MUS 125 UNLV Quizlet Compendium
User Answer Correct 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? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
User Answer Correct On December 12, 1957 Jerry Lee Lewis married Myra Brown, his 13 year old second cousin? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
User Answer Correct The most notable attribute of the band Television, is their brilliant guitar work? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
User Answer Correct The rhythm devices in the Blues Music are derived from African Traditions?
TRUE
In what year did The Sex Pistols first hit, Anarchy in the UK, reach the UK top 40 (#38)?
1976
The Kinks were inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame in:
1990
User Answer Correct The Beatles began as an amateur skiffle group in Liverpool known as the Quarrymen?
TRUE
User Answer Correct With respect to guitar playing, which of the following artists was more influential in the 1950s?
Chuck Berry
The Grateful Dead developed a strong fan base known as:
Deadheads
User Answer Correct In 1958, Don Kirschner and Al Nevins brought in Doc Pomus and Mort Schuman to write music for Aldon Music?
TRUE
In addition to "Wipe Out," "Point Panic" was a charting hit for which group?
The Surfaris
Who was the best selling Motown act, 3rd to only The Beatles and Elvis, in record sales?
The Supremes
In Country Music genres, the Nashville sound became more popular than Honky-Tonk in the late 1950's and early 1960's.
True
Freddie King's instrumental Blues hit "Hide Away" is named after a famous blues venue in the Mississippi Delta.
FALSE
Chubby Checker received his stage name from Dick Clark's brother because he beat him in checkers?
False
Chuck Berry wanted to become a Jazz musician before hitting it big with Rock 'n' Roll?
False
How many Grammy Awards did Prince win for his music?
7
Which early rock 'n' roll artist was known as the Man in Black?
Johnny Cash
Which Howlin' Wolf song was covered by The Doors, The Rolling Stones and Sam Cooke?
Little Red Rooster
Which of the following artists were responsible for the formation of the Power Trio style?
Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience
In 1967 The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour TV film was released to great reviews.
False
Mike Love is considered to be the Beach Boys main songwriter?
False
Most Ramones fans prefer the bands later albums that have a cleaner more refined sound
False
Most Ramones fans prefer the bands later albums that have a cleaner more refined sound.
False
User Answer Incorrect "The British Invasion" is the term used to describe the wave of British rock bands that dominated the American charts primarily from 1964 to 1967.
TRUE
The Fisk Jubilee Singers were the first gospel group to tour Europe?
True
Bob Dylan's acoustic guitar and harmonica act is a result of influences by Woody Guthrie and whom?
NOT Pete Seeger
Most Power Trios and Heavy Metal bands of the 1960s would toady be classified as...?
NOT Power Blues
The song "House of the Rising Sun" was originally a Country song recorded by Roy Acuff in 1938. In the 1960s Animals blues version an organ is featured prominently, but what instrument plays the solo in the song?
Organ
Which future Sex Pistol was the drummer for Souxsie and the Banshees?
Sid Vicious
Which David Bowie album was released in the USA with the title Man of Words/Man of Music?
Space Oddity
User Answer Correct Identify the year that the New York Dolls were formed in New York City?
1971
Did Billy J. Kramer collaborate on his songwriting with well-known Aldon music songwriter Mort Schuman?
True
Little Richard recorded with Irish rock band U2 in 1989?
True
The "Funky Drummer" by James Brown contains the most sampled drum groove?
True
The Doors had only two #1 charting singles?
True
The song "Earth Angel" by The Penguins has been used in many movie and TV soundtracks because it captures a particular period of time through the music. Which of the following situations would best fit this song?
1950s high school prom
In what year were the doo-wop group the Platters formed?
1953
User Answer Correct The Summer of Love is credited to what year ______? Type: Fill In The BlankPoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
1967
In which year was the Civil Rights activist Martin Luther King assassinated?
1968
"Jennie Lee" was Jan and Dean's first top 10 hit. This song tells the story of...?
A local burlesque dancer
User Answer Correct What song "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" was the first Rock 'n' Roll song featured on the National Broadcast of Dick Clark's __________ Bandstand?
American
While playing in Greenwich Village in 1966 who convinced Jimi Hendrix to move to London and became his manager?
Chas Chandler
Released in 1965 "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" features Keith Richards signature:
Guitar riff
Which member of the Clash scored music for the movie Grosse Pointe Blank?
Joe Strummer
The Grateful Dead band played at who's "Acid Test" parties?
Ken Kesey
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest is a book written by...
Kenneth Kesey
One of the first bluesmen to play elctric guitar in a significant/game changing way was?
Muddy Waters
The adoption of "the Rolling Stones" as a band name came from the title of a Blues song by which Blues artist?
Muddy Waters
The Sex Pistols has just one #1 hit (on the UK charts only) with what song?
NOT Anarchy in the UK and NOT Pretty Vacant
How did Bob Dylan create a new genre of music at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965?
Plugged in and went electric
Jim Morrison considered himself to be a...
Post-beat poet
Part of the sound of Heavy Metal is the guitarists use of:
Power chords
Which Ramones song did Phil Spector produce at great frustration to the band?
Rock 'n' Roll High School
Which of the following songs was NOT a 1950s hit for Chuck Berry?
Rocket 88
User Answer Correct What Indian instrument did George Harrison introduce to pop music through the Beatle's song "Norwegian Wood"?
Sitar
The song "Eyesight to the Blind" is the only song in The Who's "Tommy" that is not written by The Who. What famous Bluesman wrote this song?
Sonny Boy Williamson II
What song became famously associated with Jimi Hendrix at the 1969 Woodstock Festival?
Star Spangled Banner
In what two southern recording studios did Wilson Picket record most of his biggest hits?
Stax Fame
User Answer Correct On what song did Jan and Dean collaborate with Brian Wilson?
Surf City
"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
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
Sly and the Family Stone, not only introduced "slap bass" playing to Funk music, but also created their own version of love ballads that relied heavily on the overall bass sound. In the song "If You Want Me To Stay" instead of using a soft, slow endearing feel, the band uses a funky groove. But, rather than the drums, do they use the bass to drive the band?
TRUE
The Everly Brothers were inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986?
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 song "Lay Lady Lay" was originally written for the movie Midnight Cowboy, but Dylan wasn't comfortable with the match of the song to the movie and stalled on getting it submitted in time. It is interesting because the drummer does not play drums in the verses. Does he play cowbells and bongos to create the interesting groove? (True = yes, False = no)
TRUE
User Answer Correct "Soul" refers to a style of music that evolved as an expression of the need for social change in America?
TRUE
What is the name of the famous rock opera written by Pete Townshend and The Who in 1969?
Tommy
"Soul" refers to a style of music that evolved as an expression of the need for social change in America.
True
Aldous Huxley's book The Doors of Perception was an influence on the naming of the band The Doors?
True
Art Neville is considered the father of New Orleans Funk.
True
Doo-wop developed in the late 1940's?
True
The band Megadeth formed as a result of Dave Mustaine quitting Metallica?
True
The most notable attribute of the band Television, is their brilliant guitar work?
True
The movie Standing in the Shadows of Motown is a film dedicated to the Funk Brothers and their music during the Motown Detroit years.
True
In 1971, Marvin Gaye finally took creative control of his records with the album...
What's Goin' On
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young recorded, and had a hit with, which Joni Mitchell song?
Woodstock
In January 1961, Bob Dylan left Minnesota to move to New York where he spent time visiting his idol, mentor and friend...
Woody Guthrie
Charlie Watts joined the Rolling Stones in what year to complete their classic line-up?
1963
User Answer Correct "Beatlemania" was declared in what year?
1963
In what year did Little Richard work with Irish rock band U2?
1989
User Answer Correct The Kinks were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the year ________?
1990
Based on Bob Dylan's song "Blowing in the Wind", which Sam Cooke song became an anthem for the Civil Rights movement?
A Change is Gonna Come
The Velvet Underground's founding members John Cale and Lou Reed were classically trained musicians. In "The Black Angel's Death Song," Cale plays a viola, which is a stringed instrument very similar to a violin. How would you describe the role of the viola in this song?
A drone-like sound effect
Which of the following artists was NOT on the Motown label?
Aretha Franklin
Albert Hoffman was known as the High Priest of Acid.
False
Jimmy Page's first band in 1966 was Jimmy James and the Blue Flames.
False
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
In 1974 Ronnie Wood replaced which member of the Rolling Stones?
Mick Taylor
Which Peter, Paul and Mary song is often mistaken as a song about taking drugs?
Puff the Magic Dragon
User Answer Correct Dick Dale's "Misirlou" recording was featured in what Quentin Tarantino film?
Pulp Fiction
User Answer Correct Hank Williams was only 29 years old when he died?
TRUE
User Answer Correct Holland-Dozier-Holland were a team of producers who became almost as famous as the artists that they produced? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
User Answer Correct In 1981, just as Prince's career was taking off, he was booed off stage in performances where he was opening for what famous rock band? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
The Rolling Stones
User Answer Correct Which Bob Dylan album, released in 1964, dealt with the civil rights movement?
The Times They Are A Changin'
Which Bob Dylan album, released in 1964, dealt with the civil rights movement?
The Times They Are A Changin'
on 10:User Answer Correct 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
Cream is considered the first real power trio.
True
Timothy Leary was known as the High Priest of Acid?
True
Two of Jerry Lee Lewis' wives died under mysterious circumstances?
True
User Answer Correct The band the Searchers named themselves after a western movie starring famous cowboy actor... John __________?
Wayne
In 1965, James Brown made the bass and drums the most important elements of Soul, and the new "Funk" music (good move!). He introduced his new sound and style through what song?
apa's Got a Brand New Bag
The song "You Send Me" (which was written by Sam Cooke's brother Charles "LC" Cooke) performed by Sam Cooke carries traits of a particular musical style we studied recently (as did many early soul songs). Which style does this song most resemble?
Doo Wop
"Money" was a hit for Barret Strong that helped Motown cross over from R& B to the Pop charts. In the verses of the song there is a stop time effect used, which comes from the Chicago blues style. During the stop time, the vocals continue, but so does one other instrument. This instrument is?
Drums
The song "Will You (Still) Love Me Tomorrow" by the Shirelles is the first "girl group" song (sometimes called bubblegum music) to reach the #1 spot on the pop charts. Even though this is classified as a girl group song, can male vocals can be heard in parts of the song? (True = yes, False = no)
FALSE
User Answer Correct Classical music was a big influence on the evolution of surf music?
FALSE
User Answer Correct The Beatles toured the United States as a band 7 times?
FALSE
In March 1961 the Beatles played at the famous:
Cavern Club
User Answer Correct What convicted murderer did the Beach Boys collaborate with to record the song Never Learn Not to Love?
Charles Manson
Most Power Trios and Heavy Metal bands of the 1960s would toady be classified as...?
Classic Rock
User Answer Correct Jimi Hendrix and Patti Smith both had success with the song "Hey Joe?" Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
User Answer Correct Los Angeles doo-wop group the Coasters were originally called the Robins?
TRUE
User Answer Correct The Who's Pete Townshend and John Entwistle actually played together in a Dixieland jazz band in their early band days? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
User Answer Correct 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
User Answer Correct 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
User Answer Correct The song "We Shall Overcome" is usually associated with the soul artist Mahalia Jackson?
TRUE
User Answer Correct There have been more than 10 lead singers who have fronted the Drifters?
TRUE
User Answer Correct When Elvis served in the US Army, he was stationed for 18 months in Friedberg, Germany?
TRUE
User Answer Correct 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
Which British band experienced difficulty breaking through to the US scene because they had a four-year US travel ban due to violent behaviour on stage?
The Kinks
The Rolling Stones first charting single was with a cover of the Chuck Berry song "Come On"?
True
Chapter 7 Graded Quiz
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Chapter 9 Listening Assigment
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The psychedelic movement began in which American city?
San Francisco
User Answer Correct Match the pairs of song writers that wrote songs for Aldon Music...
Sedaka : Greenfield Goffin : King Mann : Weil
Match the following significant James Brown hit songs to their release year?
Sex Machine:1970 Funky Drummer:1968 Papa Don't Take No Mess:1974 Cold Sweat:1967 Get Up Off Of That Thing:1976 I Got You (I Feel Good):1965
Billy J. Kramer collaborated on his songwriting with well-known Aldon music songwriter Mort Schuman
True
User Answer Correct Marvin Gaye finally took creative control of his music with the album What's Goin' On. What year was this album released?
1971
How many hits did Sam Cooke have in the top 40 before he was shot in an L.A hotel in 1964?
29
Timothy Leary ultimately lost his position at this Ivy League school after providing students with LSD?
Harvard
Before he was shot in a Los Angeles hotel in 1964, how many top 40 hits did Sam Cooke have make the charts?
29
User Answer Correct Michael Jackson's album Thriller sold over 70 million copies, and was #1 on the charts for how many weeks?
37
Identify the Janis Joplin hit among the following songs.
Ball and Chain
User Answer Correct At the peak of their career, which hit song brought the Ronettes great success? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Be My Baby
The Jackson Five had four #1 hits in a row when they first signed with Motown. Which of the following songs was NOT one of those first four hits?
Ben
Who formed Motown in 1958/59?
Berry Gordy Jr.
User Answer Correct Elvis Presley may have been the King of Rock 'n' Roll. But, who was recognized as the first rock 'n' roll superstar? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Bill Haley
Bob Dylan's Nashville Skyline was a mainstream Country record featuring Johnny Cash's band the Tennessee Three?
False
The early Motown hit song "Got a Job" was inspired by which doo-wop song?
Get a Job
The "Pips" were associated with which Motown singer?
Gladys Knight
ion 2:User Answer Correct The MC5 are considered influential for early punk music, but are sometimes categorized in another genre. Based on "Kick Out The Jams," what other genre we have studied could one categorize the MC5?
Hard Rock
Which Soul artist was the voice for "Chef" on South Park?
Isaac Hayes
User Answer Correct What was the name of the German model/actress who joined Velvet Underground to complete the line-up in 1966? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Nico
User Answer Correct Bob Dylan's 1965 hit "Like A ________ _______" was ranked #1 by Rolling Stone magazine among the "500 Greatest Songs of all Time.
Rolling Stone
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
Which English band recorded "Glad All Over"?
The Dave Clark Five
The Jeff Beck group had a big influence on Led Zeppelin and:
The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Despite being viewed as a group with a pristine outer image, the Beach Boys had internal issues and sued each other over...?
Who composed their songs
User Answer Correct The "Funky Drummer" by James Brown contains the most sampled drum groove?
TRUE
User Answer Correct The Damned are generally credited with being one of the first Punk rock bands to adopt the Gothic image and sound? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
User Answer Correct The Doors had only two #1 charting singles? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
User Answer Correct The Fisk Jubilee Singers were the first gospel group to tour Europe?
TRUE
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?
Aynsley Dunbar and Buddy Rich
What was the first album that new lead singer Brian Johnson recorded with AC/DC?
Back in Black
n 17:User Answer Correct 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
Patti Smith fused spoken word and punk music. This is particularly evident in her first album titled...
Horses
User Answer Correct 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
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
Berry Gordy moved to which city in 1968 to expand Motown?
L.A.
Janis Joplin recorded which of the following songs?
Piece Of My Heart
User Answer Correct Who did the Beatles record songs with in Hamburg in the year 1961?
Tony Sheridan
User Answer Correct Who did the Beatles record songs with in Hamburg in the year 1961? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Tony Sheridan
Who did the Beatles record songs with in Hamburg in the year 1961?
Tony Sheridan
"Do Wah Diddy Diddy" was a chart topping hit for Manfred Mann?
True
The Grateful Dead were famous for promoting the use of acid at their concerts. However, later in life Jerry Garcia commented that they might have been wrong about acid!
True
User Answer Correct The Crickets were the backing group for which artist? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Buddy Holly
User Answer Correct Guitarist Dick Dale is known as the...?
King of the Surf Guitar
The 'Mersey Beat' is the sound developed by:
Liverpool bands
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Chapter 6 Listening Assignment
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Chapter 7 Listening Assignment
The Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco became the home of the:
Hippie movement
"Piece of My Heart" was recorded by which artist?
Janis Joplin
Which Earth, Wind, and Fire song was originally recorded as a supporting song for a movie?
Shining Star
Which of the following songs, is NOT a Neville Brothers or Meters hit?
Shining Star
Which, of the following songs, is NOT a Neville Brothers or Meters hit?
Shining Star
User Answer Correct Blues melodies are derived from?
Slave, Work and Dance songs
User Answer Correct Which Bob Dylan song was the first to make it into the Billboard top 40?
Subterranean Homesick Blues
"Big Memphis" Ma Rainey, The Prisonaires, Roy Orbison and Jack Clement were all artists on Sun Records?
TRUE
User Answer Correct The Kingston Trio is responsible for bringing folk music to the younger generation through universities and college campuses?
TRUE
"My Girl" was a #1 hit for...
The Temptations
The band the Searchers named themselves after a western movie starring famous cowboy actor... John __________?
Wayne
Which of the following Jazz Guitarists was a direct influence on Jimi Hendrix?
Wes Montgomery
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
Tempo is the term in music given to the speed that the music is played. Listen again (if you need to) to the Chieftains version of "Sally Goodin'" and determine the tempo (speed) that this song is played?
A fast tempo (a lot of movement and energy)
"The Ballad Of Jed Clampett" helped make bluegrass internationally known when it was used as the main theme for the popular TV show The Beverly Hillbillies. A prominent instrument typically associated with bluegrass music is featured throughout this particular song. What is this featured instrument?
Banjo
The "Nashville Sound" became most prominent (the center) for recording Country Music in what range of years?
Between 1956 and 1964
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
Bill Monroe is credited with developing which of the following styles?
Bluegrass
The song "Swing Low Sweet Chariot" is performed in the work song, call and response, style where the call is usually made by the leader and responded in answer by the rest of the group of workers. This form of call and response gradually evolved into areas of gospel and spiritual music. Listen to the original version recorded by the Fisk Jubilee Singers and identify the words that the group sings to support the lead singer.
Coming for to carry me home
User Answer Correct In 1920, the first real "race record" was recorded by Mamie Smith, and titled...?
Crazy Blues
User Answer Correct A structure of four chords forms the foundation in Blues Music?
FALSE
User Answer Correct Big Bill Broonzy never played with a band?
FALSE
As you listen to the blues song "Black Snake Moan," a country blues song by Blind Lemon Jefferson, identify the correct wording of the lyrics to each of the following statements.
In verse one Jefferson has no mama no moreIn verse two the black snake is crawlin' in the room
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
Of the following names, which one is NOT associated with B. B King?
Memphis Bad Boy
One of the strongest attributes, or identifying features, about Country music is that the lyrics?
Tell a story
Drinking and womanizing are popular themes for many blues singers because their audience can relate to the stories portrayed in these type of songs. As you listen to Big Bill Broonzy sing "Good Liquor Gonna Carry Me Down," he makes reference to several people that tell him he needs to stop drinking. Identify who gives him this advice in each verse:
Verse 1 : His 16 year old girlfriend Verse 2 : His woman (wife) Verse 3 : His doctor
What Blues artist, known for his philanthropy in the blues community, is credited with creating the Blues Heaven Foundation?
Willie Dixon
In what decade did Neo-Folk music gain popularity?
1980s
The first song recorded in the Cajun style was?
Allons à Lafayette
The Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia died in what year?
1995
User Answer Correct Aldon Music, which was created by Al Nevins and Don Kirschner was what?
A music publishing company
Who said "two guitars should sound like one guy with four hands".
Brian Jones
What does the acronym MBE, relating to a Royal honor given in England, stand for?
Member of the British Empire
Which of the following songs were charting hits for the Meters?
NOT Cissy Strut NOT Hey Pocky Away
"Great Balls of Fire" was Jerry Lee Lewis' follow up hit to "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" and also the title of the 1989 movie about his life (Dennis Quaid played Jerry Lee). Jerry Lee Lewis borrowed from Little Richard, the Blues and Country Music to develop his style. In this #1 charting song what element is present in the first verse?
The "stop time" blues effect of Chicago bluesmen
User Answer Correct In addition to "Wipe Out," "Point Panic" was a charting hit for which group? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
The Surfaris
User Answer Correct Match each song by The Who to the correct version of the CBS TV series CSI.
Who Are You : CSI Las Vegas Baba O'Riley : CSI New York Won't Get Fooled Again : CSI Miami
User Answer Correct 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
Bob Dylan was born in the year...?
