
Buddy Holly had how many top 40 charting hits between August 1957 and August 1958?
7
How many Grammy Awards did Prince win for his music?
7
__________ Cochran recorded "Summer Time Blues" and "Twenty Flight Rock".
Eddie
The first Rolling Stones album to feature all Jagger/Richards compositions was __________?
Aftermath
What is the name of the Dj who coined the term "Rock and Roll" in relation to what we call Rock 'n' Roll today?
Alan Freed
Jan and Dean signed a deal with what company in 1961?
Aldon music
The Billboard "Hot 100" charting system, released in 1958, replaced which of the following outdated measures of a song's success?
All of the above
Which of the following was a hit song for Carl Perkins'?
All of the above
What famous beat poet did Bob Dylan record "Subterranean Homesick Blues" with in 1971?
Allen Ginsberg
The first song recorded in the Cajun style was?
Allons à Lafayette
Match the following Janis Joplin hits to the correct backing band...?
Ball and Chain : Big Brother and the Holding CompanyTry (Just a Little Bit Harder) : Kosmic Blues BandGet it While You Can : Full Tilt Boogie
Elvis Presley may have been the King of Rock 'n' Roll. But, who was recognized as the first rock 'n' roll superstar?
Bill Haley
Which artist made Big Joe Turner's song 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' internationally famous?
Bill Haley and the Comets
What is the title of Alice Cooper's first #1 charting album (in the USA and UK)?
Billion Dollar Babies
What English City was Black Sabbath formed in?
Birmingham
Black Sabbath's first official album was released in 1970, and was titled...?
Black Sabbath
The song "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley became a national hit because of what movie?
Blackboard Jungle
In which 2007 film was the music of Blind Lemon Jefferson featured ?
Blake Snake Moan
What did Keith Moon do on the "Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" live TV show that left the host, audience and even his band members in shock?
Blew up his drums with gunpowder
Blues musician Blind Willie Mctell used the following aliases when recording for other labels...
Blind Sammie Georgia Bill Hot Shot Willie
Which album did Bob Dylan record that we now consider to be the first serious double album?
Blonde on Blonde
Which of the following are Jeff Beck albums?
Blow by Blow Truth Beck-ology Beck-Ola *double check
Fats Domino had an international rock and roll hit with what early Country Music song?
Blueberry Hill
Bill Monroe is credited with developing which of the following styles?
Bluegrass
Jethro Tull was a British band that would be best classified as what type of ensemble?
Blues band
Robert Allen Zimmerman is more commonly known by his stage name...?
Bob Dylan
According to the course text, which popular musicians did Woodie Guthrie directly influence?
Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen
Inspiration for the Beatles 1967 masterpiece Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album came from recording techniques used by:
Brian Wilson
The Crickets were the backing group for which artist?
Buddy Holly
The song "Not Fade Away" was a hit for the British rock band the Rolling Stones in 1964 after it was a 1957 hit for the original artist...?
Buddy Holly
Waylon Jennings played electric bass for which 1950s rock pioneer?
Buddy Holly
In 1971, Isaac Hayes wrote the theme song for the movie Shaft, which later became a hit TV series in 1973, and acheived success again with the revised theme in Shaft 2000?
TRUE
In 1987 Hank Williams was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
TRUE
In 1994, Bob Dylan became the first person to appear on MTV unplugged.
TRUE
In a freak accident, Yardbirds lead singer Keith Relf was electrocuted and died while playing the electric bass at home?
TRUE
When Elvis served in the US Army, he was stationed for 18 months in Friedberg, Germany?
TRUE
While Elvis was serving in the Army, Col. Parker was able to maintain a steady release of Elvis records due to pre-recording several singles and albums?
TRUE
Woodie Guthrie's most popular album is titled Dust Bowl Ballads?
TRUE
On July 5, 1954 Elvis recorded Bill Monroe's "Blue Moon of Kentucky" and...?
That's All Right Mama
"The Twist" was a song that was released seperately two years in a row and reached #1 in both years. This song was performed and backed by...
Chubby Checker and Dick Clark
Which of the following songs were charting hits for the Meters?
Cissy Strut Fiyo On the Bayou
The Fab Four's first USA appearance was on "The Ed Sullivan Show" on what date?
February 6, 1964
Identify the country of origin associated with the following string instruments used in early Country Music.
Fiddle : Britain Guitar : Spain Mandolin : Italy Banjo : West Africa
How many albums has Pete Seeger released?
More than 76 albums
In the year 1968, the New Yardbirds rebranded to became which band?
Led Zeppelin
Which Led Zeppelin album cover uses symbols/emblems to represent each band member?
Led Zeppelin IV
Which member of the Beatles passed several songs to the duo Peter and Gordon because he was dating Peter Asher's sister?