1941
User Answer Correct Pete Seeger wrote his book titled "How to Play the 5 String Banjo" in what year?
1948
In what year did Chuck Berry become friends with his idol, Muddy Waters during a road trip to Chicago?
1955
The Animals signature song, "House of the Rising Sun" was a #1 hit in both England and the USA in:
1964
User Answer Correct The Who were officially formed as a band in what year?
1964
"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
The Summer of Love took place in what year?
1967
Match the following statements relating to the Civil Rights Movement to the correct dates. Martin Luther King assassinated
1968
Identify the year that the New York Dolls were formed in New York City?
1971
User Answer Correct Identify the year that the New York Dolls were formed in New York City? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
1971
User Answer Correct Elton John's Honky Chateau, featuring the hit single "Rocket Man," was his first album to reach #1 in what year? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
1972
Although Diana Ross left the Supremes in 1970, the group didn't officially break up until what year?
1977
The "third generation" of Heavy Metal bands formed between what years?
1981-1983
User Answer Correct Jerry Garcia, of the Grateful Dead, died in what year?
1995
User Answer Correct Rolling Stone magazine hailed which Prince album as his most influential due to the creative use of drum machines and synthesizers? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
1999
"Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" is an excellent example of the pairing of great singers in their own right as a duo. In this case, Tammi Terrell and long time Motown singer Marvin Gaye. How would you characterize the percentage each singer contributes to the main vocals?
50% Tammi Terrell - 50% Marvin Gaye
n 6:User Answer Correct "Dancin' Fool" by Frank Zappa was released in 1979 on the album Sheik Yerbouti. It was the first of two singles released from the album that features both the musical genius of Zappa along with his sense of humor and weirdness! The lyrics are mostly comdeic and make use of percussive special effects to reinforce the humor. In short bursts, Zappa uses the xylophone (a bright, crisp, pitched-wood percussion instrument) that was common in vaudeville days for novelty effect in "Dancin' Fool." How many times do short bursts of xylophone occur in "Dancin' Fool?"
6
How many albums did the Rolling Stones have reach #1 in a row in the 1970s?
7
The song "Get Back" was originally the title for the album Let it Be because the Beatles were going back to their roots and the blues with this album. When the band reached an impasse with the final songs for the album it was put aside to record Abbey Road and became Let it Be when they decided to break up. In "Get Back" Ringo doesn't play a "straight" rock 'n' roll drum beat. We call the beat a "march" feel in musical terms, but, which of the following analogies best represents the beat Ringo is playing?
A horse galloping
User Answer Correct "Jennie Lee" was Jan and Dean's first top 10 hit. This song tells the story of...? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
A local burlesque dancer
User Answer Correct The Jackson Five's four #1 hits in a row in 1970 were...?
ABC The Love You Sav I Want You Back I'll Be There
User Answer Correct Jan and Dean signed a deal with what company in 1961?
Aldon music
The Billboard "Hot 100" charting sustem, released in 1958, replaced which of the following outdated mesaures of a song's success?
All of the above
User Answer Correct What famous beat poet did Bob Dylan record "Subterranean Homesick Blues" with in 1971?
Allen Ginsberg
What famous beat poet did Bob Dylan record "Subterranean Homesick Blues" with in 1971?
Allen Ginsberg
User Answer Correct When Andrew Oldham decided to resign as the Stones manager in 1968, who replaced him?
Allen Klein
When Andrew Oldham decided to resign as the Stones manager in 1968, who replaced him?
Allen Klein
User Answer Correct Dick Clark was the long time host of what TV show?
American Bandstand
Marianne Faithful's first hit in 1964 was which song written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards?
As Tears Go By
In 1964 Wilson Picket signed a deal with:
Atlantic records
Match the following Blues artists to their musical title/credit as described in the course text.
B.B. King:King of the Blues John Lee Hooker:Last link to the Blues of the deep South Muddy Waters:Credited with electrifying the Blues
Many songs from the Folk music repertoire are songs of protest. These songs may be specific to a cause, or a general stand of unity. The song "We Shall Not Be Moved" is a song that could be applied to a variety of causes and was very popular during the 1960s. Listen to the song and identify the main stringed instrument supporting the song. If you need help identifying the instrument, re-visit the country website and listen to each of the instruments
Banjo
The Band Television is best known for...
Brilliant guitar work
Question 5:User Answer Correct In the acid Rock song "Casey Jones" the Grateful Dead tells the story of "Casey Jones" (very) loosely based on the real life happenings of the heroic engineer Casey Jones, who was the subject of the famous 1902 song "The Ballad Of Casey Jones." It is doubtful that Jones was high on cocaine when he took over the train, and although his life was ended when he was hit by a train traveling the wrong way, he sacrificed his life so those on board could be saved. As you listen to Casey Jones, match the correct statements to what happens in the song.
Casey Jones may have been high on : cocaine The train leaves central station at : a quarter to nine The train is traveling again at : a quarter to ten Watch your : speed Trouble ahead : trouble behind The Lady is dressed in : red
"History of Bop" by Jack Kerouac, is an example of what became known as Beat Poetry, a genre of American literature in which Kerouac is considered a pioneer. The 1950s "Beats" were particularly influential to the 1960s Acid Rock musicians in their attempts to take music into a surreal and psychedelic world. The lyrics of many Acid Rock bands are especially reminiscent of the "Beat" style of writing. The "History of Bop" describes scenarios reminiscent of New York when the jazz style Bebop (Bop) was maturing as a musical genre. Kerouac repeatedly mentions three prominent musical figures in his recitation. Who are they?
Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk
Who became Jimi Hendrix' manager after convincing him to move to London while playing in Greenwich Village in 1966?
Chas Chandler
The inspiration for the power trio, as with many genres of rock and roll came from:
Chicago blues bands
User Answer Correct Which record company sold Aretha Franklin's contract to Atlantic Records in 1966?
Columbia records
stion 5:User Answer Correct In "Marques Moon," by the punk group Television, each of the three verses begins with a strummed guitar and a 2nd guitar playing double-stops (this is the technique of playing two notes simultaneously on an instrument). In the introduction of the song the same effect is used, but, which of the following instruments next joins the guitars?
Drums
User Answer Correct Jefferson Airplane did not use a bass player when playing live? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
FALSE
Isaac Hayes quit the TV cartoon show South Park in 1997 because he wanted to spend more time on his music.
False
The original line up of the Kingston Trio included Peter Yarrow?
False
Earth, Wind and Fire are the group who really brought the soul/funk style into mainstream music as exemplified here with the song "September" which is still heard in nightclubs all over the world. In the choruses the "pop" sound is exaggerated by the use of what vocal technique?
Falsetto (high register of the male voice)
User Answer Correct The Fab Four's first USA appearance was on "The Ed Sullivan Show" on what date?
February 6, 1964
"Stubborn Kind of Fellow" sung by Marvin Gaye with backing vocals by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas was the song that defined the Motown sound for the next 5 years. The drum groove and soulful feel of the funk brothers gave this song it's character, but what instrument plays the solo in the middle of the song?
Flute
User Answer Correct Elvis Presley always aspired to have a successful career in music. But, before hitting it big in rock 'n' roll, Elvis worked as...
For Precision Tools
User Answer Correct What is Sam Phillips famous for? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Forming Sun Records
"Hound Dog" was written for Las Vegas singer Big Mama Thornton by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller with lyrics about a woman kicking a gigolo out of her house. Elvis adjusted the lyrics and made a huge hit out of the song. He was so impressed with Leiber and Stoller's work that he hired them to write many songs for him and the score for the movie Jailhouse Rock. Identify which word in the lyrics of "Hound Dog"Elvis sings with a stuttering repeat.
Friend
Which genre of music do we credit James Brown with single-handledly creating? ________.
Funk
Which Parlophone producer signed the Beatles in 1962?
George Martin
In 1968, George Clinton formed his band Parliament using members of which famous band?
James Brown's JBs
User Answer Correct In 1968, George Clinton formed his band Parliament using members of which famous band? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
James Brown's JBs
Led Zeppelin reunited in 2007 and 2008 for a tour with a drummer they believed would best represent their original drummer John Bonham. Who was this drummer?
Jason Bonham
User Answer Correct Led Zeppelin reunited in 2007 and 2008 for a tour with a drummer they believed would best represent their original drummer John Bonham. Who was this drummer?
Jason Bonham
Most of the session musicians, known as the Funk Brothers, that played on the Motown records were actually...
Jazz musicians
Some of Herman's Hermits records featured which studio musician?
Jimmy Page
"The Man in Black" is the nickname for which Sun Records artist?
Johnny Cash
In 2003, the music world lost which one of the Million Dollar Quartet icons?
Johnny Cash
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction, written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, was released in 1965 as one of the first successful Jagger/Richards chart topping songs. Throughout the song a three-note riff is repeatedly played by what instrument and musician?
Keith Richards - Guitar
After serving one year in the Army, Jimi Hendrix played with which rock icon on the "Chitlin Circuit"?
Little Richard
Who was the self-proclaimed "architect of rock and roll"?
Little Richard
Which of the following songs were hits for the Kingston Trio?
M.T.A. Greenback Dollar Tom Dooley The New Frontier
User Answer Correct Which of the following songs were hits for the Kingston Trio?
M.T.A.Greenback DollarTom DooleyThe New Frontier
How many records have Metallica sold during their career?
Over 100 million
Johnny Cash left which record label in 1958 to sign with Columbia Records?
Sun
User Answer Correct Art Neville is considered the father of New Orleans Funk?
TRUE
User Answer Correct Woodie Guthrie's most popular album is titled Dust Bowl Ballads?
TRUE
Which band was Grace Slick the lead singer of?
The Jefferson Airplane
Jerry Lee Lewis was also known by his nickname...?
The Killer
Eric Clapton played for John Mayall's Bluebreakers, Cream and what other band?
The Yardbirds
User Answer Correct Eric Clapton played for John Mayall's Bluebreakers, Cream and what other band? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
The Yardbirds
Allen Ginsberg is cherished as a pivotal figure between the 50s Beat Generation and the counter-cultural revolution of the 1960s. Ginsberg's "America," "Howl" and other poems were subject to a famous obscenity trial due to the frank treatment of his homosexuality and other explicit and controversial content. The case became a "cause célèbre" for defenders of freedom of speech. As you listen to "America," a number of issues Ginsberg saw as needing reform are brought up, but which topic does he specifically address?
The political relationship with Russia and China
Charlie Patton claimed to have had 8 wives?
True
During a family argument, lye was thrown into Willie Johnson's eyes, causing him to become blind?
True
James Brown died on Christmas day, 2006.
True
The Beatles' last official concert was on top of the Apple Corps building in London in 1969?
True
The Clash started to draw a big underground fan base through strong political messages of anti-Thatcherism, racism and police brutality in their music.
True
The Doors did not use a bass player when performing live?
True
The Rolling Stones had an album in the #1 position on the charts six to seven months before they had a single reach #1.
True
The Rolling Stones were heavily influenced by the Chicago Blues. So much so that they traveled several times to record at the famous chess studios?
True
The Small Faces formed in 1965 as a mod group.
True
User Answer Correct Following in the footsteps of the Beatles, which Rolling Stone brought the sitar into the band's lineup (in "Paint it Black")?
Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):Brian Jones
User Answer Correct The children's book Alice in Wonderland is the basis of the lyrics of which song? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
White Rabbit
User Answer Correct Despite being viewed as a group with a pristine outer image, the Beach Boys had internal issues and sued each other over...? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Who composed their songs
Now that you have listened to four of Johnny Cash's famous songs, how could they generally be classified?
as dark, serious and poignant songs
User Answer Correct The Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco became known as the home of the __________ movement? Type: Fill In The BlankPoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
counterculture
User Answer Correct The Beats were a group of writers later known as...?
the Beatniks
User Answer Correct The Animals signature song, "House of the Rising Sun" was a #1 hit in both England and the USA in:
1964
Joni Mitchell was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in...
2001
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Chapter 6 Graded Quiz
A structure of four chords forms the foundation in Blues Music?
False
In the 60's Joni Mitchell was often referred to as the:
Female Bob Dylan
Who is known as the sixth Stone?
Ian Stewart
Which of the following recorded "Ace of Spades"?
Motorhead
The artist Prince was given the first name Prince at birth?
True
In which famous girl group was La La Brooks a prominent singer?
The Crystals
User Answer Correct In which famous girl group was La La Brooks a prominent singer?
The Crystals
User Answer Correct What song is about Bob Dylan's rejection of the protest movement in 1964?
It Ain't me Babe
In 1954, Sam Phillips signed Johnny Cash AND Carl Perkins to Sun Records?
TRUE
Of the following Beatle albums, what is the official title of the "White Album"?
The Beatles
In 1954, Elvis signed on to a 52-week deal to appear on the Louisiana Hayride?
True
In 1954, Sam Phillips signed Johnny Cash AND Carl Perkins to Sun Records?
True
The song "White Rabbit" by Jefferson Airplane is a song that has no chorus, just four verses telling part of the story of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The song increases in intensity throughout the verses by modulating (moving) up in pitch and using a particular dynamic (volume) effect. Does the song crescendo (get louder), or decrescendo from beginning to end?
Crescendo
User Answer Correct Jack Casady and Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane formed a popular side project called...?
Hot Tuna
User Answer Correct The early heavy metal band Thin Lizzy are from...?
Ireland
The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded which of the following?
Little Wing
User Answer Correct Alan Freed coined the term "Rock 'n' Roll" on his New York radio show, the Rock 'n' Roll House Party, in 1954?
TRUE
User Answer Correct Charlie Patton claimed to have had 8 wives?
TRUE
Velvet Underground performed as part of what touring art show?
The Exploding Plastic Inevitable
The Mersey Beat developed in....
Liverpool
The Beatles have earned 7 Grammy Awards?
False
Robert Allen Zimmerman is more commonly known by his stage name...?
Bob Dylan
"On Broadway" is a story song that was recorded by Ben E King and the Drifters. The song was written by Lieber and Stoller who were producer/songwriters that paved the way for a new sound in the 1960s that Phil Spector would ultimately champion (Spector plays backing guitar on this song!). Identify the story in this song.
A guy who wants to be a star on Broadway
User Answer Correct Woody Guthrie joined forces with Pete Seeger in the 1940s to create what group?
The Almanac Singers
User Answer Correct The song "Rainy Day Women #12 & #35" is about getting stoned, relationships with various women, and persecution and criticism?
TRUE
The Coasters were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the year 1987?
True
The Rolling Stones' first album reached the #1 position on the charts several months before any of their singles reached #1?
True
After more than 20 years apart Roger Water, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Richard Wrights reunited for a benefit concert in Hyde Park (Live 8) in what year?
2005
How Great Thou Art earned Elvis a special accolade to crown his many awards. This award was?
A Grammy award
Jim Morrison considered himself to be a post ________ poet...?
Beat
User Answer Correct Eric Clapton was the lead guitarist for what Power Trio band from 1966-1968? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Cream
The first group signed by Phil Spector to his Phil-Les record label in 1961 were "The __________"?
Crystals
Keith Richards discovered open G tunings used by:
Delta Bluesmen
Chuck Berry wanted to become a Jazz musician before hitting it big with Rock 'n' Roll?
FALSE
Little Richard's first charting rock 'n' roll record was Long Tall Sally.
FALSE
User Answer Correct The last album recorded by the Beatles was Let It Be?
FALSE
Which James Brown song includes the most sampled drum groove?
Funky Drummer
What song is about Bob Dylan's rejection of the protest movement in 1964?
It Ain't me Babe
Barry White's music is often cited as the:
Music for love
The music of Barry White is often described as...?
Music for love
The Beatles started recording in Hamburg in 1961. Which song crossed over to the UK and put the Beatles in demand in Liverpool?
My Bonnie
User Answer Correct Which of these songs was a #1 hit for the Temptations?
My Girl
The lead singer for original line up of Black Sabbath was?
Ozzy Osborne
User Answer Correct In what international city did Jim Morrison die at the age of 27? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Paris, France
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
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
User Answer Correct 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
Who is the Motown artist that had a #1 hit with "Fingertips" and a #1 album titled 12 Year Old Genius at only 12 years of age?
Stevie Wonder
Frank Zappa bought Pal Studio and renamed it Studio Z in 1964. Before Zappa purchased Pal, what style of music was the studio famous for recording?
Surf Music
User Answer Correct A traditional anti slavery song, "No More Auction Block," was reworked by Bob Dylan to became the melody of "Blowin' in The Wind"?
TRUE
The rhythm section (or band) that played on all of the Motown records were known as...
The Funk Brothers
User Answer Correct The song "Truckin'" was recorded by which group? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
The Grateful Dead
Which of the following recorded "Truckin'?
The Grateful Dead
User Answer Incorrect Buddy Holly was the inspiration for naming this British band...?
The Hollies
User Answer Correct Chicago bluesman McKinley Morganfield, nicknamed Muddy Waters, is credited with electrifying the Blues in the mid-1940s. By what other nickname was he known? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
The Hoochie Coochie Man
Listen to the song "No More Auction Block" sung here by a traditional gospel group and then the first verse of "Blowin' in the Wind" by Bob Dylan. We know that Dylan borrowed significantly from this traditional song to write his hit "Blowin' in the Wind." Identify what term best fits what Dylan borrowed most from No More Auction Block.
The melody
Which Michael Jackson album was at #1 on the charts for 37 weeks and sold over 70 million copies upon release?
Thriller
A group set up as a guitar lead power trio, means the guitarist will play both the rhythm and lead guitar parts?
True
Art Neville is considered the father of New Orleans Funk?
True
Barry White was nicknamed the "Walrus of Love."
True
Did syncopated rhythms taken from traditional African music have an influence on Bo Diddley creating the "Bo Diddley Beat"?
True
During Jim Morrison's lifetime the Doors had six platinum selling albums.
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 Presley was actually born a twin. Tradgically, his brother was stillborn.
True
User Answer Correct In which 2007 film was the music of Blind Lemon Jefferson featured ?
Blake Snake Moan
User Answer Correct 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? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Blew up his drums with gunpowder
User Answer Correct The early heavy metal band Thin Lizzy are from...? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Ireland
User Answer Correct Chess Records in Chicago discovered many electric blues artists in the 1950s and 1960s. Which two brothers founded this record company?
Leonard and Phil
"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
Associate the correct literary works with each beat poet.
William S. Burroughs:Naked Lunch Allen Ginsberg:Howl Jack Kerouac:On the Road
Question 3: User Answer CorrectThe lyrics of the Kingston Trio hit "Tom Dooley" are NOT based on a true story.
ser Answer(s): FALSE
In what city was Chuck Berry was born, and in what year?
1926 St. Louis
User Answer Correct Louis Jordan was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in what year?
1987
The Who's "My Generation" was written by Pete Townshend when he was 20 years old. This song was banned by the BBC because they considered the deliberate stutter in the vocals of Roger Daltrey to be offensive to people who had a speech impediment. The ban from radio play was eventually lifted as the song gained popularity. Listen carefully and determine what instrument solos throughout the last chorus of this song?
Drums (Keith Moon)
In the space of five months in 1977 the Sex pistols were associated with three record companies. Identify the correct order that the Sex Pistols were with these companies.
EMI, A&M, Virgin
Question 24:User Answer Correct In the 1980s and 1990s Paul McCartney was commissioned to write for several movies and TV shows. The song "Live and Let Die" was featured as the title song for the James Bond film of the same name and gave McCartney an opportunity to write for...
Full Orchestra
Which of the following James Brown hits has the WRONG chart date?
Funky Drummer, 1969
Who is considered the original artist of the song Blueberry Hill (hint: he recorded the song in 1941)?
Gene Autry
Which band released a film in the 1960's about their success entitled Ferry Cross the Mersey?
Gerry and the Pacemakers
The Sex Pistols had just one #1 hit (on the UK charts). What was the title of that song?
God Save the Queen
estion 9:User Answer Correct "Valleys of Neptune" was released as both a single and album by the Jimi Hendrix estate in 2010 containing several other unheard Hendrix tracks. Which of the following best describes this track?
Groovy with a surreal laid back feel
Which QMS album featured variations on Bo Diddley's "Who do you Love?"
Happy Trails
James Brown is referred to as the "Godfather of Soul", but by what other attribute is he also known?
Hardest working man in show business
Prior to forming the Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards performed in a band together called?
Little Boy Blue and the Blues Boys
User Answer Correct Elvis' first actibg role, in the 1956 Movie The Reno Brothers, was a huge box office hit. However, a massive demand for recordings of the leading musical track of the movie forced the producers to change their original title. What was the film's new (and now famous) title?
Love Me Tender
What woman's name did B.B. King give to nearly all of his guitars?
Lucille
Janis Joplin got her career enhanced when she shared the bill with Jimi Hendrix, The Who, and Otis Redding at the _______________ Festival in 1967?
Monterey Pop
User Answer Correct How many albums has Pete Seeger released?
More than 76 albums
User Answer Correct Which of the following bands recorded "Ace Of Spades"?
Motorhead
User Answer Correct 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
Steveland Morris was a prodigiy musician/singer signed to Motown at the age of 11. He went on to become one of the most successful artists for Motown, and has earned no fewer than 25 Grammy Awards. His stage name is ________ ________?
Stevie Wonder
The song "Son Of A Preacher Man" by Dusty Springfield was a #1 hit in 1968, but came back to popularity through the cult film "Pulp Fiction." As you listen to the song, is it true that the drum groove (beat) in the song could be generally described as sparse and simplistic?
TRUE
User Answer Correct Before they were called The Four Tops, this group was originally called the Four Aims?
TRUE
The Parliament/Funkadelic song "Give up the Funk" is also known as...
Tear the Roof off the Sucker
Which famous rock band requested the Ronettes as their opening act in 1966 only to be denied by Phil Spector who had control of the group at that time?
The Beatles
User Answer Correct The song "Glad All Over" was recorded by what English band?
The Dave Clark Five
From 1953-1954, Clyde McPhatter was the front man for what doo-wop band?
The Drifters
User Answer Correct "The Band" recorded with Bob Dylan from 1965 to 1968/69. They were previously known as...
The Hawks
User Answer Correct Which group named themselves after the capitol of Jamaica?
The Kingston Trio
User Answer Correct In 1963 Spencer Davis formed the Spencer Davis group with:
The Winwood brothers
Two other big hits for Elvis during the earliest part of his career were "Baby Let's Play House" and "Mystery Train," which seem to perfectly capture the beginnings of the rock 'n' roll style. What traits are similar in these two songs?
They both represent Elvis' early rockabilly vocal style
Before being the lead singer for Martha and the Vandellas, Martha Lavaille worked as a secretary for Berry Gordy.
True
Before playing in Led Zeppelin and The Yardbirds Jimmy Page was one of London's top studio guitarists.
True
Before the formation of Spark Records, Leiber and Stoller worked for Modern Records?
True
The Zombies were acclaimed for their musicality and complex writing style?
True
The album Another Side of Bob Dylan was recorded in only one day?
True
User Answer Correct Aldous Huxley's book The Doors of Perception was an influence on the naming of the band The Doors?
User Answer Correct Aldous Huxley's book The Doors of Perception was an influence on the naming of the band The Doors?
User Answer Correct Jimi Hendrix described his guitar playing as "Earth and Space". Earth is all the chord changes and rhythms, and space is everything on top (the solo itself)?
User Answer Correct Jimi Hendrix described his guitar playing as "Earth and Space". Earth is all the chord changes and rhythms, and space is everything on top (the solo itself)?
In the opening verse of "Great Balls of Fire" Jerry Lee Lewis clearly uses a "stop-time" effect. But, in the choruses of the song, which of the following musical devices does he use?
Uses a "break" in the music
User Answer Incorrect Who is considered the original artist of the song Blueberry Hill (hint: he recorded the song in 1941)?
Vincent Rose
"Rocket 88" is considered by the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame to be the first rock 'n' roll song. It contains the classic elements of 1950s rock combining a country style story in the lyrics, use of the blues form, the boogie woogie bass line, a solo in the middle of the song and commercial interest. Identify the where the following elements take place in this version of "Rocket 88."
You women have heard of jalopies : Verse 1 Distorted guitar and piano boogie woogie feel with no vocals : After the 2nd verse Step in my Rocket and don't be late : Verse 3 V-8 motor and this modern design : Verse 2 Saxophone solo : After the 2nd verse Saxophone and piano interlude : Introduction
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
In what year did the Fisk Jubilee Singers receive a "star" on the Music City Walk of Fame?
2006
Muddy Waters is one of the pioneers of the Chicago riff based blues. In the electric blues we hear the vocals, guitar and bass become amplified, the addition of drums, and the amplified harmonica becoming a prominent instrument. In the song "Hoochie Coochie Man" listen to the harmonica and electric guitar play the opening riff that sets up the mood for Muddy Waters to sing. This song was Waters' way of introducing himself to Chicago as not only an accomplished bluesman, but as a tough, wealthy, good-looking and lucky guy. To reinforce this, he gave himself the name the "Hoochie Coochie Man" and asked Willie Dixon to write this song boasting of his prowess and arrival in Chicago.
In verse one, Muddy begins by singing : The gypsy woman told my mother Later in verse one, Muddy sings : Make pretty women jump and shout In verse two, Muddy begins by singing : I got a black cat bone, and a mojo too Later in verse two, Muddy sings : I'm gonna make you girls lead me by my hand In verse three, Muddy begins by singing about : The number seven and good luck Later in verse three, Muddy states : Don't you mess with me
"Race Records" became a popular term with the rise of the Blues for records produced primarily to appeal to which group of people?
Minorities
"Back Door Man" is a famous blues song written by Willie Dixon and performed by many Chicago blues musicians. This song has also been covered by many rock bands, but probably most famously by Jim Morrison and the Doors in the late 1960s. As you listen to the two versions of "Back Door Man" correctly match the following statements and terms to the Dixon or Doors version of the song.
The organ (keyboard instrument) : Plays throughout the Doors version The Harmonica : Plays throughout the Willie Dixon version The slide guitar : Is the solo instrument in the Willie Dixon version
Four of country music's greatest singers, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash, worked together as the group the Highwaymen to perform this example of outlaw country music. This style was created as a reaction against the Nashville sound that many established country musicians thought took the creativity away from the artist. The outlaw style is almost identical to the Nashville sound, but supported the musicians and kept more of the revenue from recording sales with the people who created the music.
This outlaw is executed by Hanging "in the spring of '25" : Willie Nelson This outlaw sails "around the Horn of Mexico" : Kris Kristofferson This outlaw fell and died while building the famous Hoover Dam at "a place called Boulder on the wild Colorado" : Waylon Jennings Which outlaw singer says "perhaps I may become a highwayman again"? : Johnny Cash
In the movie St Louis Blues Nat King Cole portrayed what well known blues artist?
W.C. Handy
"Good Morning Little School Girl" is a good example of the Chicago blues featuring the harmonica. One of the techniques that Chicago blues musicians employed frequently was echoing their vocal line (lyric) by repeating the line back on guitar, or harmonica in a similar fashion to the call and response of the early blues. In this version of "Good Morning Little School Girl" does Sonny Boy Williamson recreate (echo) parts of the verse on his harmonica?
Yes
The Coasters recorded which Leiber and Stoller song in 1951?
That's What The Good Book Says
User Answer Correct The "Wall of sound" is a famous phenomena created by which music producer?
Phil Spector
User Answer Correct How old was Keith Moon when he joined The Who?
17
Who do we consider to be one of the most important radio DJs who popularized rock 'n' roll?
Alan Freed
User Answer Correct Select the heavy metal bands that comprised the "Big Four of Thrash"? Type: Multiple SelectPoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Anthrax Megadeth Metallica Slayer
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
User Answer Correct Aldon Music (a publishing company) was formed by Al Nevins and who in 1958?
Don Kirschner
After returning from the Army in 1960 Elvis entered the charts at #2 with this album?
Elvis is Back
Buddy Holly was born on September 7th, 1936 in which Texas city?
Lubbock
User Answer Correct Michael Jackson introduced his what famous dance move at the Motown 25th anniversary concert in 1983?
The moonwalk
Bill Monroe's "Blue Moon of Kentucky" is one of the most famous bluegrass style songs. In this version... what happens to the tempo when the instrumental solos start?
The tempo speeds up
User Answer Correct In the song "Satisfaction" Mick Jagger sings he can't "...get no satisfaction" from all of the following... except?
When he's playing his guitar
According to the course text book, the most influential Country artist of all time is Hank...?
Williams
The song "Wipeout" was originally recorded by the _________?
Surfaris
"All Along the Watchtower" was originally written by Bob Dylan, but it has been covered by U2, Neil Young, Pearl Jam, the Dave Matthews Band, and most notably Jimi Hendrix. What makes Hendrix's version so unique?
Alternates lyrics with electric guitar solos
Which band do we credit as being the first to use "rock dots?"
Blue Oyster Cult
Pink Floyd's album The Wall was a chart topping album that was transformed into a film (also titled The Wall). The filmed is hailed by critical Roger Ebert as "...the best serious fiction film devoted to rock." What famous musician was the star of this film?
Bob Geldof
The Rolling Stones began as a pure Rhythm & Blues band recreating the sound of the famous bluesmen of Chicago and the "Chess" studios. One of the early hits for the Stones was a Willie Dixon song that they had heard on the records of Howlin' Wolf and Sam Cooke. Keith Richards has reflected on the early Stones blues recordings as not only a tribute to the original great blues performers, but as a subconscious breaking down of racial barriers. This twist on a common statement became the title of a TV series on the blues: "Can Blue Men Sing the Whites?" helps put the racial connection into context. As you listen to "Little Red Rooster," which of these instrument pairs share the solo in this version?
Harmonica and Slide Guitar
Otis Redding was a backing singer for which famous rock 'n' roll star before he formed his own band?
Little Richard
The band Thin Lizzy are from...
Ireland
User Answer Correct Which pair of Rolling Stones guitarists developed the "weaving" concept that unites the two instrumentalists as one?
Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood
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 Mann:Weil Goffin:King
"Lovesick Blues" was the first #1 hit for Hank Williams. He was able to merge all previous elements of country music (Cajun, yodeling, honky tonk, western, old time and even parts of bluegrass) making him the most influential country artist of the 20th century. Listen to Hank Williams' lyrics and match the first and last parts of each phrase.
Since my baby said : Goodbye Lawd (Lord) I thought : I would cry I hate to think : It's all o-o-ver She's got that : Kind of lovin' I love to hear her when she calls me : Sweet dad-ad-ad-dy Well, I'm nobody's : Sugar daddy now
Question 7:User Answer Correct "As Tears Go By" was one of the first songs written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. The Stones manager, Andrew Oldham, gave it to a singer he also managed named Marianne Faithfull, who released it in 1964. It was a hit for Marianne Faithfull when she was only 17 years old and she became the heartthrob of teenage boys all across England. As you listen to Marianne Faithfull's voice, how would you best describe her style?
Soft and timid
Which of the following records labels was Prince not associated with?
Sony
Which of the following songs hit #1 on ythe charts for AC/DC?
Stiff Upper Lip
Which Motown group recorded "Ain't Too Proud to Beg"?
The Temptations
Andy Warhol was the manager for what American early punk band?
The Velvet Underground
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 RecordsRationale: 1 2) A&M RecordsRationale: 2 3) Virgin RecordsRationale: 3
The New York Dolls were formed in New York City in:
1971
User Answer Correct Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 after suffering a heart attack from his declining health. When Elvis died, he was...
42
User Answer Correct Louis Jordan had how many number consecutive 1 hit songs between 1946-1947?
5
User Answer Correct How old was Bob Dylan when he made history yet again as the oldest musician to top the Billboard charts with his album "Modern Times"?
65
In recording "Start Me Up", the Rolling Stones experimented with recording in different environments. Which environment might have been used to achieve the reverb/echo effect that occurs throughout the song?
A bathroom
The song "Movie Magg" won Carl Perkins first place in a talent show when he was 13, so he decided it should be the first song he would record when he was signed to the Sun record company. Paul McCartney, a huge fan of Carl Perkins', later recorded this song on his Tug of War album! The lyrics to "Movie Magg" are in...
A country story telling style
The song "Sweet Thang" is a classic honky tonk song. It carries the typical sound and also the themes that are often associated with honky tonk such as love (and lost love), cheating hearts, and a stories related to everyday life. Listen to the story in this version by Loretta Lynn and Earnest Tubb, and when Earnest Tubb keeps a little of his paycheck for himself, determine what he plans to use the money for?
A date with the girl at the corner café
Michael Jackson's song "Thriller" is one of the biggest selling singles of all time and expanded the dynamic of Music Television (MTV) with the accompanying music video. The video brought the idea of horror films into popularity with rock 'n' roll beyond the Halloween part of the year. The general theme of the song focuses on a thriller type of film coming to life. To support this theme, what happens approximately three quarters of the way into the song?
A spoken word "thriller" story is told in a haunting voice
"That's All Right Mama" was Elvis' first regional #1 hit song (in Memphis), and, many consider this to be the first real rock 'n' roll song. Match the questions and statements below to the correct answers.
At the end of "That's All Right Mama" how many times does Elvis say his classic "thank you very much" line? : none Which instrument usually heard in rock 'n' roll is missing in "That's All Right Mama"? : Drums Son, that gal your foolin' with, She ain't no good for you : Verse 2 lyric I'm leaving town, baby, I'm leaving town for sure : Verse 3 lyric What instrument is responsible for the percussive slapping in "That's All Right Mama"? : Upright bass Elvis sings the lyric "mama" six times in "That's All Right Mama," but how many times does he sing "papa"? : One
After being signed to Columbia Aretha Franklin's contract was sold in 1966 to:
Atlantic records
The song "Carrie Anne" was written by the Hollies as an ode to Marianne Faithfull (cleverly disguised as Carrie Anne instead of Marianne!) who they all claimed to be in love with. There is another unusual instrument to rock 'n' roll in this song that plays the solo. What is the instrument?
Caribbean Steel Drum
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
The Grateful Dead have a wide and dedicated fan base known as...?
Deadheads
User Answer Correct The Grateful Dead have a wide and dedicated fan base known as...? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Deadheads
Identitfy the original members of the Beach Boys.
Dennis Wilson Mike Love Al Jardine Brian Wilson Carl Wilson
Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry and Howlin' Wolf were all artists signed to the Sun Record label?
FALSE
Which artist made Big Joe Turner's song 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' internationally famous?
Bill Haley and the Comets.
Blues musician Blind Willie Mctell used the following aliases when recording for other labels...
Blind Sammie Georgia Bill Hot Shot Willie
The Motor City Five's (MC5) sound was quickly defined as a loud, fast style of R&B mixed with:
Free Jazz
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
Motown encompasses three record labels, Tamla, Motown and:
Gordy
Who in Country Music is known as "The Singing Brakeman?"
Jimmie Rodgers
User Answer Correct Peter, Paul and Mary had hits with Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind," and which John Denver song?
Leaving on a Jet Plane
Which of the following pairs of Beatles were considered the main song-writing duo of the group?
Lennon and McCartney
Peter, Paul and Mary performed at the March on Washington where there was a powerful speech, known to this day, given by which famous figure?
Martin Luther King Junior
User Answer Correct Peter, Paul and Mary performed at the March on Washington where there was a powerful speech, known to this day, given by which famous figure?
Martin Luther King Junior
Who was Berry Gordy's right hand man through the Motown Detroit years?
Marvin Gaye
Which Rolling Stone member stated that "two guitars should sound like one guy with four hands"?
NOT Brian Jones
Punk fashion, also known as anti-fashion, was created by which two English fashion designers, or groups?
NOT Bromley Contingent Malcolm McLaren The Clash
In which formats was Magical Mystery Tour originally released? As a single, an EP, an album, or a combination?
NOT Single, Album, EP
Place the following 1970s #1 charting albums in order of their release...?
NOT THESE Sticky FingersRationale: 2 Exile On Main StreetRationale: It's Only Rock 'n' RollRationale: 5 Some GirlsRationale: 7 Black and BlueRationale: 6 Get Yer Ya-Ya's OutRationale: 1 Goats Head SoupRationale: 4
Paul McCartney wrote the song "Hey Jude" for Julian Lennon to console him after John and Cynthia (his Mum and Dad) divorced in 1968. If you were an audience member at a performance of "Hey Jude" what lyric would you sing along with the Beatles?
Na, na na, na-na-na, na
User Answer Correct What is the name of the first Country Music song ever recorded? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Sally Goodin'
Albert King is famous for his big piercing guitar sound and unique soloing technique. In the song "Born Under a Bad Sign" how would we best describe the guitar solo style used by Albert King?
Short guitar solo phrases between lyrics
"Someday Baby" is from Bob Dylan's 2006 #1 charting album Modern Times. This album demonstrates a retrospective connection to the early blues that Dylan explores through three albums: Modern Times (2006), Together Through Life (2009), and Tempest (2012). How would we best classify the style of Bob Dylan's "Someday Baby"?
Shuffle Blues
Glen Matlock quit the Sex Pistols and was replaced by who?
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
In what year was David Bowie inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
1996
The Velvet Underground were inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame in:
1996
The song "Ben" was the first #1 single for Michael Jackson (when he was 14) as a solo artist. The song somewhat predicts the future of Michael's life as he misses the experience of having a childhood and true friends. Which instrument plays the most prominent accompaniment in the first verse?
Acoustic Guitar
User Answer Correct 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
Brian Epstein, the Beatles manager, died in 1967 from an unexpected heart attack?
False
User Answer Correct Tom Parker received the unofficial title of Colonel after he...?
Helped Jimmy Davis win his campaign for Governor
User Answer Correct What novel did Kenneth Kesey write while voluntarilly institutionalized? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
User Answer Correct In what two southern recording studios did Wilson Picket record most of his biggest hits? Type: Multiple SelectPoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Stax Fame
The first bubblegum girl group to have a hit #1 was the...?
The Shirelles
In 1964 the Beatles held the top 5 positions on the US singles charts simultaneously?
True
When Bill Haley (and his Comets) released their version of "Shake, Rattle and Roll" a few months after Big Joe Turner, the lyrics were cleaned up significantly to make the song suitable for general airplay. Listen to Bill Haley's version of "Shake, Rattle and Roll" and match his "cleaned up" lines correctly.
Well, roll my breakfast : cause I'm a hungry man Get out in that kitchen : and rattle those pots and pans Wearin' those dresses : your hair done up so nice You look so warm : but your heart is cold as ice I can look at you : tell you don't love me no more I believe you are doing me wrong : and now I know
The band Cream is considered to be the first official power trio. Here, Eric Clapton plays the roles of both rhythm and lead guitarist. This technique of challenging the best guitarists to "pull double duty" inspired Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page among others to become the focus of the band. How would you best describe Eric Clapton's guitar approach in the second half of the song "Tales of Brave Ulysses"?
Soloistic
User Answer Correct Which bluesman wrote this song "Eyesight to the Blind" as the only song on the Who's "Tommy" not written by tPete Townshend?
Sonny Boy Williamson I
"Happy Jack" was a song featured on The Who's second album, A Quick One, but in the US, the album title itself had to be changed to "Happy Jack" due to record company fears that the original title was a reference to sex. The song was featured in the USA for the H2 Hummer TV commercials in the early 2000s (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV65Z7p2Xy8 if you want to see it!). How would we best describe Keith Moon's drum playing on The Who's song "Happy Jack?"
Sparse with big fills emphasizing the chorus
Judas Priest paved the way for which genre of Heavy Metal?
Speed
Judas Priest provided the foundation for a nexw genre of Heavy Metal known as...?
Speed
In what city was Chuck Berry was born, and in what year?
St. Louis1926
User Answer Correct An arrangement by Jimi Hendrix of what song became famous because of his interpretation at the 1969 Woodstock Festival?
Star Spangled Banner
n 13:User Answer Correct 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
The Beach Boys song "Surfin USA" was modeled after what Chuck Berry tune?
Sweet Little Sixteen
User Answer Correct The Beach Boys song "Surfin USA" was modeled after what Chuck Berry tune?
Sweet Little Sixteen
After a $35,000 buy-out from Sun records Elvis Presley's career began to surge?
TRUE
Carl Perkins had the first million selling single for Sun Records with "Blue Suede Shoes"?
TRUE
Doo Wop is characterized by, and get's it's name from the syllables, the backing singers use i.e: doo wop doo wah, sha na na na nah etc... With this in mind, does the song "Only You" by The Platters fit this model?(True = yes, False = no)
TRUE
In 1987 Hank Williams was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
TRUE
In Country Music genres, the Nashville sound became more popular than Honky-Tonk in the late 1950's and early 1960's.