Paul McCartney
Which member of the Beatles switched from guitar and piano to bass in 1961?
Paul McCartney
In 1954, Sam Phillips signed Johnny Cash AND Carl Perkins to Sun Records?
TRUE
In 1963 Peter, Paul and Mary performed at the March on Washington where Dr. Martin Luther King Junior gave his "I Have a Dream" speech.
TRUE
In 1967, The Stooges began their career under the name the Psychedelic Stooges?
TRUE
According to the course text book, the most influential Country artist of all time is Hank...?
Williams
What Blues artist, known for his philanthropy in the blues community, is credited with creating the Blues Heaven Foundation?
Willie Dixon
Which famous bluesman was once a "Golden Gloves" heavyweight-boxing champion?
Willie Dixon
Who, from the following list of Blues artists, was an artist and staff writer for Chess Records?
Willie Dixon
What is Sam Phillips famous for?
Forming Sun Records
"Masters of War" is a pacifist song against war?
TRUE
In what year did Peter, Paul, and Mary make their debut at Greenwich Village's The Bitter End?
1961
John Hammond singed Bob Dylan to Columbia Records in what year?
1961
Elvis' #1 hit song "Good Luck Charm" was his last chart topping hit for several years. The very next #1 hit would be "Suspicious Minds" in 1969. In what year was "Good Luck Charm" a #1 hit?
1962
"Beatlemania" was declared in what year?
1963
Place the following Sly and the Family Stone hits in order of their release.
1) Dance to the Music Rationale: 1 2) Stand! Rationale: 2 3) I Want to Take You Higher Rationale: 3 4) Family Affair Rationale: 4 5) If You Want Me to Stay Rationale: 5
In the space of five months in 1977, the Sex pistols were associated with (and dumped from) three record companies. Identify the correct order that the Sex Pistols were with these companies?
1) EMI Records Rationale: 1 2) A&M Records Rationale: 2 3) Virgin Records Rationale: 3
Place the following 1970s #1 charting albums in order of their release...?
1) Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out Rationale: 1 2) Sticky Fingers Rationale: 2 3) Exile On Main Street Rationale: 3 4) Goats Head Soup Rationale: 4 5) It's Only Rock 'n' Roll Rationale: 5 6) Black and Blue Rationale: 6 7) Some Girls Rationale: 7
Hank Williams had how many #1 hits during his career? Please answer numerically (i.e" 1, 7, 17, 21 etc.)
11
The standard blues form has how many bars?
12
Blind Willie McTell was an accomplished guitarist. However, his guitar of choice had how many strings?
12 strings
How many times did the DC5 appear on the Ed Sullivan show?
13
How old was Keith Moon when he joined The Who?
17
According to your course text, between what years was there a big migration north (especially to Chicago) of blues musicians?
1910-1930
Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo Mississippi in what year?
1935
Bob Dylan was born in the year...?
1941
In what year were the doo-wop group the Platters formed?
1953
In what year did Chuck Berry become friends with his idol, Muddy Waters during a road trip to Chicago?
1955
Which year would we consider to the most important and pivotal year in Elvis' career rock 'n' roll career?
1956
Buddy Holly's first #1 hit song, "That'll Be The Day," was released in what year?
1957
In what year did Jerry Lee Lewis' song, "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" simultaneously top the Country, R&B, and Pop charts?
1957
In what year did the Kingston Trio win a Grammy award in the Country Music category (Folk didn't exist as a category yet) for their hit song "Tom Dooley"
1958
Berry Gordy founded Motown in Detroit, MI in what year?
1959
In what year did the Beatles first perform in Hamburg?
1960
"Jennie Lee" was Jan and Dean's first top 10 hit. This song tells the story of...?
A local burlesque dancer
The Jackson Five's four #1 hits in a row in 1970 were...?
ABC The Love You Save I Want You Back I'll Be There
At the peak of their career, which hit song brought the Ronettes great success?
Be My Baby
Match the following hit songs with the Girl Group who recorded it and had charting success.
Be My Baby : The Ronnettes Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow : The Shirelles Da Do Ron Ron : The Crystals
Match the following details surrounding the "From Spirituals to Swing" concert in New York City... - Artist and Venue - Promoter and Year - Original Artist and Cause of Death
Big Bill Broonzy : Carnegie Hall John Hammond : 1938 Robert Johnson : Murder
Janis Joplin joined which band in the year 1966?
Big Brother and the Holding Co.
Who was the artist that became an influence on 1950's rock 'n' roll artists after he introduced a heavy backbeat?
Big Joe Turner
Elton John performed a successful six-year residency in Las Vegas with an internationally renowned show titled "The Red Piano." At what famous Las Vegas casino did he perform.