TRUE
Jerry Lee Lewis had #1 hits with both "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On and "Great Balls Of Fire" in 1957?
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
The Jimmie Rodgers song "Blue Yodel #1" known more popularly as "T for Texas" introduces the acoustic guitar as a main accompanying instrument. in country music. The song is based on a blend of American early blues, story telling and yodeling and is one of the earliest examples of recorded country music featuring a popular singer. Listen carefully to Jimmy Rogers as he sings and determine if he uses a blues music device known as Call and Response. Call and Response is a technique where the vocalist sings the opening line of each verse twice, then responds with an answer in the third line.
TRUE
The song "All Along The Watchtower" involves a conversation between 2 people (the Joker and the Thief) where the Thief sympathizes with the Joker, who wants to escape his position in life and the values of current society. Dylan has indicated that the themes are inspired by Isaiah 21:5-9 - the fall of Babylon. This song was famously covered by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, but many other well known artists have also recorded the song including Lenny Kravitz, Pearl Jam, the Dave Matthews Band, U2, Eric Clapton, the Grateful Dead and Neil Young. In "All Along The Watchtower" is there a harmonica solo between each verse? (True = yes, False = no)
TRUE
The song "Stawberry Fields" was written about a Salvation Army Children's Home just around the corner from John Lennon's childhood home. Upon listening to "Stawberry Fields" and the creativity and experimental elements of this song, would we place it among the psychedelic songs of the 1960s?
TRUE
User Answer Correct "Subterranean Homesick Blues" displays the influence of beat poetry on Bob Dylan's songwriting?
TRUE
User Answer Correct "The British Invasion" is the term used to describe the wave of British rock bands that dominated the American charts primarily from 1964 to 1967. Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
User Answer Correct A group set up as a guitar lead power trio, means the guitarist will play both the rhythm and lead guitar parts? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
User Answer Correct Alan Freed was investigated in the payola scandal of 1959-1960, causing him to be blacklisted (unable to get work) as a result?
TRUE
User Answer Correct Aretha Franklin's father C.L. Franklin was a nationally famous preacher? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
User Answer Correct Charlie Patton brought the guitar to a position of prominence in Delta Blues?
TRUE
User Answer Correct Don Kirschner was known as the man with the Golden Ear?
TRUE
User Answer Correct During Jim Morrison's lifetime the Doors had six platinum selling albums?
TRUE
User Answer Correct During a family argument, lye was thrown into Willie Johnson's eyes, causing him to become blind?
TRUE
User Answer Correct Early punk bands stripped away the excess from rock 'n' roll to put their music and statements forward as simply as possible? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
User Answer Correct Elvis Presley was actually born a twin. Tradgically, his brother was stillborn.
TRUE
User Answer Correct Phil Spector played guitar on the original recording of the Drifter's "On Broadway."
TRUE
User Answer Correct Pope John Paul II once preached a sermon based on Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind."
TRUE
User Answer Correct The Johnny Cash song "Cry, Cry, Cry" bumped Elvis from the #1 spot on the charts in the summer of 1955?
TRUE
User Answer Correct The Rolling Stones first charting single was with a cover of the Chuck Berry song "Come On"?
TRUE
User Answer Correct The Who's Pete Townshend and John Entwistle actually played together in a Dixieland jazz band in their early band days?
TRUE
James Brown died in hospital of pneumonia at the age of 73. His death came, tragically, on Christams Day of what year?
2006
Of the following artists, who was NOT an outlaw country musician?
Conway Twitty
User Answer Correct What does the acronym MBE, relating to a Royal honor given in England, stand for?
Member of the British Empire
Chuck Berry passed away in March of what year?
2017
QMS guest keyboard player Nicky Hopkins also worked with...
All of the above
Big Bill Broonzy never played with a band?
False
Classical music was a big influence on the evolution of surf music?
False
Isaac Hayes' song "Shaft" was written for a TV show in the 1960s and then became the theme of the movie Shaft in 1971 and again for Shaft 2000.
False
Janis Joplin performed with the Kosmic Blues Band and later in her career with Big Brother and the Holding Company.
False
tion 14:User Answer Correct Bee Gees - Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb and Maurice GibbThe Bee Gees where one of the most popular music acts from the 60s through the 80s. Their music varied from being highly influenced by the Beatles to progressive pop and dance music. The group is also known as one of music's most successful brother acts. They started their music careers early in their life by singing in between shows in Manchester, England in 1955. The family eventually moved to Australia and the three singing brothers became known as the "Brothers Gibb". This name was later simplified to the Bee Gees. The Bee Gees released many hit singles but they didn't achieve their most recognizable dance/disco sound until 1977 when they released a sound track to the movie "Saturday Night Fever". The soundtrack feature three singles that topped charts week after week: "Night Fever," "Stayin' Alive," and "How Deep is Your Love." - Source: Bruce Eder, The All Music Guide. In the Bee Gee's song "Night Fever," how would you characterize the brother's singing style?
In falsetto (high-pitched "false voice") male vocal range.
"Paint It Black" is a song written about a man mourning his ex-girlfriend. In the song "Paint it, Black" the signature riff is played by which ethnic instrument? - Clue: Brian Jones, who plays this Ethnic instrument, was a close friend of George Harrison of the Beatles.
Indian Sitar
User Answer Correct Which Peter, Paul and Mary song is often mistaken as a song about taking drugs?
Puff the Magic Dragon
The Rolling Stones' manager, Andrew Loog Oldham, used his experience with the Beatles to create what image for the Stones?
Raunchy and unkempt
"My Girl," by Smokey Robinson for the Temptations, was the first #1 hit in the U.S. (in 1965) for the long lasting Motown group. The previous year, Robinson wrote a similar song, "My Guy," for Motown singer Mary Wells. That song carried the same sentiment of unconditional love as "My Girl," but from a female perspective. Many songs have a hook, or something very catchy that helps fans identify the song when it is played or performed. What is one of the most distinguishable characteristics found in "My Girl"?
The continuous guitar riff throughout the whole song
Match each song by The Who to the correct version of the CBS TV series CSI.
Who Are You:CSI Las Vegas Won't Get Fooled Again:CSI Miami Baba O'Riley:CSI New York
Another of Ringo's solo career hit songs is "Back off Boogaloo." How does "Back off Boogaloo" begin?
With a march
The standard blues form has how many bars?
12
Folk ballads, Fiddle tunes, American popular music of the 1800's and Blues influenced early Country Music?
TRUE
Hank Williams was only 29 years old when he died?
TRUE
Which of the following songs was written by Willie Dixon?
Back Door Man
The song Blue Moon of Kentucky was famously covered by?
Bill Monroe; Elvis Presley; Patsy Cline
What is the name of the musician we credit with making the first official Country Music recording? The song was Sally Goodin'
Alexander "Eck" Robertson
Chapter 15 Motown
"Motown" encompasses three record labels, Tamla, Motown and Gordy, several small subsidiary labels, the Jobete music publishing company, a style of music, and a family of musicians, singers, songwriters and producers, all under the direction of Berry Gordy. The term "Motown" relates to the "Motown Record Corporation," and this chapter uses it throughout to describe all of the above. The name "Motown" derives from the nickname for Detroit called "motor town" because of the many automotive factories around the city. The most productive era for Motown was the Detroit years of 1959 to 1972 that earned the original house and recording studio the nickname "Hitsville USA." Berry Gordy, the man responsible for creating Motown, brought a new level of respect to rock and roll with polished, sharp performers (essentially black artists). He also prided himself on his ability to locate talent, shape his artists and send them out as superstars. Motown went on to become one of the most influential forces socially and musically in America, sustaining multiple songs on the charts at a single time, before the company relocated to Los Angeles in June 1972.
The western swing style is a blend of jazz and country music where improvisation over a predetermined group of chords, tempo and rhythm allows for western swing songs to evolve uniquely in every performance. In this example of the "San Antonio Rose" these influences are clearly heard, but an older style of "calling" from country dances is is also present. "Calling" means that a member of the band speaks directions, or lyrics (often sounding like a conversation) during parts of the song in addition to singing.
"San Antonio Rose" is predominantly SUNG, but includes some CALLED (spoken) elements
Chapter 16 Soul and FUNK
"Soul" refers to a style of music that evolved as an expression of the need for social change in America (particularly in the South), which came to a critical point in the late 1950s and early 1960s. This era brought hundreds of years of civil inequality, Jim Crow laws and racial prejudice to the breaking point through a variety of events, written actions to the government, and rallies, protests, and riots for human rights. Many Americans made a stand for the desegregation of schools, restaurants, public transport, drinking fountains and other amenities. Soul music supported and expressed people's needs by voicing these concerns, uniting the population and often maintaining peace when things reached the boiling point.
Place the following Sly and the Family Stone hits in order of their release.
1) Dance to the MusicRationale: 1 2) Stand!Rationale: 2 3) I Want to Take You HigherRationale: 3 4) Family AffairRationale: 4 5) If You Want Me to StayRationale: 5
Place the following five Grammy award winning albums by John Lee Hooker in chronological order...
1) The Healer 2) Mr. Lucky 3) Boom, Boom 4) Chill Out 5) Don't Look Back
James Brown began his singing career in the Gospel tradition and early soul music. In the song "Please, Please, Please" Brown sings the lyrics "Please" many many times, but what is the largest grouping of the lyric in a row that he uses
10
The song "Viva Las Vegas" was used in the 1963 film of the same name where Elvis starred as a race car driver alongside Ann Margaret. It is a fast paced song with a lively Latin style accompaniment that was designed to liven up the movie. This song was used in the famous dance scene in the movie and is considered to be the most successful of Elvis' 31 films. Las Vegas is the dominant theme of the song, but, in this version, how many times does Elvis sing the line "Viva Las Vegas?"
10
Hank Williams had how many #1 hits during his career?
11
Hank Williams had how many #1 hits during his career? Please answer numerically (i.e" 1, 7, 17, 21 etc.)
11
User Answer Correct The standard blues form has how many bars?
12
Blind Willie McTell was an accomplished giutarist. However, his guitar of choice had how many strings?
12 strings
How many times did the DC5 appear on the Ed Sullivan show?
13 times
User Answer Correct How many times did the DC5 appear on the Ed Sullivan show?
13 times
According to the course text, at what age did Marianne Faithful become a star overnight with the song "As Tears Go By"?
17
User Answer Correct Bob Dylan was born in the year...?
1941
Little Richard signed with the Specialty Record Label in what year?
1955
User Answer Correct In which year did Rosa Parks initiate a part of the civil rights movement by sitting in the front of a bus?
1955
In what year did Jerry Lee Lewis' song, "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" simultaneously top the Country, R&B, and Pop charts?
1956
User Answer Correct Elvis signed a 7 year movie deal with Paramount Pictures and began filming his first feature, Love Me Tender in what year?
1956
User Answer Correct Which year would we consider to the most important and pivotal year in Elvis' career rock 'n' roll career?
1956
In what year did Jerry Lee Lewis' song, "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" simultaneously top the Country, R&B, and Pop charts?
1957
User Answer Correct In what year did Jerry Lee Lewis' song, "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" simultaneously top the Country, R&B, and Pop charts?
1957
User Answer Correct 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
In what year did the Beatles first perform in Hamburg?
1960
The Beatles toured several times to Hamburg before becoming famous. In what year did they first perform in Hamburg?
1960
In what year did Peter, Paul and Mary make their debut at Greewich Village's The Bitter End?
1961
User Answer Correct In what year did Peter, Paul and Mary make their debut at Greewich Village's The Bitter End?
1961
User Answer Correct What year was Elvis' last live performance before his Come Back special in 1968?
1961
What year was Elvis' last live performance before his Come Back special in 1968?
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
In what year did Wilson Picket sign a deal with Atlantic Records?
1964
The Who formed in what year?
1964
User Answer Correct In which year was the Civil Rights activist Martin Luther King assassinated?
1968
Pete Townshend's famous rock opera, Tommy, was written for The Who in what year?
1969
Black Sabbath's first official album "Black Sabbath" was released in...
1970
User Answer Correct What year did The Beatles officially break up as a band?
1970
User Answer Correct What year was the Grateful Dead album American Beauty released? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
1970
What year did The Beatles officially break up as a band?
1970
What year was the Grateful Dead album American Beauty released?
1970
The Australian hard rock band AC/DC formed in:
1973
Most fans are aware that Alice Cooper's real name is Vincent Furnier, and, that Alice Cooper was actually the name of the band where he was the lead singer. When that band broke up, Furnier legally changed his name to Alice Cooper to help propel his solo career. In what year did Alice Cooper legally assume that name as his own?
1975
User Answer Correct In what decade did Neo-Folk music gain popularity?
1980s
The third generation of Heavy Metal bands formed between what years?
1981-1983
User Answer Correct The "third generation" of Heavy Metal bands formed between what years? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
1981-1983
Michael Jackson introduced his "moonwalk" dance move at the Motown 25th anniversary concert, which took place in what year?
1983
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
User Answer Correct In what year was Woody Guthrie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
1988
The Yardbirds became popular for the great guitarists that went through the band (Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page) and later became the vehicle for forming Led Zeppelin. This song makes use of tempo (speed) changes to add interest. How many tempo changes are there in the song "For Your Love"? (Only count changes after the opening tempo)
2
User Answer Correct David Bowie retired himself (albeit temporarily) from the entertainment industry after suffering a heart attack in what year? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
2003
User Answer Correct Before he was shot in a Los Angeles hotel in 1964, how many top 40 hits did Sam Cooke have make the charts?
29
"Tutti Frutti" was the first big rock 'n' roll hit for Little Richard and carries many traits of his exciting upbeat music and introduced his famous gospel "Whooooo" vocal effect. "Tutti Frutti" was also originally a racy saloon style boogie woogie song that Little Richard performed with his band the Upsetters. The original chorus began with "tutti frutti, good booty" and went downhill from there! Obviously, the lyrics were cleaned up for the recording we know today. In this version of "Tutti Frutti" how many times does Little Richard sing a complete chorus ending in "A Wop-bop-a-loo-bop a wop-bam-boom" before the saxophone solo begins?
3
ion 13:User Answer Correct In the famous Led Zeppelin song "Black Dog" the band actually begins the song with a traditional Chicago blues concept of a vocal line followed by a band riff/motive to bring more clarity to both the vocalist and to the band. Granted, Led Zeppelin's version of this idea is very complex, but it is also very obvious.After the short guitar (helicopter effect) fade in to the song, how many times does the band play the following format, "solo vocals then band riff", before going into a different musical section?
3
on 3:User Answer Correct In the Punk classic "I Wanna Be Your Dog," Iggy Pop sings about how he wants to be used sexually by a woman. Songs like this helped establish Iggy as a Punk icon known for unpredictable and outrageous behavior. Having heard a great deal of guitar based music this semester, determine how many chords are in the repetitive pattern for the chorus and most of the verse of The Stooges's "I Wanna Be Your Dog?"
3
User Answer Correct As one of the most prolific recording artists in rock 'n' roll. Prince released a staggering how many studio albums? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
39
How many times did the Beatles as a band tour the United States?
4
Louis Jordan had how many number consecutive 1 hit songs between 1946-1947?
5
"Dancin' Fool" by Frank Zappa was released in 1979 on the album Sheik Yerbouti. It was the first of two singles released from the album that features both the musical genius of Zappa along with his sense of humor and weirdness! The lyrics are mostly comdeic and make use of percussive special effects to reinforce the humor. In short bursts, Zappa uses the xylophone (a bright, crisp, pitched-wood percussion instrument) that was common in vaudeville days for novelty effect in "Dancin' Fool." How many times do short bursts of xylophone occur in "Dancin' Fool?"
6
The 2nd #1 hit for the Doors was "Hello, I Love You." This is probably the most commercial sounding song that the Doors had success on the charts with. It is also lyrically a departure from the obscure and surreal lyrics that lead singer Jim Morrison usually penned for the band. Jim Morrison, known as Mr Mojo Risin - an anagram of his name, considered himself a Post-Beat Poet with direct influence from the 1950s Beats and William Blake and Aldous Huxley among others. At the end of the song "Hello," how many times does Jim Morrison sing the lyric "hello"? (Don't count the backing vocalists!)
7
User Answer Correct How many Grammy Awards did Prince win for his music?
7
15:User Answer Correct The Killers - Brandon Flowers (vocals/keyboards), David Keuning (guitar), Mark Stoermer (bass), Ronnie Vannucci (drums)Few bands in the early 2000s rose so quickly to the forefront of pop music as the Killers. With a mix of '80s-styled synth pop and fashionista charm, the band's street-smart debut, Hot Fuss, became one of 2004's biggest releases, spawning four singles, "Somebody Told Me," "Mr. Brightside," "Smile Like You Mean It," and "All These Things That I've Done," and catapulting the group into the international spotlight. Hot Fuss earned the Killers five Grammy nominations and sold over five million copies. Their second album Sam's Town, deemphasized the group's new wave sensibilities in favor of something more akin to the heartland rock of Bruce Springsteen and Rattle and Hum-era U2. The highly anticipated release of Sam's Town in early October 2006 brought sales of over 700,000 copies worldwide during its first week, and spawned three U.S. singles "When You were Young," "Bones" and "For Reasons Unknown" gaining the Killers two more Grammy nominations. Sawdust, a collection of B-sides, rarities, and remixes, followed one year later, serving as a stopgap recording between the band's proper studio albums. The Killers then returned in 2008 with Day & Age, which eschewed the Americana tangents of Sam's Town in favor of pop pastiches and sleek, oddball dance-rock. The band's return to the dance floor style and the Top 40 single "Human" helped the Killers continue their commercial streak. A lengthy tour carried the band into 2009, which also saw the release of the concert album Live from the Royal Albert Hall. Solo work comprised many of the next few years, including Brandon Flowers' Flamingo, Ronnie Vannucci's Big Talk, and Mark Stoermer's Another Life. After reconvening in early 2011, the band got to work on its fourth studio album, enlisting a small army of notable producers, including Daniel Lanois, Steve Lillywhite, Damian Taylor, Stuart Price, and Brendan O'Brien. The resulting Battle Born was released in September, 2012. In early 2013, the band announced that they would be releasing their first greatest-hits collection later that year. Entitled Direct Hits, the November release featured two newly recorded songs, "Shot at Night" and "Just Another Girl," which were produced by M83 and Stuart Price, respectively. - Source: Andrew Leahey, The All Music Guide.The Killer's song "When You Were Young" begins with an open guitar chord and four bars of driving rock 'n' roll before the famous two-part hook (theme) enters. The two-part hook is made up of a short catchy guitar, or keyboard lick that is answered immediately with an almost identical lick making up the "two-part hook." How many times is this two-part hook played in "When You Were Young" (slight variations of the "hook" should be counted)?
8
The Big Bopper was a famous rock singer and disc jockey that died in the same plane crash as Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holly in 1959. His song "Chantilly Lace" (originally titled "That's What I Like") was a fun upbeat song that became one of the most played songs of 1958 and earned him a reputation of being exciting, energetic and just wanting to have a good time. The song is a little whacky and begins with a phone call and teh Big Bopper stating: "Hello baby, yeah, this is the Big Bopper speakin'." In this version of "Chantilly Lace" what time does the Big Bopper say that he is going to pick up his date?
8pm
Question 14:User Answer Correct Based on Bob Dylan's song "Blowing in the Wind", which Sam Cooke song became an anthem for the Civil Rights movement?
A Change is Gonna Come
The song "A Day in the Life" was originally two separate songs (the first part John Lennon's and the second Paul McCartney's) that the Beatles merged with an interesting transition. How do they make the transition from the first part of the song to the second?
A cacophony of noise and sound
ion 13:User Answer Correct U2 - Paul Hewson, aka Bono (vocals), The Edge, aka David Evans (guitar), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums).U2 is an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 1977. Having signed to Island Records, their first song to become widely known was Gloria (1981; from the album October), after which their studio albums War (1983; including the hit Sunday Bloody Sunday), The Unforgettable Fire (1984), The Joshua Tree (1987), Rattle and Hum (1988; which also contained live recordings), Achtung Baby (1991) and Zooropa (1993) reached number one in the UK or US charts, and in some cases both. As a result they, together with REM, had become the world's best-known stadium-rock attractions by the early 1990s. This position was already assured when U2 were one of the highlights of the Live Aid concert in 1985. - Source: Catherine Soanes and Angus Stevenson, Oxford Music Online.com "Sunday Bloody Sunday" is from U2's 1983 album War. Which element below is NOT true of the song?
A fife (a small, high-pitched, flute) accompanies the snare drum solo just as it would have in the American Civil War
"Walk The Line" is one of the most famous songs Johnny Cash ever wrote and performed. It hit many fans as a strong musical piece that spoke of Cash's values and lifestyle. Luther Perkins' accompanying electric guitar had a unique sound and defining quality in Johnny Cash's early music. Rumor has it that he would take a dollar bill and weave it in and out of the strings just above the sound hole to add rhythm. As you listen to "Walk the Line," which of the following descriptions would best describe Luther's sound?
A freight train effect using short, dry, rhythmic notes
"Da Do Ron Ron" by the Crystals was the first song that put Phil Spector on the map as a serious producer with his wall of sound concept. Using a huge instrumentation (multiples of each instrument) he would run the song over and over doing 40+ takes until everything was exactly where he wanted it. The resulting product was a recording that he could shape into a masterpiece. One of the classic elements of the wall of sound is the presence of this frequency in the music
A full bass sound with very few high sounds
User Answer Correct "Jennie Lee" was Jan and Dean's first top 10 hit. This song tells the story of...?
A local burlesque dancer
1957's "Love Me Tender" was the first hit song for Elvis featured in a motion picture. The movie was originally titled The Reno Brothers, but the massive one million pre-orders for the title song (Love Me Tender) inspired the change of the film title to match the song! This was Elvis' first professional acting role (even if his character was killed off at the end!) and the first of 31 feature films. This style of "Love Me Tender" would be considered...
A love ballad
"Baba O'Riley" is considered the first rock song to use synthesizers and was written in honor of Meher Baba, Pete Townsend's spiritual guru, and Terry Riley, an experimental musician (known for his simple repetitive style). How are these influences represented in the song?
A synthesizer producing a complex repeated rhythm throughout the song
The first Rolling Stones album to feature all Jagger/Richards compositions was __________?
Aftermath
User Answer Correct In which formats was Magical Mystery Tour originally released? As a single, an EP, an album, or a combination?
Album and EP
estion 10:User Answer Correct The song "Breaking the Law," with its extremely simple main riff and chorus, was released as a single from the British Steel album, and was one of Judas Priest's big breakthrough songs. It is now considered one of the most famous Hard Rock/Heavy Metal songs ever. The lyrics tell of someone who gets tired of everything that comes with an ordinary life - that life has become boring. This leads the person to take a chance and start breaking the law. As you listen to this version of Judas Priest's "Breaking the Law" what special effects are used?
All of the Above
Carl Perkin's "Blue Suede Shoes" was the first song recorded at the Sun studio to sell over a million copies and was the first song to hit the US Pop, Country, and R&B charts simultaneously. The simple idea in the beginning based on a nursery rhyme "One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready and four to go" helped connect the song to listeners. What other musical attribute(s) does it contain that made it so popular in the mid 1950s?
All of the above
User Answer Correct The Billboard "Hot 100" charting sustem, released in 1958, replaced which of the following outdated mesaures of a song's success?
All of the above
Which of the following Grateful Dead albums was released in 1970?
American Beauty
The first Sex Pistols hit only reached #38 on the charts. What was the song?
Anarchy in the UK
n 10:User Answer Correct The Mistfits are the band that brings the sub-genre of horror punk into vogue. The name of the band came from the 1961 movie The Mistfits with Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe who was Glenn Danzig's obsession and also the motivation for several Misfits songs. Their iconic skull image that has become the bands logo was taken from a 1946 film The Crimson Ghost. In the lyrics of "Who Killed Marilyn" the Misfits give several causes for Marilyn's death, but they claim all of them...?
Are made to look like suicide
Otis Redding's song "Respect" was covered by:
Aretha Franklin
stion 3:User Answer Correct Rocket Man released in 1972 by Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Space exploration was big in 1972; the song came out around the time of the Apollo 16 mission, which sent men to the moon for the fifth time.The inspiration for Bernie Taupin's lyrics, however, was the short story The Rocket Man, written by Ray Bradbury. The sci-fi author's tale is told from the perspective of a child, whose astronaut father has mixed feelings at leaving his family in order to do his job. It was published as part of his anthology The Illustrated Man in 1951. The Elton John song "Rocket Man" was produced by Gus Dudgeon, who worked with David Bowie on his 1969 song "Space Oddity." Both songs have similar subject matter, and lots of people accused Elton of ripping off Bowie, something both Elton and Bernie Taupin deny. Many artists make use of a "break down" section, which allows a song to be stripped back essentially after the whole band is playing to have more intensity when building to a climactic section of the song. In "Rocket Man," identify where this breakdown begins.
Around the 1 minute 50 second (1:50) mark
ion 8:User Answer Correct It is said that Johnny Ramone stole Joey Ramone's girlfriend and Joey wrote the song "The KKK Took My Baby Away" about the experience, and in retaliation. Because Johnny was conservative Joey compared him to the KKK and even suggested that he carried a KKK membership. When his "baby" first went away where did she go?
Away on holiday
Come Together was originally a political campaign song given to Timothy Leary, who in 1969 had decided to run as governor of California against Ronald Reagan, the future US president. Musically, John Lennon reached the peak of his "nonsense" lyrics where the listener could create any scene they wished as they listened. In between the choruses of "Come Together" (come together, right now, over me), which instruments are featured?
Bass and Drums
Which of the following songs did Gene Vincent record?
Be Bop A Lula
Listen to the mid 1980s hit song "Take Me Home Tonight" by Eddie Money and identify which of the following Phil Spector produced record that you have already heard in today's listening as a counterpoint in the background?
Be My Baby
User Answer Correct 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
User Answer Correct The "Nashville Sound" became most prominent (the center) for recording Country Music in what range of years?
Between 1956 and 1964
Who was the artist that became an influence on 1950's rock 'n' roll artists after he introduced a heavy backbeat?
Big Joe Turner
What is the title of Alice Cooper's first #1 charting album (in the USA and UK)?
Billion Dollar Babies
Elvis' first #1 National hit song, and first million selling record, was "Heartbreak Hotel." Although the lyrics originally came from a newspaper story about a young mans suicide, this was a song that teens all over the world related to and created their own story to go with the lyrics. In this version...what color is the "desk clerk" wearing?
Black
The song "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley became a national hit because of what movie?
Blackboard Jungle
User Answer Correct The song "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley became a national hit because of what movie?
Blackboard Jungle
User Answer Correct The song "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley became a national hit because of what movie? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Blackboard Jungle
In which 2007 film was the music of Blind Lemon Jefferson featured ?
Blake Snake Moan
User Answer Correct 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? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s): Blew up his drums with gunpowder
Blew up his drums with gunpowder
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
User Answer Correct In 1975, what album did Bob Dylan release that was based on his breakup and divorce from his wife Sara Lounds?
Blood on the Tracks
Which of the following are Jeff Beck albums?
Blow by Blow Truth Beck-ology Beck-Ola
What hit song did Carl Perkins write and record in December of 1955?
Blue Suede Shoes
Piece of My Heart" is a song that is most recognizable as a hit for Janis Joplin and her 1967 backing band Big Brother and the Holding Company. However, the song was originally recorded by Aretha Franklin's younger sister Erma. Erma's version made the R&B charts in early 1967, but didn't stay long. Her version was revived in 1992 in the UK for a Levi's commercial with most people thinking it was a nice retro version of Janis Joplin's song! Janis Joplin's voice in this version of "Piece of My Heart" really captures her unique singing style. as you listen to the quality of Janis' voice, which other genre that we have studied would her voice be well suited?
Blues
User Answer Correct Jethro Tull was a British band that would be best classified as what type of ensemble? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s): Blues band
Blues band
ion 6:User Answer Correct "Blank Generation" by Richard Hell is one of the ten defining songs of early punk music in New York. The song and character (Richard Hell) were so influential he was used as the poster child and model for Malcolm Mclaren when he created the Sex Pistols. In "Blank Generation" there is a section in the music called the "bridge," which is used to bridge sections of the song (i.e: verse to chorus, or verse to solo, or chorus to solo etc,). In this song the bridge is very clear with a feel change and a vocal "ooo." The bridge in "Blank Generation" is most characteristic of which genre?
Blues/Jazz with Doo Wop
The dominant drum groove in the song "Hey Pocky Away" by the Meters is known as a street beat from New Orleans (which is where The Meters are from). The street beat comes from the marching bands that were used in funeral processions in New Orleans from the 1880s to the 1920s. These processions were usually lively and a celebration of a persons life so the drums and other instruments were very important. What type of beat that you have already experienced in this class does this street beat drum groove resemble?
Bo Diddley Beat
User Answer Correct Robert Allen Zimmerman is more commonly known by his stage name...?
Bob Dylan
The Beatles manager who choreographed the band's rise to international success was?
Brian Epstein
Which Rolling Stones member brought instruments such as the sitar and marimba into the bands lineup?
Brian Jones
The Peter and Gordon song "A World Without Love" was actually a gift from Paul McCartney (he was dating Peter's sister Jane Asher) written under a pseudonym (Bernard Webb) to see if his Beatle style songs would still make the charts without his name attached. With the following three types of music coming out of England at this time, which category does this song fit?
British Pop (in the 1960s, a light easy listening music)
ion 7:User Answer Correct Bruce Springsteen (vocals and guitar)Bruce Springsteen was born September 23, 1949. Coming from humble roots, Springsteen was known as the blue-collar musician. Springsteen has released 18 albums to date, most of which included many chart topping hits. Among these albums, the most substantial is arguably Born to Run. This album was released in 1975, and included two breakaway hits. These two tracks were entitles "Born to Run" and "Tenth Avenue Freeze-out". In this album, a clear influence from artists such as Bob Dylan, and Chuck Berry can be heard. "Born to Run" has been ranked at #21 in Rolling Stone magazine's top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. During this time, Springsteen finalized his backup group and called them The E Street Band. With this new settled group, Springsteen found more stability to his writing. This allowed him to explore new sounds, and textures that would remain consistent throughout his performances. Springsteen became a voice for the working class, and never forgot where he came from. As a native of the Jersey Shore, Springsteen felt a strong connection to the local music scene and still frequents the local bars and clubs he played as a young artist."Born to Run" is unlike most of Bruce Springsteen's other songs due mostly to the lyrical content he uses. Why is it different?
Bruce Springsteen is singing about his love for a woman
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
User Answer Correct 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
User Answer Correct 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
The Chicago style of blues inspired musicians all over the world to start playing the blues, but especially English bands in the 1960s. Some bands even named themselves after the Chicago blues artists, or the songs that they wrote. The song "Rollin' Stone Blues" is a Muddy Waters song that inspired the name of British rock band The Rolling Stones. Again, the characteristic electric guitar dominates the song. In verse one, Muddy sings if he were a type of fish, he would be a:
Catfish
User Answer Correct In the song "Revolution" there is a great bluesy rock 'n' roll feel and huge distorted guitar sound, but the lyrics tell us that "we all want to?"
Change the world
User Answer Correct "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
User Answer Correct "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... Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Chubby Checker and Dick Clark
According to the course test, who do we consider to be the fathers of rock 'n' roll?
Chuck Berry Little Richard
For all of his perceived weirdness and "out there" music, Frank Zappa never took drugs, or drank alcohol. According to your book, what were his two biggest vices?
Cigarettes and coffee
Most power trios and heavy metal bands of the 1960s would toady to be classified as...
Classic Rock
User Answer Correct Most Power Trios and Heavy Metal bands of the 1960s would toady be classified as...? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Classic Rock
User Answer Correct The following were all famous Tin Pan Alley songwriting partners except for...
Coaster and Platter
User Answer Correct Elvis' manager from mid-1955 through the end of his career was Andreas van Kuijk. By what name did Andreas become known to the music industry?
Col. Tom Parker
Which record company sold Aretha Franklin's contract to Atlantic Records in 1966?
Columbia records
What was the first charting single for the Rolling Stones?
Come On
John Lennon borrowed a line from Chuck Berry's "You Can't Catch Me" for his song...?
Come Together
User Answer Correct John Lennon borrowed a line from Chuck Berry's "You Can't Catch Me" for his song...?
Come Together
Peter Noone, the lead singer for Herman's Hermits, was a child star on which British television show?
Coronation Street
Identify the characters that each Beatle represented on the album cover for Abbey Road (Paul)
Corpse
The Beatles often started their songs with the chorus so that their fans would remember and identify the songs right away as in the example "A Hard Days Night." "A Hard Days Night" was the Beatles first feature film and it was so popular that a wave of bands producing films was born from this venture. In the verses of "A Hard Days Night" identify the classic percussion instrument that is featured (clue: the only prescription is more...)
Cowbell
User Answer Correct Which band do we generally consider as the first real Power Trio?
Cream
Graham Nash left the Hollies in 1968 to be a founding member of the group...
Crosby, Stills and Nash
Which Sly and the Family Stone hit was released first?
Dance to the Music
User Answer Correct Identitfy the original members of the Beach Boys.
Dennis Wilson Mike Love Al Jardine Brian Wilson Carl Wilson
Berry Gordy founded Motown in 1959 in what American City?
Detroit
User Answer Correct Which Surf Music icon wrote the Grammy-nominated song "Misirlou"?
Dick Dale
Which Surf Music icon wrote the Grammy-nominated song "Misirlou"?
Dick Dale
Aldon Music (a publishing company) was formed by Al Nevins and who in 1958?
Don Kirschner
Doo Wop, Tin Pan Alley, Aldon Music and Phil Spector
Doo-wop is an unaccompanied style of close-harmony singing by groups of usually four or five members that developed in the late 1940s and thrived in the early 1950s. The term "doo-wop" itself derives from the ad-lib syllables used while singing the harmony parts. The origins of doo-wop are traceable to nineteenth-century barbershop singing and to the music of such flagship groups as the Ink Spots in the 1930s and the Orioles in the late 1940s.
The first family of country music, the Carter Family, was the first country group to significantly use harmonization (in the voices) and to record religious themes in their music. In the song "Can The Circle Be Unbroken" identify... What the song is about?
Dying and going to heaven
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida was originally supposed to be titled "In The Garden of ________"?
Eden
User Answer Correct Many of the Rolling Stones' songs begin with an instrumental riff that quickly becomes the melody. What instrument is used to kick off the song "Start Me Up"?
Electric Guitar
Two blues guitar greats, Eric Clapton and B. B. King, joined forces on the albumDeuces Wild to perform the song "Rock Me Baby" as a duet. B.B. King is known for his deep full voice where Eric Clapton chooses a thinner tone and less forceful approach to his vocals. B. B. King uses a full warm guitar solo sound and Clapton employs more of a treble (thinner and almost nasal sounding) quality in his guitar solos. With these clues in mind, match the statements below to the correct answer.
Eric Clapton : Sings the second verse of "Rock Me Baby?" B.B. King : Sings the first verse of "Rock Me Baby?" Who takes the first solo? : B.B. King Who takes the second solo? : Eric Clapton
Identify the dates that the following guitarists were featured with the Yardbirds.
Eric Clapton:1963 to 1965 Jimmy Page:1966 to 1968 Jeff Beck:1965 to 1966
William S. Burroughs' novel Naked Lunch is a dark, wild ride through the terror of heroin addiction and withdrawal, filled with paranoia, erotica and drug-fueled hallucinations. The shocking reality of Naked Lunch caused a furor when excerpts were published in the University of Chicago's literary magazine in 1958. A Paris pornographer took note and published Naked Lunch in France the following year. Then in 1962, Grove Press issued the first American edition. A year later, a Boston bookstore owner was arrested for selling it. In this excerpt from Naked Lunch the character "Dr. Tetrazzini" has his operation potentially foiled by a(n):
Espontáneo
: User Answer Correct Dick Clark was considered to be the scapegoat DJ in the payola investigation?
FALSE
Bob Dylan's song "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" was written for the movie Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (which Dylan had a role as "Alias"). This song is very simple in structure with only two verses and a chorus (repeated). Is Dylan performing solo with NO backing vocalists?
FALSE
Did Elvis Presley embark on any international tours after moving to RCA in 1955?
FALSE
John Lennon's song "Working Class Hero" is a protest song influenced by his friendship with Bob Dylan and his own roots in Liverpool. The song was also covered more recently by Green Day. As you listen to the lyrics, determine if John is telling us that people should be ashamed to be part of the working class? (Yes = True, No = False)
FALSE
The song "Java Jive" is one of the earliest examples of recorded Doo Wop music (a style all about the vocals!). It is performed here by the Ink Spots who were popular through the 1930s and 1940s. However, in this song is the emphasis on the instruments and NOT the vocals? (True = yes, False = no)
FALSE
User Answer Correct Big Bill Broonzy never played with a band? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
FALSE
User Answer Correct Big Bill Broonzy wrote and recorded Cross Road Blues and Sweet Home Chicago?
FALSE
User Answer Correct Bob Dylan was class president in his freshman year at the University of Minnesota?
FALSE
User Answer Correct Brian Epstein, the Beatles manager, died in 1967 from an unexpected heart attack?
FALSE
User Answer Correct Chubby Checker received his stage name from Dick Clark's brother because he beat him in checkers?
FALSE
User Answer Correct Chuck Berry's song "Johnny B. Goode" was a dedication to his mentor Muddy Waters?
FALSE
User Answer Correct Country Music is a more significant influence on the development of Rock and Roll than Blues Music? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
FALSE
User Answer Correct Mike Love is considered to be the Beach Boys main songwriter?
FALSE
User Answer Correct Most Ramones fans prefer the bands later albums that have a cleaner more refined sound? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
FALSE
User Answer Correct The Beatles have earned 7 Grammy Awards?
FALSE
User Answer Correct The Beatles have earned 7 Grammy Awards? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
FALSE
User Answer Correct The first album Brian Johnson recorded with ACDC was Highway to Hell?
FALSE
User Answer Correct The melody to Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" is from a big band tune of the 1930s?
FALSE
User Answer Incorrect Desperate for a break in his music career, Elvis volunteered to join the US Army in 1957.
FALSE
n 9:User Answer Correct The song "Rock n Roll High School" was written for the 1979 musical comedy film of the same name and is about the Ramones' number one fan trying to get her song played by them. True, or false... the song starts with a tom-tom groove on the drums, which never returns through the rest of the song.
FALSE
tion 10:User Answer Correct Nirvana - Kurt Cobain (vocals and guitar), Krist Novoselic (vocals and bass), Dave Grohl (drums)Nirvana was formed in Aberdeen, Washington and has had the same members since 1990. They released three albums in their career all of which received some level of success and acclaim. A clear influence of Pixies, Sonic Youth, and The Velvet Underground can be heard in Nirvana's sound. Nirvana's first album Bleach was released in 1989, and was said to have been greatly influenced by their record label. This album has a raw, and thin sound and was recorded for under 600 dollars. Through touring, and constant promotion this album became a marginal success for the band. In the Fall of 1992 Nirvana released Nevermind, which is considered the apex of their career. Due to chart topping hits such as "Smells Like Teen Spirit" this album went platinum ten times. However, due to the nature of success "Smells Like Teen Spirit" received the band considered this track to be more closely related to pop music of the time rather than grunge. Nevermind is much more refined than it's predecessor and blended catchy lyrics with their signature style. By blending grunge with pop Nirvana helped move grunge and alternative rock into the mainstream. In 1993 Nirvana released In Utero, but a large amount of controversy started surrounding the band. Kurt Cobain's drug abuse, and mental instability led to a heroine overdose and a suicide attempt. This would be the first of many events leading up to Nirvana's demise. As a result of the controversy however, Nirvana received a lot of attention for In Utero. The strong polished production of this album attracted new audiences, and sold more than 4 million copies. More drug overdoses, suicide attempts, and substance abuse issues followed the release of In Utero until Kurt Cobain was found dead in his home. Much like his life however, controversy followed the circumstances of his death. Source: Stephen Thomas Erlewine, The All Music GuideNirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was the break away hit for the album Nevermind. True (yes) or False (no): As you listen to "Smells Like Teen Spirit," read the description above and determine whether the members of Nirvana would consider this song to be the epitome of the grunge style?
FALSE
Jimi Hendrix described his guitar playing as "earth and space." Earth was when he was sober and space when he played under the influence of acid.
False
Marty Balin was added to the line-up of Jefferson Airplane in 1968.
False
Marvin Gaye's famous song "Heard it Through the Grapevine" was a hit for Junior Walker and the All Stars in 196 before Marvin topped the charts with it in 1968.