Caesars Palace
One of the earliest music videos (called Scopitone) was made by Neil Sedaka in Italy. The song he performed for the film was?
Calendar Girl
What musical concept is utilized frequently in Early Blues music?
Call and response
Of these record companies, which were known as the "Big Four," and dominated the music industry in the 1940s and 1950s?
Capitol Columbia Decca RCA Victor
What convicted murderer did the Beach Boys collaborate with to record the song Never Learn Not to Love?
Charles Manson
Who became Jimi Hendrix' manager after convincing him to move to London while playing in Greenwich Village in 1966?
Chas Chandler
With respect to guitar playing, which of the following artists was more influential in the 1950s?
Chuck Berry
The following were all famous Tin Pan Alley songwriting partners except for...
Coaster and Platter
John Lennon borrowed a line from Chuck Berry's "You Can't Catch Me" for his song...?
Come Together
Which Surf Music icon wrote the Grammy-nominated song "Misirlou"?
Dick Dale
Eric Clapton was the lead guitarist for what Power Trio band from 1966-1968?
Cream
As an aspiring singer gaining popularity in the rock 'n' roll world, David Jones changed his name to David Bowie to make sure he would not be confused with what other pop star?
Davey Jones
Graham Nash left the Hollies in 1968 to be a founding member of a new group with which two other well established musicians?
David Crosby Stephen Stills
Identitfy the original members of the Beach Boys.
Dennis Wilson Mike Love Al Jardine Brian Wilson Carl Wilson
Although spending most of his life in Phoenix Arizona, Alice Cooper was born and spent his formative years in what American city famous for churning out successful rock/pop musicians?
Detroit
The famous rock 'n' roll beat known as the "Bo Diddley Beat" was created by blues artist Bo Diddley in 1955. What was Bo Diddley's real name?
Ellas McDaniel
The song Blue Moon of Kentucky was famously covered by?
Elvis Patsy Cline
After returning from the Army in 1960 Elvis entered the charts at #2 with this album?
Elvis is Back
Before masterminding the rise of Elvis to be "the King of Rock 'n' Roll," Col. Tom Parker managed the careers of Little Richard and Chuck Berry?
FALSE
Big Bill Broonzy never played with a band?
FALSE
Big Bill Broonzy wrote and recorded Cross Road Blues and Sweet Home Chicago?
FALSE
Bob Dylan was class president in his freshman year at the University of Minnesota?
FALSE
Bob Dylan's Nashville Skyline was a mainstream Country record featuring Johnny Cash's band the Tennessee Three?
FALSE
Brian Epstein, the Beatles manager, died in 1967 from an unexpected heart attack?
FALSE
Charlie Patton is credited with publishing the first blues song?
FALSE
Classical music was a big influence on the evolution of surf music?
FALSE
Country Music is a more significant influence on the development of Rock and Roll than Blues Music?
FALSE
Did Elvis Presley embark on any international tours after moving to RCA in 1955?
FALSE
Freddie King's instrumental Blues hit "Hide Away" is named after a famous blues venue in the Mississippi Delta.
FALSE
Jimi was influenced by the Jazz guitarist, George Benson?
FALSE
Johnny Cash's true love and wife of 35 years was Prescilla Beaulieu?
FALSE
Little Richard's first charting rock 'n' roll record was Long Tall Sally.
FALSE
Martha Reeves (Lavaille) originally worked for Berry Gordy as a pianist before being signed as an vocal artist with her group the Vandellas?
FALSE
Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry and Howlin' Wolf were all artists signed to the Sun Record label?
FALSE
Singles and EPs were made irrelevant and obsolete by the new LP (long-play) records in the mid-1950s
FALSE
The Beatles have earned 7 Grammy Awards?
FALSE
The Beatles toured the United States as a band 7 times?
FALSE
The first album Brian Johnson recorded with ACDC was Highway to Hell?
FALSE
The last album recorded by the Beatles was Let It Be?
FALSE
The lyrics of the Kingston Trio hit "Tom Dooley" are NOT based on a true story.
FALSE
The original line up of the Kingston Trio included Peter Yarrow?
FALSE
Which of the following artists did Dick Clark discover?
Fabian Frankie Avalon Chubby Checker - double check all
Who is considered the original artist of the song Blueberry Hill (hint: he recorded the song in 1941)?
Gene Autry
Identify the characters that each Beatle represented on the album cover for Abbey Road.
George Harrison : Grave Digger John Lennon : Minister - religion Ringo Starr : Undertaker Paul McCartney : Corpse
Which Parlophone producer signed the Beatles in 1962?
George Martin
Which band released a film in the 1960's about their success entitled Ferry Cross the Mersey?