False
Marvin Gaye's famous song "Heard it Through the Grapevine" was a hit for Junior Walker and the All Stars in 1966 before Marvin topped the charts with it in 1968.
False
Most Ramones fans prefer the bands later albums that have a cleaner more refined sound?
False
Skiffle music is the British equivalent of doo-wop
False
The Doors only used a bass player when they performed live.
False
The Grateful Dead were known for encouraging the use of acid at their concerts. Laer, Jerry Garcia felt strongly that this was always the right decision?
False
The Motown Detroit studios were closed in 1968 when Berry Gordy moved to L.A.
False
The Motown Detroit studios were closed in 1968 when Berry Gordy moved to LA
False
The Zombies were generally considered less sophisticated musically than most other British Invasion bands.
False
The last album recorded by the Beatles was Let It Be?
False
User Answer Correct Jefferson Airplane did not use a bass player when playing live? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
False
ollowing the breakup of Cream, Eric Clapton did NOT perform in another band with Ginger Baker.
False
Wilson Picket recorded nearly all of his big hits in a short period of time at what Southern recording studios?
Fame and Stax
The Fab Four's first USA appearance was on "The Ed Sullivan Show" on what date?
February 6, 1964
Bill Haley is one of the most important early Rock 'n' Roll stars to make a successful transition from country music to rock. Even though we consider the first real Rock song to be Ike Turner & Jackie Brenston's "Rocket 88" (which Haley covered in 1951!), it was Bill Haley with "Rock Around The Clock" that had the first #1 hit on the pop charts. "Rock Around The Clock" first made the charts in mid-1954, but fell short at #56. It then reached the top of the charts after it was used in the 1954 movie Blackboard Jungle which propelled the song to #1 in July 1955. Haley re-recorded "Rock Around The Clock" in 1973 and it was used until 1976 as the opening credits for the TV show Happy Days. As you listen to this iconic song you will notice the prevalent use of "stop time", but what is the last clock hour that Bill Haley sings before the first solo?
Four o'clock
Question 3:User Answer Correct The song "Foxey Lady" demonstrates Hendrix's ability to play with a very heavy aggressive style while still making the song sensual and sometimes even erotic. Pete Townshend of the Who once complained that Hendrix had taken his guitar smashing routine and turned it into an erotic ritual (which he could never do), which made Hendrix not only amazing as a guitarist, but added sex appeal to his music and persona. Hendrix adds lyrics under his guitar solo to reinforce this sex appeal (keeping the guys and the girls attention!). What lyric does he repeat under the solo?
Foxey
The Motor City Five's (MC5) sound was quickly defined as a loud, fast style of R&B mixed with?
Free Jazz
User Answer Correct 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
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
User Answer Correct 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 song "Grapevine" has hit the Billboard R&B charts significantly three times with three different artists: Gladys Knight & The Pips (1967), Marvin Gaye (1968), and electro-funk musician Roger (Troutman)(1981). In comparing and contrasting Marvin Gaye's #1 hit version of "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" with Gladys Knight's version, what could one say is different between the two?
Gladys Knight's version is more rhythmically driven and upbeat
Motown encompasses three record labels, Tamla, Motown, and:
Gordy
User Answer Correct Another example of early Doo Wop music is with the song "Crying in the Chapel" by the Orioles who were important to the development of Doo Wop in the 1940s and 1950s. The influence on this song, and Doo Wop style in general, has strong roots in which type of music?
Gospel Music
The roots of Soul music come directly from...
Gospel and Doo-woop
In 2001, Joni Mitchell was awarded the...?
Grammy Lifetime Acheivement Award
User Answer Correct Alice Cooper was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2004 from which university?
Grand Canyon
User Answer Correct Dick Dale's guitar playing is said to be heailly influenced by the music of...? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s): )
Greece (country
Dick Dale's guitar playing is said to be heailly influenced by the music of...?
Greece (country)
User Answer Correct Dick Dale's guitar playing is said to be heailly influenced by the music of...?
Greece (country)
The Beats were a:
Group of writers
Bob Dylan's "Song to Woody" is a tribute to Woody Guthrie who helped Dylan make his mark in the folk scene. What is the instrument that Dylan uses to accompany his voice?
Guitar
Bob Dylan's "Things have Changed" was released in 2000 as a single, but it was also the theme song for the movie The Wonder Boys that starred Robert Downey Jnr, Katie Holmes, Michael Douglas, and Tobey Maguire among others. These actors also feature in the video clip of the song! The movie didn't do well at the box office, but the song won Dylan an Academy award for best original song. Listen to the background music and sounds. What instrument is featured in the breaks from each chorus and the next verse throughout "Things have Changed" song?
Guitar
Here is the 1957 Leiber and Stoller song that Elvis made so famous in Jailhouse Rock with his performance and elaborate dance number. In the chorus of the song, which instrument plays a boogie-woogie bass line?
Guitar
In the song "My Happiness," an 18 year old Elvis demonstrates certain qualities of the talent he will become later in his career. This was the first song Elvis recorded at the Sun studio and it was to be a gift for his mother. When he recorded this song, what instrument(s) did he use for accompaniment?
Guitar
Question 6:User Answer Correct The song "Respect" was written by Otis Redding, but made popular by "Lady Soul" Aretha Franklin. In this song you can hear the music revisit the sound of 1950s rock by featuring a saxophone solo, but, the song also looks forward to the future by using a wah wah effect on which instrument?
Guitar
The song "That'll Be The Day" by Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison (Buddy's drummer) was inspired after the pair saw the 1956 western film The Searchers starring John Wayne. Wayne's catchphrase "that'll be the day" stuck with them and became the foundation for the 1957 #1 hit. Buddy Holly was also noted for being a skilled guitarist and opens "That'll Be The Day" with a technically difficult lick. When we get to the solo in the song, what instrument is featured?
Guitar
Question 4:User Answer Correct Because of a distribution dispute, The Troggs' single "Wild Thing" was available on two competing labels. Because both pressings were taken from the identical master recording, Billboard combined the sales for both releases, making it the only single to simultaneously reach No. 1 for two companies. Listen to the Troggs song "Wild Thing," and identify which two instruments play rhythms in unison (together) in the opening chorus?
Guitar and drums
n 12:User Answer Correct Queen - Frederick Bulsara, aka Freddie Mercury (lead vocals), Brian May (guitar), John Deacon (bass), Roger Meddows-Taylor (drums).Queen was an English rock group formed in 1970. Their early work was in the glam rock mode but they soon developed a more individual style through Mercury's camp stage moves and witty lyrics. This was evident on Bohemian napster (1975), a six-minute song that was accompanied by a spectacular video which inaugurated the modern era of music video. Later hits included We are the champions (1977), which became a sports event anthem, the disco-inflected Another one bites the dust (1980), Under Pressure (1981), which featured guest vocals by David Bowie, and Radio Ga-Ga (1984). Their last album with Mercury, who died of AIDS-related illnesses, was Innuendo (1991) whose title referred to rumours of the singer's ill health. The group subsequently disbanded although Mercury, May and Taylor had already undertaken several solo recording projects such as Mercury's duets with Montserrat Caballé and Taylor's work with the group the Cross. - Source: Dave Laing, Grove Music Online "We Will Rock You" was one of Queen's most popular live performance songs. In addition to the driving rhythm featured by the drums (and audience) throughout the song, what other instruments are used?
Guitar only
Along with being a political activist, Woody Guthrie mastered what instruments?
Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle and Harmonica
User Answer Correct Along with being a political activist, Woody Guthrie mastered what instruments?
Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle and Harmonica
The Power Trio concept began in the mid 1960s to highlight the musical ability of the
Guitarist
User Answer Correct The Power Trio concept began in the mid 1960s to highlight the musical ability of the...?
Guitarist
What special sound effect that became quite popular in 1950s/1960s recording is featured in the song "Bareaking up is Hard to do"?
Hand Claps
User Answer Correct Which Quicksilver Messenger Service album featured a song based on variations of the Bo Diddley song "Who Do You Love?
Happy Trails
User Answer Correct Which Quicksilver Messenger Service album featured a song based on variations of the Bo Diddley song "Who Do You Love? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Happy Trails
User Answer Correct A wide variety of instruments are used in the Drifters song "Up On The Roof," but, which of the following instrument pairs is NOT heard in the song?
Harmonica and piano
Malcolm McLaren is partially responsible for the New York Dolls losing their record contract. Why?
He dressed the band in drag
Malcolm McLaren is possibly responsible for the New York Dolls losing their record contract. Why?
He dressed the band in drag
User Answer Correct Malcolm McLaren is partially responsible for the New York Dolls losing their record contract. Why?
He dressed the band in drag
If you determined that Jimmie Rodgers does indeed use Call and Response in the song "Blue yodel #1" / "T for Texas," how often does he use this device?
He uses Call and Response in all verses.
Match the following hit songs with the Girl Group who recorded and had charting success.
He's a Rebel:The Crystals Be My Baby:The Ronnettes (The Best Part of) Breaking Up:The Ronnettes Da Do Ron Ron:The Crystals Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow:The Shirelles I Met Him On a Sunday:The Shirelles
In 1956, Elvis recorded his first National hit song (for RCA). This song reached #1 on the charts and sold over a million copies? What was the song title?
Heartbreak Hotel
Stop! In The Name of Love was written by the Motown songwriting team Holland/Dozier/Holland. Lamont Dozier got the idea for the title after an argument with his girlfriend. In the heat of battle, he yelled, "Stop in the name of love." They both started laughing and Dozier knew a line that corny had to be a song title. This was the 4th song in a string of 5 consecutive #1 hits for the Supremes. In "Stop! In The Name of Love" Diana Ross sings about...
Her cheating boyfriend
Isaac Hayes was one of the great innovators of Disco soul/funk music and wrote many theme songs for TV and movies. In 1971, Hayes' song "Shaft" won a Grammy for Best Instrumental Arrangement and an Oscar for Best Original Score. The Oscar win made Hayes the first African-American to win an Academy Award in a composer category. Shaft was the theme for a 1971 movie of the same name, a 1973 TV series and Shaft 2000, a remake of the original movie starring Samuel Jackson. In the song "Shaft" you can hear the classic Isaac Hayes backing sound which involves which of the following percussive and melodic instrument combinations?
Hi-Hat and wah wah guitar
Jerry Lee Lewis had a whirlwind career that catapulted him quickly up to the top of the charts in 1957 as the first wild man of rock 'n' roll and down again even faster by mid-1958 when his marriage to 13-year-old second cousin Myra Gale Brown became public knowledge. His career did pick up again, but not until the 1970s. "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" did, however, sell six million copies and make Jerry Lee Lewis a super star. As you listen to this song, which statement best describes its character?
High energy song with suggestive lyrics and wild piano solo
ion 15:User Answer Correct Van Halen is considered by many to be one of the great party-bands of all time. Original singer David Lee Roth often provided comical, sexual driven antics in live performances. "Runnin' With The Devil" provides one of Roth's signature contributions to the band. What is it?
High, multi-phonic shrieks
James Brown has refined and matured his funk sound with the song "Papa Don't Take No Mess." He also begins to push his music into a new genre of music several years before it becomes popular. To what style of music could this song be a precursor?
Hip-Hop
tion 9:User Answer Correct Madonna (Louise Veronica Ciccone)Madonna was born in 1958 and become the first female pop star that had complete creative control of her music. Her sexuality was known to manipulate her audience through her videos and lyrics. Madonna initially dreamed of becoming a ballet dancer so she moved from her hometown Michigan to New York in 1977. There she met a new boyfriend who later decided to start a band. Madonna played drums in that band until they finally decided to make her the lead singer. Her career took off shortly after that when she met a new boyfriend who made her leave the projects she was working on to pursue dance music. A demo of her work eventually made its way to Mark Kamins, a producer in New York. He took that tape to Sire Records and it was there Kamins produced Madonna's first single "Everybody" in 1982. "Holiday" was released shortly after in 1983 and it was that song that made to the top 40. Madonna's music career was jumpstarted after this hit as well as her career as an actress/producer, a nude model and an author. The videos she acted in earned her the "bad girl" image that everyone is familiar with. At the end of 1984, "Like a Virgin" was release and that track hit number 1 and stayed there for 6 weeks. Throughout the 1980s she released a variety of songs that topped the pop music charts in the US and Europe. In 1992 she switched over to Time-Warner in order get complete control over her production company called Maverick. Her biggest hits include: Into the Groove, Express Yourself, Vogue, Erotica, Don't Justify My Love, This Used to Be My Playground, Take a Bow, Frozen, Cry for Me Argentina, Music, and 4 Minutes. - Source: Susan McClary, Oxford Music Online.com .In Madonna's hit "Like a Virgin", after she says "you make me strong, yeah you make me bold," what happens next?
His love thaws out what was scared
User Answer Correct In what Patti Smith album is the fusion of spoken word and punk music especially evident? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Horses
Jack Casady and Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane formed a popular side project called...?
Hot Tuna
Which popular jam band was born out of Jefferson Airplane?
Hot Tuna
Bill Haley's "13 Women" was recorded at the same session as his super hit "Rock Around The Clock" and appeared as the B-side on the same single. These songs together have sold over 40 million copies worldwide. As you listen to "13 Women" determine which numbers match the references to the lyrics.
How many women does he have to give him money? : Two How many women danced the mambo? : three How many carets was the diamond one sweet girl bought him? : Forty How many women sweetened his tea? : One When Haley sings "I kinda think that someday I'll go back again" how many women is it he will go back to? : Thirteen How many other men are mentioned in the song? : None
Match the following "Who" songs to the correct charting year...?
I Can't Explain:1964 Pictures of Lily:1967 My Generation:1965 Baba O'Riley:1971 Who Are You:1978
In the song "I Know His Blood Can Make Me Whole," by Blind Willie Johnson, the droning deep south slide guitar playing is introduced and is particularly evident. These days we play slide guitar by using a manufactured apparatus that fits over one of your fingers specifically designed to create this sound as it moves over the neck of the guitar; in Johnson's day this was done with a pocket knife, or a bottle neck. Johnson also used a great deal of religious content in his music and was known to preach on the street with songs like this one. Notice that he sings lines from a bible parable (Matthew 9:20) as the theme of the song and at the end of every verse refers to the deadly sins (from Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales) to warn the listener of temptation.
I have touched the hem of his garment
"Shop Around" is a single written by the Smokey Robinson and the Miracles in 1960. The song tells a story about a mother telling her adult son to "shop around" and find a good wife. When the song begins to fade his mother says, "Understand my son, Be a man, my son..." Most versions end with "I know you can, my son," but, what is the last thing she says in THIS version?
I love ya
User Answer Correct 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
Match the following statements about Elvis' life to the correct answer...
In 1957 Elvis performed his only 3 concerts outside of the USA in:Canada In 1948 Elvis attended the L.C. Humes high school in:Memphis Tennessee Elvis' last live performance was in:Indianapolis On January 8th 1935 Elvis Presley was born in:Tupelo Mississippi In 1955, Col. Tom Parker negotiated the contract to manage Elvis. Parker was originally from:The Netherlands
One particular hit for Wilson Picket signaled a new "stripped down" form of R & B. What was that song?
In the Midnight Hour
estion 2:User Answer Correct Alice Cooper (aka Vincent Damon Furnier)Alice Cooper, the king of shock rock, pioneered a grandly theatrical and violent brand of heavy metal that was designed to shock. Drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, heavy metal, and garage rock, the group created a stage show that featured electric chairs, guillotines, fake blood, and huge boa constrictors, all coordinated by the heavily made-up Cooper. While the visuals were extremely important to the group's impact, the band's music was nearly as distinctive. Driven by raw, simple riffs and melodies that derived from '60s guitar pop as well as show tunes, it was rock & roll at its most basic and catchy, even when the band ventured into psychedelia and art rock. In 1968 Frank Zappa signed Alice Cooper to his Straight Records label and released their first album, Pretties for You, in 1969 and Easy Action in early in 1970. After moving to Warner Brothers in 1971 to release Love It to Death, Cooper began to develop a more impressive, elaborate live show, which made him highly popular across the U.S. and in the U.K. The album Killer was released late in 1971 setting up Coopers biggest albums 1972's, School's Out and 1973's Billion Dollar Babies, which was the group's biggest hit, reaching number one in both America and Britain; the single, "No More Mr. Nice Guy" has since become a classic rock standard. Welcome to My Nightmare was released in 1975 followed by other significant records including Alice Cooper Goes to Hell (1976), From the Inside (1978), Constrictor (1986), Trash (1989), Hey Stoopid (1991), The Last Temptation (1994), Fistful of Alice (1997), Brutal Planet and Dragontown (2000), The Eyes of Alice Cooper (2003), Dirty Diamonds (2005), Along Came a Spider (2008), and Theatre of Death and Alice Does Alice (2010). During the 1980s and 1990s, Cooper made appearances in horror films and has a syndicated radio show, Nights with Alice Cooper - Source: Stephen Thomas Erlewine, The All Music Guide.In this version of Alice Cooper's "No More Mr. Nice Guy" he sings that he "went to church..."
Incognito
The songs "It's Now or Never" and "Are you Lonesome Tonight" are both re-worked songs from many years earlier that became bigger because of Elvis' interpretation. "It's Now or Never" is a revision of the Italian song "O Sole Mio" first recorded in 1907, and "Are you Lonesome Tonight" was written in 1926 by two Tin Pan Alley songwriters. Listen to Elvis' versions of these songs and identify which song was recorded with a light Latin feel (hint - the other song feels like a waltz).
It's Now and Never
In 1968, George Clinton formed Parliament using members of which famous band?
James Brown's JBs
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
User Answer Correct When Otis Redding performed at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967, which notable artists were also on the list of performers?
Jimi HendrixThe WhoJanis Joplin
Which Led Zeppelin musician used advanced jazz harmonies in his solos?
Jimmy Page
User Answer Correct 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
In 1958 Gordy set up a publishing company called:
Jobete
User Answer Correct What is the name of the publishing company that Berry Gordy set up in 1958?
Jobete
User Answer Correct Which member of the Clash scored music for the movie Grosse Pointe Blank?
Joe Strummer
User Answer Correct What Blues artist had a #1 hit in 1949 with the song Boogie Chillun'? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
John Lee Hooker
What Blues artist had a #1 hit in 1949 with the song Boogie Chillun'?
John Lee Hooker
Cilla Black's first charting hit was given to her by her friends...
John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Cilla Black's first charting hit was given to her by her friends...?
John Lennon and Paul McCartney
User Answer Correct Cilla Black's first charting hit was given to her by her friends...?
John Lennon and Paul McCartney
tion 1:User Answer Correct The legendary (and slightly incorrect) story of Alice Cooper biting the head off a chicken happened the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival concert where his band shared the bill with these famous rockers...
John LennonThe DoorsPlastic Ono Band
The Tennessee Three was the first significant band formed by ...? (hint, 2 words)
Johnny Cash
User Answer Correct "The Man in Black" is the nickname for which Sun Records artist? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Johnny Cash
Who was the first Sun artist to release a long play record (LP)?
Johnny Cash
Chuck Berry's song "Johnny B. Goode" was dedicated to which individual?
Johnny Johnson
User Answer Correct The famous line up of British Punk band the Sex Pistols consisted of...? Type: Multiple SelectPoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Johnny Rotten Steve Jones Sid Vicious Paul Cook
User Answer Correct Which famous heavy metal band covered Joan Baez's song "Diamonds and Rust"?
Judas Priest's
Ringo kept his fun attitude toward life with the songs he released after the Beatles break up. He was also the only Beatle to remain on good terms with his former band-mates and played on John, Paul and George's solo albums in 1970. In the song "You're 16, You're Beautiful and You're Mine" what toy instruments doe Ringo featured in the solo sections?
Kazoo
The song "Keith & Ringo Together (Again)" comes from Keith Moons only solo album where he features many of his friends. The recording process was a drunken mess most of the time with Keith preferring to party with his friends than record seriously. Some of the joking around was captured and used on the album. What generally takes place in "Keith & Ringo Together (Again)"?
Keith and Ringo tell jokes and try to remember who is in the band
The MC5 was one of the first American bands to define the punk sound. Their most successful album was released in 1969 under the title...
Kick Out the Jams
Three of the Who's songs of the 1970s were picked up by the American TV network CBS for their 21st century CSI television series ("Won't Get Fooled Again", "Baba O'Reilly" and "Who Are You"). As you listen to the opening of "Who Are You" (used for CSI, Las Vegas) determine how the bands instrumental sounds are used once the vocal verse begins:
Kicks into a driving rock groove
B.B. King became so influential in the Blues that he has been referred to using royall terminology. Especially with the accolade ____ of the Blues
King
Guitarist Dick Dale is known as the...?
King of the Surf Guitar
While listening to the song "Searchin'" by the Coasters, there is the introduction of a fuller rhythm section and a back beat to the music, but, does the music give the impression of a fast driving rock song, or a relaxed laid back feel?
Laid Back
While many Folk musicians sang songs of protest, the Kingston Trio preferred to sing patriotic songs that supported the everyday people in America. As you listen to "The New Frontier" select the two lines from the song that are patriotic statements.
Let us begin for it shall take long. Let ev'ry man sing out freedom's song.Born to the task to keep us free, but proud of the rights of the home country.
Bob Dylan brought political topics, social commentary, philosophy and what else to mainstream music?
Literary influences
User Answer Correct Bob Dylan brought political topics, social commentary, philosophy and what else to mainstream music? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Literary influences
After serving one year in the Army, Jimi Hendrix played with which rock icon on the "Chitlin Circuit?"
Little Richard
User Answer Correct After serving one year in the Army, Jimi Hendrix played with which rock icon on the "Chitlin Circuit"? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Little Richard
Little Richard's hit "Lucille" was released at a time when his music was hot on the R&B charts and he sold over 32 million records by 1957! What is the general story line for the song "Lucille?"
Little Richard trying to win back his ex girlfriend
User Answer Correct The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded which of the following? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Little Wing
What city in England are the Beatles originally from?
Liverpool
George Harrison's first solo album following the Beatles breakup All Things Must Pass talked about letting go and his dedication to religion and the search for God. In the song "What is Life" the dominant theme is about...
Love
The song "I Am The Walrus" introduces what John Lennon referred to as his "gobble-de-gook" lyrics to deter fans from reading too much into the Beatle lyrics. He felt as if he was leading the fans away from thinking for themselves and was frustrated that they took Beatle lyrics too seriously and as a way of life. The song includes gibberish, but also references to James Joyce, Humpty Dumpty, C. S Lewis' poetry and Shakespearean actors. What other Beatles song is referenced in the third verse of "I Am The Walrus"?
Lucy in the Sky (with Diamonds)
Listen to both the Blind Willie McTell and Allman Brothers versions of the song "Statesboro Blues." This is an excellent example of the the blues standing the test of time. The original (McTell) and alternate version (Allman Bros) were recorded more than 30 years apart. And, modern versions of this song are still being recorded well into the 21st century. As you listen to the two versions of "Statesboro Blues" determine which of the following is most similar in both versions?
Lyrics (the words being sung)
Who became the manage of the New York Dolls in 1973?
Malcolm McLaren
Brian Epstein was the Beatles'...?
Manager
User Answer Correct Brian Epstein was the Beatles'...?
Manager
Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir, two of the founding members of the Grateful Dead, were both folk musicans who had a great deal of experience playing steel guitar and mandolin before forming the Grateful Dead. In "Sugar Magnolia," the 2nd most performed song by the Grateful Dead, the following instruments can all be heard, except... (think back at your country music instruments, or visit the website for these instruments if you need: http://countrymusichalloffame.org/instruments-in-country-music )
Mandolin
Many of the major music publishers and song writers were located in Tin Pan Alley. This famous musical location is found in what major city?
Manhattan
User Answer Correct Many of the major music publishers and song writers were located in Tin Pan Alley. This famous musical location is found in what major city? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Manhattan
Chapter 9: Bob Dylan
Many consider Robert Allen Zimmerman (aka Bob Dylan) the most influential folk singer/song writer of the twentieth century. He brought political topics, social commentary, philosophy and literary influences into mainstream music, but he considered himself more of a poet than a musician. His songs from the 1960s became anthems for the anti-war and civil rights movements, and he holds the credit for bringing more intelligent and artistic themes to rock and roll. For over five decades Dylan has maintained a consistent output of music that has evolved with the current music trends.
User Answer Correct Mick Jagger and Keith Richards wrote a #1 hit song for which of the following artists is 1964?
Marianne Faithful
The Misfits name was influenced by which famous actress?
Marilyn Monroe
Listen carefully to the melody in "Fingertips" and determine which of the following well-known nursery rhymes is referenced by the 12 year old Little Stevie (Stevie Wonder) on his harmonica in the song?
Mary Had a Little Lamb
"Please Mr. Postman" was a hit for Mary Wells and the Marvelettes (Marvin Gaye also plays drums on this track) and was known for being the first Motown song to reach the number 1 position on Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song influenced many other rock musicians including the Beatles who recorded and released their own version in tribute to the Motown sound. What is the general story in this song?
Mary Wells hoping for a letter from her long distance boyfriend
Which of the following songs was NOT a 1950s hit for Little Richard?
Maybelline
Which of the following statements best describes the storyline you heard in Chuck Berry's "Maybelline?"
Maybelline tells the story of a car chase where Chuck catches his girlfriend cheating
Sun Record studio was opened what city in 1952 by Sam Phillips?
Memphis
Which style of music was developed in Liverpool?
Mersey Beat
"I Want You Back" was the first number one single for the Jackson 5 featuring an 11 year old Michael Jackson; the youngest person at that time to be involved in an American #1 hit song. Berry Gordy went out of his way to make this a hit. He was big on The Jackson 5, and felt they were the perfect group to prove that Motown could continue it's success through the '70s. At the time, this was the most expensive Motown single ever recorded. In listening to the song, which one of these statements is true?
Michael sings most of the lead vocals with a few lead vocals (with his brother Jermaine)
User Answer Correct Which rock star did Marianne Faithful date, showing her wild side, to contradict the impressions of innoucence the press had promoted?
Mick Jagger
Which rock star did Marianne Faithful date, showing her wild side, to contradict the impressions of innoucence the press had promoted?
Mick Jagger
When Brian Jones was asked to leave the Stones in 1969, who replaced him?
Mick Taylor
In August 1959, Bob Dylan enrolled at the University of ___________?
Minnesota
User Answer Correct "Race Records" became a popular term with the rise of the Blues for records produced primarily to appeal to which group of people? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Minorities
In London in 1964, The Who formed as part of what "hip scene"?
Mod scene
Which of the following recorded "Ace Of Spades"?
Motorhead
The Byrds covered which Bob Dylan song?
Mr. Tambourine Man
User Answer Correct According to the course text, which of the following would be the best description of Folk music?
Music by the people, for the people
British Punk band, the Clash, were innovative in the punk scene due to blending what other styles of music into their songs?
NOT Jazz Blues Funk
Which Bob Dylan song was the first to make it into the Billboard top 40?
NOT Like a Rolling Stone
The writer/producer team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller wrote for The Coasters as well as?
NOT Neil Diamond
German model/actress was brought in to complete the VU line up in 1966. Her name was...
Nico
Listening to the lyrics of "You Gotta Serve Somebody" demonstrates a return to provocative lyric writing for Bob Dylan who, now a born-again Christian, puts forward a religious message and challenge to his listeners. Does he also go back to using his Harmonica?
No
The first successful song that Phil Spector wrote, produced and recorded was "To Know Him is to Love Him" when he was only 18 years old. The song became a #1 hit for his group The Teddy Bears and the success boosted Spector's ego and confidence. The song's lyrics and title came from the epitaph on Spector's fathers grave (Spector witnessed his father die) and was therefore a very emotional song for him. Spector does play the guitar on this recording, but does he play a guitar solo?
No
The Sex Pistols covered which Stooges song in 1976?
No Fun
At 17 years of age, Ritchie Valens was about to become the first Latin rock superstar when he was killed in a tragic airplane crash in Iowa in 1959 along with Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper. This tragic crash became known as the Day the Music Died. The song that succeeded Valens to the charts after his death was "La Bamba." Identify the TWO UNIQUE factors that this song includes.
Non English lyrics Latin Percussion
The song "Don't be Cruel" was written by Otis Blackwell, a veteran songwriter of blues, country and rock 'n' roll hits such as "Return to Sender," "All Shook Up," and "One Broken Heart for Sale" for Elvis, "Fever" for Peggy Lee, and "Great Balls Of Fire" for Jerry Lee Lewis. The catchy guitar hook playing the introduction of "Don't be Cruel" happens four times. Now that you've heard this hook and can identify it, how many times does it happen in the rest of "Don't be Cruel"?
None
"Maybelline" is the first song that Chuck Berry recorded at Chess in Chicago where he added the influence of R&B to his very country sounding songs. It was actually Willie Dixon who convinced Berry that he wouldn't make it onto the charts as a black country singer and the R&B influence would give his songs the right influence and flair of the new rock 'n' roll style. As you listen to this fast paced song, identify which lyric goes to each verse.
Nothin' will outrun my v8 ford : Verse 1 Me and that cadillac neck by neck : Verse 2 The ford got hot and wouldn't do no more : Verse 3 A hundred and ten a half a mile ahead : Verse 4
Sonny Boy Williamson II (considered by many to have assumed the identity of the original Sonny Boy - read this interesting story in your book!) is one of the greatest harmonica players of all time and often used a special effect technique called vibrato where the voice or instrument manipulates wavering the pitch. If you've seen any of the "Idol" TV shows you will recognize this device as many contestants use it entirely too often! In the song "Bring it on Home" where is the vibrato technique used?
On both the harmonica and his voice
The song "Break on Through (to the other side)" by the Doors introduced the bossa nova Brazilian drum groove into rock and roll. This was something that jazz musicians were beginning to adopt at the same time, and with the Doors trying to merge jazz and rock (they came closer than any other rock band of their time), it made sense for the Doors to also employ. The other element of jazz that is prominent in the Doors music is improvisation. Which instrument plays the solo in "Break on Through"
Organ
ion 11:User Answer Correct "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly was the first hit song that could really be classified as "Heavy Metal." The phrase "Heavy Metal" itself was introduced in 1968 in the Steppenwolf song "Born To Be Wild.""In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida"contains an almost endless guitar and bass riff throughout the song, but, which other instrument occasionally plays the first part of this riff?
Organ
The Doors became one of the most significant bands of the Acid Rock era with a message of escape from reality. An experience that many fans longed for. Despite selling millions of records, the Doors only had two songs reach #1 on the charts. The first was "Light my Fire." As you listening to the Doors song "Light my Fire" identify which order the improvised solos take place.
Organ then Guitar
Chapter 20 Where Do We Go from Here?
Other artists of significant influence in rock 'n' roll history In the preface of this book I describe our intent to provide an "appetizer" for rock 'n' roll. It is impossible to cover every significant artist and detail every success (or failure!) of the artists that we cover in a text designed for a one-semester course. We have provided what we believe to be a "well-rounded overview" of the evolution of rock 'n' roll that educates both the novice on the origins and innovations of this music, and, fills some gaps for the more experienced enthusiast. With over 15,000 students completing UNLV's History of Rock course with this text since 2008, there hasn't been a single student walk away without discovering, not one, but many pieces of information they found enlightening. That certainly makes us happy as authors and course developers; however, we receive requests constantly to add other significant artists that have impacted rock music history. The conundrum is that we want to stay away from relatively new artists, despite major success in some cases, due to the fact they are not yet in the "history" of rock 'n' roll. But, we do want to recognize major contributions. Over the past few years, we've kept track of these requests while simultaneously researching pivotal points, changes and trends. We have now added this chapter to feature artists and bands who we believe have made contributions to rock 'n' roll that have changed, defined and reshaped the art-form. This chapter will most likely be in a constant state of evolution, but we are pleased to introduce some major innovators in rock 'n' roll. TJ
Elton John's song "Candle in the Wind" holds the title of best selling single of all time with how many documented sales?
Over 33 million
User Answer Correct Elton John's song "Candle in the Wind" holds the title of best selling single of all time with how many documented sales? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Over 33 million
The lead singer for original line up of Black Sabbath was ________ Osborne?
Ozzy
In 1965, James Brown made the bass and drums the most important elements of Soul, and the new "Funk" music (good move!). He introduced his new sound and style through what song?
Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
Jim Morrison died at the age of 27 in...
Paris, France
The songs "There's a Man Goin' Round Takin' Names" and "I Got a Woman" are essentially the same song. The first is a traditional Southern gospel song and "I Got a Woman" is Ray Charles' revision of the song with R&B lyrics and a rhythm section. Because of the roots and heritage of the original song some people were offended by the Ray Charles version and lobbied for it to be banned from the airwaves. As you listen to both of these songs, select each of the elements you hear?
Paul Robeson's gospel voice is energetic, deep and richThe accompaniment to "There's a Man Goin' Round Takin' Names" is pianoRay Charles' "I've Got A Woman" begins with Ray holding out the word "Well...."Ray Charles' "I've Got A Woman" has a horn section in the recording (horns are saxophones, trumpets, trombones - one or more of these instruments may appear in a horn section)Ray Charles' "I've Got A Woman" includes a solo
User Answer Correct The _________ investigation of 207 DJs took place in the years 1959-1960.
Payola
User Answer Correct What is considered the Beach Boys most innovative and influential album (hint, it was in 1966)?
Pet Sounds
What is considered the Beach Boys most innovative and influential album (hint, it was in 1966)?
Pet Sounds
Which of the following musicians were responsible for bringing folk music onto college campuses across America?
Pete Seeger Woody Guthrie The Kingston Trio
Which Hermit's Hermits member rose to fame on the British television show Coronation Street?
Peter Noone
User Answer Correct Which famous 1960s producer recorded the song "Rock 'n' Roll High School" with the Ramones at great frustration to the band?
Phil Spector
"You Never Can Tell" has a rock 'n' roll mixed with honky tonk type of feel and was featured in the cult 1990s film "Pulp Fiction" bringing Chuck Berry's music into popularity with a new generation. In "You Never Can Tell" what instrument plays the solo?
Piano
The Faces were one of the most popular bands among musicians in England in the late 1960s. And, the band consisted of some great musicians such as Ronnie Wood, Rod Stewart and Kenny Jones who would become famous with other British rock bands (Rolling Stones, the Who). "Cindy Incidentally" helped establish Rod Stewarts signature voice, but also featured an instrument to start the song that hadn't led rock 'n' roll for over ten years. This instrument is...
Piano
Bob Dylan's song "Oxford Town" captures in less than 3 minutes the seriousness and ridiculous nature of segregation in one of the worlds most forward thinking countries. The following is a brief description of the events outlined in the song:In the fall of 1962 the college town of Oxford, Mississippi, erupted in violence. At the center of the controversy stood Jaterm-257mes Meredith, an African American who was attempting to register at the all-white University of Mississippi, known as "Ole Miss." Meredith had the support of the federal government, which insisted that Mississippi honor the rights of all its citizens, regardless of race. Mississippi's refusal led to a showdown between state and federal authorities and the storming of the campus by a segregationist mob. Two people died and dozens were injured. In the end, Ole Miss, the state of Mississippi, and the nation were forever changed. (from NPR) In the song "Oxford Town" Bob Dylan puts a serious message about racial discrimination into a 'tongue in cheek' cynical mode by using what clever musical device?
Plays an upbeat light guitar pattern
The song "Caldonia" is a jump blues, which means it is a rhythm and blues (Chicago style blues) song with an upbeat (quick) shuffle rhythm. This recording includes a brass (trumpet and trombone) and saxophone section with the band that interjects phrases to accent various parts of the song. In the chorus the singer, Louis Jordan, sings "...Caldonia! ...Caldonia! ...What makes your big head so hard?" From the following options, determine what the band does to interject an accent following each statement of "Caldonia" and at the end of the phrase?
Plays short loud accent
What was the first #1 hit for the Motown label?
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User Answer Correct What was the Beatles debut album that was #1 on the charts for 30 weeks in 1963?
Please, Please Me
Besides being a great guitarist Jimmy Page is also a great:
Producer
Richard Hell is known as the originator of what?
Punk fashion
Punk Rock
Punk is a term that the press originally used in the late 1960s to slander less than average rock bands who they felt were trying to make a statement. As time went on, the name applied to bands that had a certain type of attitude, or whose themes went against the mainstream. The idea of embracing the name didn't come about until the mid-1970s as audiences latched onto something with which they could identify. Punk can mean reckless, inspiring or revolutionary. It can mean an attitude of rebellion against tradition, a form of rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation and even a fashion concept.
Of these record companies, which were known as the "Big Four," and dominated the music industry in the 1940s and 1950s?
RCA Victor Decca Capitol Columbia
User Answer Correct Bob Dylan's acoustic guitar and harmonica act is a result of influences by Woody Guthrie and whom?
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
The Stooges and Iggy Pop influenced many future bands including Nirvana. Kurt Cobain cited which Stooges record as his favorite album of all time?
Raw Power
User Answer Correct What record was Kurt Cobain's favorite Stooges album of all time? (the Stooges and Iggy Pop were a great influence on Nirvana)! Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Raw Power
What record was Kurt Cobain's favorite Stooges album of all time? (the Stooges and Iggy Pop were a great influence on Nirvana)!
Raw Power
Question 5:User Answer Correct Listen to the solo section of the Troggs song "Wild Thing," and identify which unusual instrument to rock 'n' roll plays the solo? Hint... think back to elementary school music (also... some people incorrectly credit this instrument as an ocarina!)
Recorder
9:User Answer Correct In 1993, Prince legally changed his name to a symbol blending the male and female gender signs (his "love" symbol). Becasue the symbol was difficult for the press to use they usually referred to him as "the artist formerly known as Prince." Although a great PR move, the change of name was primarily because...
Release albums more frequently than his record company wanted
In 1993, Prince legally changed his name to a symbol blending the male and female gender sings (his "love" symbol). Because the symbol was difficult for the press to use they usually referred to him as "the artist formerly known as Prince". Although a great PR move, the change of name was primarily because...
Release albums more frequently than his record company wanted
"Folsom Prison Blues" is one of the biggest hits that Johnny Cash had during his career. Although, there was some question to how much influence, or borrowing, came from a 1953 song "Crescent City Blues" after Cash made an out of court settlement to the song's writer. The 1968 recording made live at Folsom prison became a turning point in Cash's musical career and also his support to inmates. Cash made prison reform his political cause of choice from 1968 and started regularly performing in jails, doing about 12 shows a year mostly in Folsom and San Quentin. In the most famous line of "Folsom Prison Blues," and in what Nevada city does Johnny Cash say he shot a man?
Reno
Aretha Franklin recorded one of Otis Redding's hit songs and took it to much higher acclaim. What was this song?
Respect
The last Beatle join the band went by the name ________?
Ringo Starr
User Answer Correct The last Beatle join the band went by the name ________?
Ringo Starr
User Answer Correct Which of the following was a Bill Haley and the Comets hit song?
Rock Around the Clock
Which of the following was a Bill Haley and the Comets hit song?
Rock Around the Clock
User Answer Correct Which of the following songs was NOT a 1950s hit for Chuck Berry?
Rocket 88
Elton John formed his own record company in 1973 signing artist like Neil Sedaka, Cliff Richard and Kike Dee. What was the name of his record company?
Rocket Records
User Answer Correct Who was the lead singer of The Faces?
Rod Stewart
User Answer Correct Who was the lead singer of The Faces? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Rod Stewart
Bob Dylan's 1965 hit "Like A ________ _______" was ranked #1 by Rolling Stone magazine among the "500 Greatest Songs of all Time.
Rolling Stone
Joining in the 1970s, identify the last member to join the Rolling Stones?
Ron Wood
User Answer Correct Joining in the 1970s, identify the last member to join the Rolling Stones?
Ron Wood
Which member of the Faces went on to become a permanent member of the Rolling Stones?
Ronnie Wood
Many blues singers developed unique singing styles due to the self-taught nature of their music, and, many times the challenges of their upbringing, hard life and emotions are audibly present in their voice. We know that Howlin' Wolf lived that tough blues life, but, in the song "Killing Floor," how would you describe the character of his voice?
Rough, raspy and deep
User Answer Correct The psychedelic movement began in which city in the summer of 1967? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
San Francisco
The Meters unique style has influenced artist ranging from The Rolling Stones, The Allman Brother, The Grateful Dead and:
Santana
Frank Zappa's music is considered extremely intricate and difficult to perform. These elements in Zappa's music come from his desire to blend...
Satirical comedy and music
User Answer Correct Frank Zappa's music is considered extremely intricate and difficult to perform. These elements in Zappa's music come from his desire to blend...