Gerry and the Pacemakers
The hollow-body electric guitar was the preferred type of guitar for most 1940s blues musicians. What famous guitar company made this preferred instrument?
Gibson
The Sex Pistols had just one #1 hit (on the UK charts). What was the title of that song?
God Save the Queen
Which one of the following songs did Brian Wilson use as his his "pocket symphony" to advance the recording techniques established by Phil Spector (Spector's "Wall of Sound")?
Good Vibrations
According to your course text, there are clear roots leading to the development of Soul Music. Identify these two influences on Soul Music from the list below?
Gospel Doo-wop
In 2001, Joni Mitchell was awarded the...?
Grammy Lifetime Acheivement Award
"Race Records" became a popular term with the rise of the Blues for records produced primarily to appeal to which group of people?
Minorities
After "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" reached the top 5 on the pop, country and R & B charts , which OTHER Jerry Lee Lewis song acheived the same three charting succes?
Great Balls of Fire
Dick Dale's guitar playing is said to be heavily influenced by the music of...?
Greece (country)
In 1954, Sam Phillips teamed Elvis up with Scotty Moore and Bill Black on...?
Guitar and bass
Timothy Leary ultimately lost his position at this Ivy League school after providing students with LSD?
Harvard
What unique, and somewhat unethical, action did Sonny Boy Williamson II take to launch his career as a bluesman?
He stole the identity of another bluesman
Which of the following it songs from 1956 earned Elvis his first national #1 hit and million selling single?
Heartbreak Hotel
Jack Casady and Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane formed a popular side project called...?
Hot Tuna
Match the following "Who" songs to the correct charting year...?
I Can't Explain : 1964 My Generation : 1965 Pictures of Lily : 1967 Baba O'Riley : 1971 Who Are You : 1978
Match the following significant James Brown hit songs to their release year?
I Got You (I Feel Good) : 1965 Cold Sweat : 1967 Funky Drummer : 1968 Sex Machine : 1970 Papa Don't Take No Mess : 1974 Get Up Off Of That Thing : 1976
One of Chuck Berry's most famous songs is called Maybelline. However, this was not the original title. What was the original title?
Ida May
What song is about Bob Dylan's rejection of the protest movement in 1964?
It Ain't me Babe
Match the members of the Jackson Five to their correct birth years...?
Jackie : 1951 Tito : 1953 Jermaine : 1954 Marlon : 1957 Michael : 1958
In 1968, George Clinton formed his band Parliament using members of which famous band?
James Brown's JBs
The musicians, known as the Funk Brothers, that played on the Motown records were mostly what kind of musicians?
Jazz
Which band was Grace Slick the lead singer of?
Jefferson Airplane
Who's career came to a grinding halt when the press disclosed that he had married his 13 year old second cousin?
Jerry Lee Lewis
Who in Country Music is known as "The Singing Brakeman?"
Jimmie Rodgers
Identify the dates that the following guitarists were featured with the Yardbirds.
Jimmy Page : 1966 to 1968 Eric Clapton : 1963 to 1965 Jeff Beck : 1965 to 1966
Which member of the Clash scored music for the movie Grosse Pointe Blank?
Joe Strummer
What Blues artist had a #1 hit in 1949 with the song Boogie Chillun'?
John Lee Hooker
Which of the following Blues artists was considered to be the last link to the blues of the Deep South?
John Lee Hooker
Match the following Blues artists to their musical title/credit as described in the course text.
John Lee Hooker : Last link to the Blues of the deep South Muddy Waters : Credited with electrifying the Blues B.B. King : King of the Blues
Elton John's famous rendition of the Beatle's "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" was recorded in collaboration with which former Beatle?
John Lennon
Cilla Black's first charting hit was given to her by her friends...?
John Lennon and Paul McCartney
"The Man in Black" is the nickname for which Sun Records artist?
Johnny Cash
Which early rock 'n' roll artist was known as the Man in Black?
Johnny Cash
In the 1960s, who was known as the "Female Bob Dylan"?
Joni Mitchell
Chuck Berry's song "Johnny B. Goode" was dedicated to which individual?
Jonny Johnson
Which famous heavy metal band covered Joan Baez's song "Diamonds and Rust"?
Judas Priest's
The Grateful Dead band played at who's "Acid Test" parties?
Ken Kesey
B.B. King became so influential in the Blues that he has been referred to using royal terminology. Especially with the accolade ____ of the Blues
King
Guitarist Dick Dale is known as the...?
King of Surf Guitar
What song brought The Beach Boys back to #1 after 22 years between their last 1960s #1 single and their return to #1 in 1988?
Kokomo
Peter, Paul and Mary had hits with Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind," and which John Denver song?
Leaving on a Jet Plane
What popular Disney film did Elton John compose the music and win a Grammy Award?
Lion King
Prior to forming the Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards performed in a band together called?
Little Boy Blue and the Blues Boys
Which Howlin' Wolf song was covered by The Doors, The Rolling Stones and Sam Cooke?
Little Red Rooster
Who was the self-proclaimed "architect of rock and roll"?
Little Richard
According to the course test, who do we consider to be the fathers of rock 'n' roll?
Little Richard Chuck Berry
The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded which of the following?
Little Wing
In what state were Cajun and Zydeco music developed?
Louisiana
Which of the following songs were hits for the Kingston Trio?
M.T.A. Greenback Dollar Tom Dooley The New Frontier
Which of the following songs was NOT a 1950s hit for Little Richard?
Maybelline
Which rock star did Marianne Faithful date, showing her wild side, to contradict the impressions of innocence the press had promoted?
Mick Jagger
In 1974 Ronnie Wood replaced which member of the Rolling Stones?
Mick Taylor
The Byrds covered which Bob Dylan song?
Mr. Tambourine Man
The adoption of "the Rolling Stones" as a band name came from the title of a Blues song by which Blues artist?
Muddy Waters
According to the course text, which of the following would be the best description of Folk music?
Music by the people, for the people
The music of Barry White is often described as...?
Music for love
Which of these songs was a #1 hit for the Temptations?
My Girl
In 1953 Elvis recorded 2 songs as a gift to his mother that are now a valuable archive of Elvis' developing talent as a performer. Identify ONE of those two songs?
My Happiness
What president did Johnny Cash snub in 1970 when he claimed he couldn't remember the two songs the President specifically requested in advance?
Nixon
Match the following statements about Elvis' life to the correct answer...
On January 8th 1935 Elvis Presley was born in : Tupelo MississippiIn 1948 Elvis attended the L.C. Humes high school in : Memphis Tennessee In 1955, Col. Tom Parker negotiated the contract to manage Elvis. Parker was originally from : The Netherlands In 1957 Elvis performed his only 3 concerts outside of the USA in : Canada Elvis' last live performance was in : Indianapolis
What novel did Kenneth Kesey write while voluntarilly institutionalized?
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
John Lennon and which other Beatle were considered the main song-writing duo for the band?
Paul McCartney
Which of the following musicians were responsible for bringing folk music onto college campuses across America?
Pete Seeger Woody Guthrie The Kingston Trio
The "Wall of sound" is a famous phenomena created by which music producer?
Phil Spector
Which famous 1960s producer recorded the song "Rock 'n' Roll High School" with the Ramones at great frustration to the band?
Phil Spector
How did Bob Dylan create a new genre of music at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965?
Plugged in and went electric
Stylistically, which of the following is NOT listed in the course text book as an influence on early Country Music?
Progressive Rock
Which Peter, Paul and Mary song is often mistaken as a song about taking drugs?
Puff the Magic Dragon
Aretha Franklin covered which Otis Redding song?
Respect
Which song, originally written by Otis Redding, did Aretha Franklin take to a much higher level of success?
Respect ?
Frank Zappa's off the wall movie 200 Motels is a grandiose production involving major symphony orchestras the LA Philharmonic and the Royal Philharmonic. The film featured two rock drummers who played very unusual roles... they were?
Ringo Starr and Keith Moon
Although Phil Spector had many defining moments as a producer in the early 1960s, which hit single did he himself consider to be his best representative work?
River Deep, Mountain High
The "Sixth Stone," Ian Stewart, served as the Rolling Stones'...?
Road manager and keyboard player
Which of the following was a Bill Haley and the Comets hit song?
Rock Around the Clock
Blue Oyster Cult are credited to be the first band to use...?
Rock dots
Which of the following songs was NOT a 1950s hit for Chuck Berry?
Rocket 88
Who was the lead singer of The Faces?
Rod Stewart
Joining in the 1970s, identify the last member to join the Rolling Stones?
Ron Wood
In 1966, Bob Dylan received mixed reactions from audiences about his use of electric instruments.
TRUE
What is the name of the first Country Music song ever recorded?
Sally Goodin'
What famous single, that brought international success, was included on the Rolling Stones USA version of the album Out of Our Heads in 1965?
Satisfaction
Match the pairs of song writers that wrote songs for Aldon Music...
Sedaka : Greenfield Goffin : King Mann : Weil
Bob Dylan recorded which Blind Lemon Jefferson's song on his debut album?
See That My Grave is Kept Clean
Which of the following Beatles albums contributed to the "Paul is Dead" mystery
Sgt. Peppers and Magical Mystery Tour
Which future Sex Pistol was formerly the drummer for Souxsie and the Banshees?
Sid Vicious
Larry Graham, the famous electric bassist, is credited with inventing the 'slap bass' technique used extensively in funk music. Graham was a member of which funk band at the time?
Sly and the Family Stone
What was the title of Lieber and Stoller's career encompassing Broadway Musical?
Smokey Joe's Cafe
Who was Berry Gordy's song writing and production partner from 1957 through the Motown Detroit years?
Smokey Robinson
Judas Priest provided the foundation for a nexw genre of Heavy Metal known as...?
Speed
An arrangement by Jimi Hendrix of what song became famous because of his interpretation at the 1969 Woodstock Festival?
Star Spangled Banner
At only 12 years old, what Motown artist had a #1 hit with the song "Fingertips and a #1 album entitled 12 Year Old Genius?
Stevie Wonder
In 1964, The Supremes had three #1 hits in a row. Which of the following hits did NOT reach #1 during that same year?
Stop! In the Name of Love
Which Bob Dylan song was the first to make it into the Billboard top 40?
Subterranean Homesick Blues
Johnny Cash left which record label in 1958 to sign with Columbia Records?
Sun
Elvis Presley's record contract with RCA Victor was entered into immediately after his contract ended with what famous record company?
Sun Records
In 1954, Elvis signed on to a 52-week deal to appear on the Louisiana Hayride?
TRUE
Frank Zappa's album and song titles have always been interesting to say the least. Often they were provocative, pushed the limits of censorship, and designed to raise eyebrows. Which of the following was not a Frank Zappa album title?
Super Furry Animals
Jan and Dean had hits with which of the following songs?
Surf City Drag City Dead Man's Curve
The song "Wipeout" was originally recorded by the _________?
Surfaris
The Beach Boys song "Surfin USA" was modeled after what Chuck Berry tune?
Sweet Little Sixteen
Which of the following rhythmic devices are commonly used in traditional African music?
Syncopation Poly-rhythms Cross-rhythms
"Oxford Town" is about the racial discrimination of James Meredith in 1962 when he became the first African American to attend the University of Mississppi. Ultimately, the National Guard were brought in to secure Meredith's safe attendance to classes?
TRUE
"Shining Star," by Earth, Wind and Fire, was originally recorded as a supporting song for the movie That's The Way Of The World?
TRUE
"Soul" refers to a style of music that evolved as an expression of the need for social change in America?
TRUE
(Sittin' on the) "Dock of the Bay" is considered Otis Redding's most successful song?
TRUE
A group set up as a guitar lead power trio, means the guitarist will play both the rhythm and lead guitar parts?
TRUE
After a $35,000 buy-out from Sun records Elvis Presley's career began to surge?
TRUE
Alan Freed coined the term "Rock 'n' Roll" on his New York radio show, the Rock 'n' Roll House Party, in 1954?
TRUE
Alan Freed was investigated in the payola scandal of 1959-1960, causing him to be blacklisted (unable to get work) as a result?
TRUE
Albert King believed the flying V guitar was a great addition the Blues?
TRUE
Aldous Huxley's book The Doors of Perception was an influence on the naming of the band The Doors?
TRUE
Barry White was nicknamed the "Walrus of Love"?
TRUE
Before being the lead singer for Martha and the Vandellas, Martha Lavaille had a singing group called the Del Phis?
TRUE
Before the formation of Spark Records, Leiber and Stoller worked for Modern Records?
TRUE
Before they were called The Four Tops, this group was originally called the Four Aims?
TRUE
Buddy Holly was asked to open a show for Bill Haley and the Comets and it was considered his big career break?
TRUE
Carl Perkins had the first million selling single for Sun Records with "Blue Suede Shoes"?
TRUE
Charlie Patton brought the guitar to a position of prominence in Delta Blues?
TRUE
Charlie Patton claimed to have had 8 wives?
TRUE
Don Kirschner was known as the man with the Golden Ear?
TRUE
Doo-wop developed in the late 1940's?
TRUE
During Jim Morrison's lifetime the Doors had six platinum selling albums?
TRUE
During a family argument, lye was thrown into Willie Johnson's eyes, causing him to become blind?
TRUE
Early punk bands stripped away the excess from rock 'n' roll to put their music and statements forward as simply as possible?
TRUE
Elvis' extended run of Las Vegas shows began in 1969 at the International Hotel.
TRUE
English band "The Rolling Stones" named themselves after the Muddy Water's song "Rollin' Stone?"
TRUE
Folk ballads, Fiddle tunes, American popular music of the 1800's and Blues influenced early Country Music?
TRUE
Gene Autry wrote the Cowboy Code
TRUE
Hank Williams was only 29 years old when he died?
TRUE
Holland-Dozier-Holland were a team of producers who became almost as famous as the artists that they produced?
TRUE
Ike Turner discovered his 'fuzz guitar sound' after dropping his amp in the parking lot?
TRUE
Interesting story... True, or False? B.B. King named his guitar Lucille after an incident where he almost died in a fire... When the venue B.B. was performing in caught fire, he braved the flames to rescue his guitar. He learned afterwards that the fire was caused during a scuffle between two men fighting over a woman named Lucille! So... True, or False?
TRUE
It was Frank Zappa's band who were performing at the time when the Casino de Montreaux, famously depicted in Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water," burned down?
TRUE
It was at Liverpool's famous Cavern Club that Brian Epstein discovered the Beatles?
TRUE
Jan and Dean's "Surf City" became a national #1 hit in 1963?
TRUE
Janis Joplin performed with Big Brother and the Holding Company early in her career. And later, with the Kosmic Blues Band and Full Tilt Boogie?
TRUE
Jerry Lee Lewis had #1 hits with both "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On and "Great Balls Of Fire" in 1957?
TRUE
Jimi Hendrix's band in 1966 was Jimmy James and the Blue Flames?
TRUE
Jimmy Page, of Led Zeppelin fame, is featured as a guitarist on tracks with Hermit's Hermits?
TRUE
John Lee Hooker is often considered to be the last link to the Blues of the Deep South.
TRUE
Little Richard abandoned Rock and Roll in 1957 to become a preacher?
TRUE
Louis Jordan had records in the #1 spot on the charts for 113 weeks?
TRUE
Marty Balin formed Jefferson Airplane in 1965?
TRUE
Marvin Gaye's song "I Heard it Through the Grapevine" was a hit for Gladys Knight and the Pips in 1966 before Marvin rose to top of the charts with the song in 1968?
TRUE
Metallica have sold over 100 million records throughout their career?
TRUE
Murry Wilson, father to Brian, Dennis and Carl, managed the Beach Boys only until he was ousted in 1964?
TRUE
On December 12, 1957 Jerry Lee Lewis married Myra Brown, his 13 year old second cousin?
TRUE
Phil Spector produced the Concert for Bangla Desh with Beatle George Harrison in 1972.
TRUE
Pope John Paul II once preached a sermon based on Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind."
TRUE
Prince wrote all of the music and played all of the instruments for his debut album?
TRUE
Richard Hell is known as the originator of Punk fashion?
TRUE
Skiffle music is the British equivalent of early Rockabilly?
TRUE
Surf music began as a transfer of the adrenaline from surfing to music.
TRUE
The Beatles hired Allen Klein as their manager in 1969?
TRUE
The Beatles' last official concert was on top of the Apple Corps building in London in 1969?
TRUE
The Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly all died in a plane crash on a day known as "the day music died"?
TRUE
The Coasters were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the year 1987?
TRUE
The Damned are generally credited with being one of the first Punk rock bands to adopt the Gothic image and sound?
TRUE
The Fisk Jubilee Singers were the first gospel group to tour Europe?
TRUE
The Johnny Cash song "Cry, Cry, Cry" bumped Elvis from the #1 spot on the charts in the summer of 1955?
TRUE
The Kingston Trio is responsible for bringing folk music to the younger generation through universities and college campuses?
TRUE
The Motown Detroit studios were closed in 1972 when Berry Gordy moved the company's operations to L.A?
TRUE
The Platters were unique because they had a female voice in a normally male dominated genre?
TRUE
The RCA-Victor, Decca, Columbia and Capitol record companies, known as the "big four," dominated music in the 1940s and 1950s.
TRUE
The Rolling Stones first charting single was with a cover of the Chuck Berry song "Come On"?
TRUE
The Rolling Stones' first album reached the #1 position on the charts several months before any of their singles reached #1?
TRUE
The Ronettes were dubbed the first Bad Girls of Rock 'n' Roll?
TRUE
The Who's Pete Townshend and John Entwistle actually played together in a Dixieland jazz band in their early band days?
TRUE
The Zombies were acclaimed for their musicality and complex writing style?
TRUE
The artist Prince was given the first name Prince at birth?
TRUE
The first #1 hit song for the Motown label was Please Mr. Postman?
TRUE
The inspiration for the naming of Pink Floyd comes from merging the first names of two Delta bluesmen Pink Anderson and Floyd Council?
TRUE
The popularity of Rock 'n' Roll in white America is largely due to Sam Phillips recording black R&B music with the intent of crossing social race barriers?
TRUE
The rhythm devices in the Blues Music are derived from African Traditions?
TRUE
The song "Hurricane" was written in support of the cause of boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter who Dylan believed was wrongly convicted of a triple murder?
TRUE
The song "Rainy Day Women #12 & #35" is about getting stoned, relationships with various women, and persecution and criticism?
TRUE
The song "Things That I Used to Do," by Ray Charles and Guitar Slim, was considered to be the biggest R&B hit of 1954?
TRUE
The term "spiritual" can be identified with the deep south?
TRUE
There have been more than 10 lead singers who have fronted the Drifters?
TRUE
Timothy Leary was known as the High Priest of Acid?
TRUE
Two of Jerry Lee Lewis' wives died under mysterious circumstances?
TRUE
Woody Guthrie joined forces with Pete Seeger in the 1940s to create what group?
The Almanac Singers
Of the following Beatle albums, what is the official title of the "White Album"?
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones' manager, Andrew Loog Oldham, created an image of a raunchy, unkempt look for the Stones to contrast what other British band?
The Beatles
The Ballad of Jed Clampett, by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, became the theme song for which famous TV series?
The Beverly Hillbillies
Carl Perkins and his two sons formed which band?
The C.P. Express
Which band wrote the song "Searchin'" that reached #1 on the R&B charts and #3 on the pop charts in 1957?
The Coasters
Which Pink Floyd album earned the title of most weeks on the Billboard charts at 917 weeks (14 years!!)?
The Dark Side of the Moon
From 1953-1954, Clyde McPhatter was the front man for what doo-wop band?
The Drifters
Velvet Underground performed as part of what touring art show?
The Exploding Plastic Inevitable
In 1946, Sam Cooke began performing with a teenage gospel group called the Highway QCs, followed in 1950 by another gospel quartet called the Soul Stirrers. Upon leavng the Soul Stirrers, Sam Cooke quickly rose to fame and earned the title...?
The Father of Modern Soul
The rhythm section (band) that played on all of the Detroit based Motown records were known as...?
The Funk Brothers
The song "Truckin'" was recorded by which group?
The Grateful Dead
"The Band" recorded with Bob Dylan from 1965 to 1968/69. They were previously known as...
The Hawks
Motorhead became excedingly popular and gained a massive following from what group?
The Hells Angels
Buddy Holly was the inspiration for naming this British band...?
The Hollies
Which group named themselves after the capitol of Jamaica?
The Kingston Trio
Malcolm McLaren managed which of the following bands?
The New York Dolls The Sex Pistols
Which backing group were associated with Gladys Knight?
The Pips
Which band is often considered the first real Punk rock band?
The Ramones
What British band influenced The New York Dolls?
The Rolling Stones
In 1976, what band covered the Stooges song "No Fun"?
The Sex Pistols
The writer/producer team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller wrote for The Coasters as well as?
The Shangri-La's
"Wipeout" was an instrumental one hit wonder for which group?
The Surfaris
"Ain't Too Proud to Beg" was recorded by which Motown group?
The Temptations
Andy Warhol was the manager for what American early punk band?
The Velvet Underground
What Punk band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame in 1996?
The Velvet Underground
In 1963 Spencer Davis formed the Spencer Davis group with:
The Winwood Brothers
Eric Clapton played for John Mayall's Bluebreakers, Cream and what other band?
The Yardbirds
Who did the "Big Four" of the 1940's and 1950's refer to?
The four major record labels
Michael Jackson introduced his what famous dance move at the Motown 25th anniversary concert in 1983?
The moonwalk
David Bowie's 1973 album and world tour Aladdin Sane (word play for A Lad Insane!) was the pinnacle of popularity for his Ziggy Stardust character. On the last show of the tour, Bowie announced that...
This is the last show we'll ever do with Ziggy Stardust
Jimi Hendrix played guitar for which artists before he became famous in his own right?
Tina Turner Little Richard Jackie Wilson Isley Brothers and one other?
Who did the Beatles record songs with in Hamburg in the year 1961?
Tony Sheridan
What fast picking technique does Dick Dale use for guitar playing?
Tremolo
In the movie St Louis Blues Nat King Cole portrayed what well known blues artist?
W.C. Handy
The band the Searchers named themselves after a western movie starring famous cowboy actor... John __________?
Wayne
Alice Cooper has appeared I several movies, especially horror films (big surprise!). In which film did he appear as himself?
Wayne's World
Paul McCartney used the following pseudonym when writing songs for other artists: Bernard _______?
Webb
When did Elvis met his future wife Priscilla Beaulieu?
While serving in the US Army
The Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco became known as the home of the __________ movement?
hippie
1976 was an important year for the run of appearances Elvis had in Las Vegas because...?
it was Elvis' last year performing in Las Vegas
The Beats were a group of writers later known as...?
the Beatniks
Which style of music was developed in Liverpool?
the Mersey beat
What was the original name of the Beach Boys?
the Pendletones