Satirical comedy and music
"What's Goin' On" is the first politically motivated song from Marvin Gaye. Here he talks about the protests and action surrounding the Vietnam War with a message of unity and the need for peace. What instrument that was to become a feature in smooth jazz ("What's Goin' On" was considered by many to be a precursor to smooth jazz) is featured in the opening of "What's Goin' On"?
Saxophone
Which Earth, Wind and Fire song was originally recorded as a supporting song for a movie?
Shining Star
Identify the last member of the Sex Pistols to join the band
Sid Vicious
Identify the last member of the Sex Pistols to join the band.
Sid Vicious
User Answer Correct Glen Matlock quit the Sex Pistols and was replaced by who?
Sid Vicious
Elvis' hit "I Can't Help Falling in Love" from the movie Blue Hawaii was actually adapted from the melody of a 17th century French folk song "Plaisir D'Amour" to become the love ballad heard in the film. This was also Elvis' most popular and famous love song and many of his shows would conclude with this as the closing number. Listen to Elvis' "I Can't Help Falling in Love" and "Plaisir D'Amour," sung here by Emmylou Harris, and match the statements to the correct answers.
Sing's in French : Emmylou Harris Sings in English : Elvis Presley Opens with accordion accompaniment : Plaisir D'Amour Opens with piano, drums and choir accompaniment : I Can't Help Falling in Love "Shall I stay..." is followed by: : Would it be a sin "Darling so it goes..." is followed by: : Some things are meant to be
Otis Redding's biggest hit song was?
Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay
User Answer Correct Blues melodies are derived from? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Slave, Work and Dance songs
er Correct The song "Lonely Avenue" was written for Ray Charles by song writer Doc Pomus. Ray Charles was a legendary pianist and singer who pioneered the genre of soul music during the 1950s and many called him "the father of soul." Charles combined blues, gospel and jazz to create groundbreaking hits such as "Unchain My Heart," "Hit the Road Jack" and "Georgia on My Mind." As you listen to "Lonely Avenue" determine what category the song would best fit.
Slow Blues
"Happy Trails" was originally the theme song for the Roy Rogers TV show. A show that was based on morals and encouraging kids to build a wholesome society. I'm sure Roy Rogers was thrilled when an Acid Rock band covered the song and it became a hit! As you listen to the song, which one of these descriptions best describes the feel?
Slow and lethargic
Pete Townshend and Keith Moon are responsible for starting the trend of doing what during live concerts?
Smashing instruments on stage
User Answer Correct Pete Townshend and Keith Moon are responsible for starting the trend of doing what during live concerts? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Smashing instruments on stage
User Answer Correct What was the title of Lieber and Stoller's career encompassing Broadway Musical?
Smokey Joe's Cafe
Which of the following songs did Isaac Hayes co-write with David Porter for Sam and Dave?
Soul Man
User Answer Correct Judas Priest provided the foundation for a nexw genre of Heavy Metal known as...? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Speed
n 8:User Answer Correct Lynyrd SkynyrdLynyrd Skynyrd is one of the most influential Southern rock bands of all time. The original members consisted of Ronnie Van Zant on vocals, Allen Collins on guitar, and Gary Rossington on guitar. They all attended high school together in Jacksonville, FL. The three of them formed the band called "My Backyard". Later on, they added bassist Leon Wilkeson, keyboardist Billy Powell, and drummer Bob Burns. With this new line up, they called the band Lynyrd Skynyrd and began performing shows all over the South. They had little success at first however Al Kooper signed the band to MCA after seeing one show in Atlanta. For a more edgy sound, they added a third guitar player Ed King. Three guitars became the standard image of Lynyrd Skynyrd. They were featured in the song "Free Bird" which was dedicated to Duane Allman after his death. The band's sound can be described as powerful blues-rock with a rebel redneck image. Sadly, the band did not become popular until Van Zant's death in a tragic plane crash. - Source: Stephen Thomas Erlewine, The All Music Guide. The end of Lynyrd Skynyrd's hit "Free Bird" features a very famous extended guitar solo. The tempo getting into the guitar solo does what?
Speeds up like a bird taking off in flight.
The song "Tom Dooley" by the Kingston Trio is a story song based on true events. The song broke the barrier of Folk music being for "oldies" and became popular among America's youth, so much so that it won a Grammy Award in 1957. In this version of "Tom Dooley," for what crime is Tom Dooley sentenced to die?
Stabbing his girlfriend
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
User Answer Correct 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
User Answer Correct 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
User Answer Correct In 1964, The Supremes had three #1 hits in a row. Which of the following hits did NOT reach #1 during that same year? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Stop! In the Name of Love
The song "Be My Baby" by the Ronettes is a classic example of Phil Spector's wall of sound. Spector achieved this sound by using 4-5 of each instrument in the studio (5 guitars, 5 saxes, 5 percussionists etc.) and a lot of echo to make his records sound bigger and fuller than everyone else when played on the 1960s jukeboxes, car radios and home record players. Remember that there was no surround sound, or even stereo then - mono was the only thing available! Interestingly, with this massive orchestration, Spector never let his drummers use cymbals (he felt they interrupted the sound)!! In "Be My Baby," which of Spector's favourite instrument groups plays the solo?
Strings
Although the song "One Night" was recorded in early 1957, it wasn't released in the USA until mid-1958 (1959 in the UK). This was due to Elvis being drafted into the army and Col. Tom Parker time-releasing pre-recorded songs to keep Elvis in the limelight while he was unable to record and perform. Elvis' voice in the song "One Night" would be best described as...
Strong and raspy
The song "River Deep, Mountain High" with Ike and Tina Turner is the work that Phil Spector claims as his greatest example of the wall of sound. The song was written especially for Tina Turner who Spector believed would carry the song to the top of the charts. Spector was not as big of a fan of Ike Turner and apparently paid him $20,000 to stay away from the studio while the recoding sessions took place! How would we characterize Tina Turner's voice in this song?
Strong/powerful
The Million Dollar Quartet session took place at which recording studio on December 4, 1956?
Sun
Elvis Presley's record contract with RCA Victor was entered into immediately after his contract ended with what famous record company?
Sun Records
User Answer Correct Frank Zappa bought Pal Studio and renamed it Studio Z in 1964. Before Zappa purchased Pal, what style of music was the studio famous for recording? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
Surf Music
Which Jefferson Airplane album was produced by Jerry Garcia?
Surrealistic Pillow
on 3:User Answer Correct Sam Cooke's song "A Change is Gonna Come" became a number 1 hit following his mysterious "accidental shooting" by a hotel manager in 1964 (see this website for details: http://performingsongwriter.com/mysterious-death-sam-cooke/). It is also considered one of the flagship songs of the soul style and civil rights movement. Sam Cooke moves away from the standard rhythm section in this song to use what group of instruments to back the song?
Symphony orchestra
"I Want to Hold Your Hand" was the first song that introduced the Beatles to the United States and the Billboard charts. The song was designed to portray the Beatles as innocent, fun and easy to fall in love with. In an attempt to win over the American audience, did the Beatles manage to capture music and lyrics that express a happy relationship in this song?
TRUE
: User Answer CorrectRolling Stone magazine lists James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix as the greatest guitarist of the twentieth century.Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
According to the Four Tops, "We used to just lock ourselves in the studios with some barbecue ribs and Cold Duck and come up with an album in a couple of days." The albums always turned out well and the hits rolled out time after time... so maybe this is the secret to great songs! Listen and answer True or False. When the "finger snap" effect begins in The Four Tops' "Baby I Need Your Loving" they continue for the entire duration of the song.
TRUE
Gene Autry wrote the Cowboy Code
TRUE
On December 12, 1957 Jerry Lee Lewis married Myra Brown, his 13 year old second cousin?
TRUE
Paul McCartney's "Let it Be" was inspired by his mother, Mary, who died when he was 14, although, many people thought "Mother Mary" was a biblical reference when they heard it. This was also the title track of the Beatles last album, which it made an appropriate statement about leaving problems behind and moving on in life. As you listen to "Let it Be," is it true that the only accompanying instrument to Paul McCartney's vocals in the first verse and chorus of "Let it Be" is piano?
TRUE
Question 13:User Answer Correct The Damned are generally credited with being one of the first Punk rock bands to adopt the Gothic image and sound? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):TRUE
TRUE
Question 15: User Answer CorrectThe artist Prince was given the first name Prince at birth?Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
Stevie Wonder's album Songs in the Key of Life was a Grammy award-winning album that continued his funky sound infused with a little soul and disco! The song "Sir Duke" features some interesting sound effects played by percussion instruments (a siren whistle, woodblocks and other ricky-ticky sounds) in the chorus immediately following the verse after the horn breakdown. Listen carefully and determine if these sounds brought back again in the song?
TRUE
The Beatles first #1 selling album was in 1963 with Please, Please Me. The single of the same name rose to #2 on the charts. The Beatles became known for their great ability to sing in harmony, which involves the members singing different pitches to each other to form a vocal chord to fill out the sound. Listen carefully to the Beatles in this song and determine if we could consider the singing in Please, Please Me "singing in Harmony?"
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 album Another Side of Bob Dylan was recorded in only one day?
TRUE
User Answer Correct "Soul" refers to a style of music that evolved as an expression of the need for social change in America? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
User Answer Correct Before the formation of Spark Records, Leiber and Stoller worked for Modern Records?
TRUE
User Answer Correct Elvis' extended run of Las Vegas shows began in 1969 at the International Hotel.
TRUE
User Answer Correct Following the breakup of Cream, Eric Clapton formed a new band with Ginger Baker and Steve Winwood called Blind Faith? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
User Answer Correct Gene Autry wrote the Cowboy Code Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
User Answer Correct 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
User Answer Correct In 1964 the Beatles held the top 5 positions on the US singles charts simultaneously?
TRUE
User Answer Correct In 1966, Bob Dylan received mixed reactions from audiences about his use of electric instruments.
TRUE
User Answer Correct In 1967, The Stooges began their career under the name the Psychedelic Stooges? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
User Answer Correct Isaac Hayes left the Tv cartoon series South Park following an episode that satirized his religion, Scientology?
TRUE
User Answer Correct It could be said that Woody Guthrie identifies with the ideals of communism?
TRUE
User Answer Correct It is reported that B.B. King vouched for Elvis when he would sneak in and hang out on Beale Street blues clubs as a teenager?
TRUE
User Answer Correct Jan and Dean's "Surf City" became a national #1 hit in 1963?
TRUE
User Answer Correct 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? Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
User Answer Correct Jethro Tull named themselves after the 18th century farmer who invented the seed plow?
TRUE
User Answer Correct John Lee Hooker is often considered to be the last link to the Blues of the Deep South. Type: True or FalsePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
TRUE
User Answer Correct Many consider Bob Dylan to be the most influential folk singer/songwriter of the twentieth century?
TRUE
User Answer Correct One of the first genres of Rock to adopt the electric bass iuniversally was Surf Music?
TRUE
User Answer Correct Phil Spector ended up marrying Ronnie Bennet of the Ronettes?
TRUE
User Answer Correct Robert Johnson was considered more advanced than most other Mississippi/Delta bluesmen?
TRUE
User Answer Correct Skiffle music is the British equivalent of early Rockabilly?
TRUE
User Answer Correct Surf music began as a transfer of the adrenaline from surfing to music.
TRUE
User Answer Correct The 1960 album G.I. Blues was a #1 hit on the charts for Elvis. The album ultimately spent a staggering 111 weeks on the charts?
TRUE
User Answer Correct The Beatles had sold 1 billion records by 1985; the most in history?
TRUE
User Answer Correct The Beatles hired Allen Klein as their manager in 1969?
TRUE
User Answer Correct The RCA-Victor, Decca, Columbia and Capitol record companies, known as the "big four," dominated music in the 1940s and 1950s.
TRUE
User Answer Correct Timothy Leary was known as the High Priest of Acid?
TRUE
arry White is famous for bringing the melodic element of singing back to soul music in the late 1970s. He is nicknamed the "Walrus of Love" due to the fact that his vocal style stays in the bass, or baritone range of the voice throughout most of his songs. Is true of the song "You're The First, The Last, My Everything"?
TRUE
tion 7:User Answer Correct Bruce Springsteen wrote most of "Because the Night" in 1976 and gave it to Patti Smith because he thought it would suit her voice. Patti filled in the remaining lyrics and had a huge hit with the song. At the time, the Boss (Springsteen) was in a legal battle with his manager, Mike Appel, that kept him from recording for almost 3 years. Several years later, Natalie Merchant had a hit with this song with 10,000 Maniacs. In Patti Smith's version of "Because the Night," the phrase "Because the Night" that is sung during the chorus is generally accented (somewhat exaggerated) throughout every chorus in the song?
TRUE
The first Beatles single for EMI was "Love Me Do" in 1962. Ringo, who had just joined the band, was expecting to play his first session as the permanent drummer with the Beatles, but was replaced at the last minute by a professional studio drummer, Andy White, because George Martin (the producer) wasn't confident that Ringo was good enough. Ringo still played on this recording, but he is playing percussion. Of the four percussion instruments listed below, identify what instrument is Ringo playing?
Tambourine
Which talented young female singer was teamed with Marvin Gaye for a string of successful duets?
Tammi Terrell
Johnny Cash had a great voice that was known to be distinctively low in the baritone register throughout most of his career. In the early stages of his career his voice was still unique, but was he always baritone? As you listen to "Cry, Cry, Cry" determine how we would classify the type of voice Johnny Cash had when he first signed to Sun Records in 1954 ...Please take note of the classical designations we usually use when describing the four standard voices.
Tenor (middle range, usually male)
ion 12:User Answer Correct By the time the Sex Pistols released "God Save the Queen" they had been banned from playing live anywhere in London, their records banned from being sold and radio stations refused to play their songs. The group creatively played on a boat on the river Thames behind the Queens palace. The river was the only place they weren't banned, but not for long!!! The Sex Pistols were arrested by the water police for noise pollution and disgracing the Queen's name in this song. The general message in "God Save the Queen" is?
That England should stop supporting the Monarchy and save the UK's everyday people.
User Answer Correct Which of the following songs did Elvis Presley record as his first regional hit for Sun Records (previously known as the Memphis Recording Serice) in July 1954?
That's Alright Mama
User Answer Correct The Coasters recorded which Leiber and Stoller song in 1951?
That's What The Good Book Says
Chapter 17 Acid Rock
The "Summer of Love" refers to the summer of 1967 and the social rebellion against white collar America when over one hundred thousand young people living in San Francisco renounced what they considered the establishment's ideals for society. As a result, a counter culture, otherwise known as the "hippie movement," emerged bringing a focus to the social elements of life with music, psychedelic drugs (especially LSD), philosophical exploration, sexual freedom, communal living and creative expression. Musically, we tend to trace the roots of the Summer of Love back to 1965 and the formation of the many bands that would define that famous summer two years later. The coming of age for psychedelic music (acid rock) was the "Human Be-in" held in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park in January 1967. This event really marks the birth of the hippie movement, acid rock and the multiple day rock festival.
Which of the following movies and TV shows did NOT feature Dusty Springfield's music?
The A-Team
The Meters unique style has influenced artists ranging from the Grateful Dead, Santana, the Rolling Stones and...?
The Allman Brothers
User Answer Correct The Meters unique style has influenced artists ranging from the Grateful Dead, Santana, the Rolling Stones and...?
The Allman Brothers
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
User Answer Correct 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
chapter 13 the beatles
The Beatles, nicknamed the "Fab Four" in their early career, had more impact on rock music socially, historically and musically than any other group or performer. They achieved an unprecedented number of hit songs, expanded the boundaries of rock music compositionally, musically and sonically, and their ever-changing image has influenced international fashion trends. By 1985, The Beatles had sold more albums than any other artist or band in history with sales exceeding one billion units. And, the excitement the Beatles generated throughout the world inspired youth pop culture for several generations. Their music later identified with the American counterculture (drugs, protest and social change) and had a profound effect on the society, which was going through a period of great social change in the mid-1960s.
The Ballad of Jed Clampett, by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, became the theme song for which famous TV series?
The Beverly Hillbillies
In 1966 Janis Joplin joined:
The Big Brother and Holding Co.
Janis Joplin joined which band in the year 1966?
The Big Brother and Holding Co.
User Answer Correct Janis Joplin joined which band in the year 1966? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
The Big Brother and Holding Co.
chapter 12
The British Invasion "The British Invasion" is the term used to describe the wave of British rock bands that dominated the American music charts primarily from 1964 to 1967. The characteristic sound of the British invasion was a blend of American blues, country and early rock and roll, fused with British pop and skiffle music. There were many British rock bands that became popular throughout the UK and Europe in the early 1960s, but only a handful entered the U.S. charts and had an impact on the direction rock music took in the mid to late 1960s. The first wave of British bands came primarily from Liverpool where the "beat boom" or "beat music" flourished, and then from Manchester, London and the rest of the United Kingdom.
Punk fashion, or anti-fashion was created by?
The Bromley Contingent and Malcolm McLaren
The Alice Cooper band were approached by producer Shep Gordon for a potential record deal at what famous LA club in 1969?
The Cheetah Club
User Answer Correct The Alice Cooper band were approached by producer Shep Gordon for a potential record deal at what famous LA club in 1969? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
The Cheetah Club
User Answer Correct Which band wrote the song "Searchin'" that reached #1 on the R&B charts and #3 on the pop charts in 1957?
The Coasters
User Answer Correct Which band wrote the song "Searchin'" that reached #1 on the R&B charts and #3 on the pop charts in 1957? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
The Coasters
James Brown becomes known as the hardest working man in show business and the Godfather of Soul. He uses the song "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" to introduce his new funk sound by making the drums and bass the most important instruments in his sound and making all other instruments (guitars and horn section) play very short notes with a groove. Brown references several dances from Dick Clark's American Bandstand in this song. Which of the following dances is NOT mentioned in "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag"?
The Cool Jerk
User Answer Correct Which band wrote and recorded the song California Uber Alles in protest of the then current Governor Jerry Brown?
The Dead Kennedys
"Bye, Bye Love" was recorded by who in 1957?
The Everly Brothers
The Four Tops were originally called...
The Four Aims
The rhythm section (or band)that played on all of the Motown records were known as...
The Funk Brothers
The song "Truckin'" was recorded by which group?
The Grateful Dead
Which San Francisco band played at Ken Kesey's "Acid Test" parties?
The Grateful Dead
Motorhead became excedingly popular and gained a massive following from what group?
The Hells Angels
Chicago bluesman McKinley Morganfield, nicknamed Muddy Waters, is credited with electrifying the Blues in the mid-1940s. By what other nickname was he known?
The Hoochie Coochie Man
User Answer Correct In 1969, Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood left which band to join the Small Faces?
The Jeff Beck Group
User Answer Correct The Jeff Beck group had a big influence on Led Zeppelin and:
The Jimi Hendrix Experience
According to the course text book, the Carter Family influenced which of the following artists?
The Kingston Trio Bill Monroe Woody Guthrie Bob Dylan
User Answer Correct Which British band experienced difficulty breaking through to the US scene because they had a four-year US travel ban due to violent behaviour on stage?
The Kinks
User Answer Correct Which of the following artists recorded Motown's first #1 hit "Please Mr. Postman"?
The Marvelettes
Which of the following recorded "Please Mr. Postman"?
The Marvelettes
What was the original name of the Beach Boys?
The Pendletones
Otis Redding was a singer for which of the following artists before forming his own band?
The Pinetoppers Little Richard Johnny Jenkins
Power Trios and Heavy Metal chapter 18
The Power Trio concept began in the mid 1960s to highlight the musical ability of the guitarist. The original lineup consisted of electric guitar, bass and drums with the guitarist pulling double duty playing both the rhythm and lead roles. The members of the group often shared the vocals, if there were any, but in some cases they were also the guitarist's responsibility. The rise of the power trio took place in England with two of rock and roll's greatest bands leading the way: Cream featuring Eric Clapton and, most famously, the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Heavy metal is an electric guitar-driven style of music that developed in Britain in the mid 1960s generally supported by powerful drum and bass rhythms. The guitarist's use of power chords and heavy, dark tonalities helped to define this style along with influences from classical music, the blues, and in many cases, an aggressive vocal style. Heavy metal lyrics and themes often portray darkness, evil, the apocalypse, negative imagery, war, political and religious themes; although in many cases these themes are made to be the focus due to negative media attention toward the style. One can describe the heavy metal music as high energy, generally loud and requiring a high level of technical proficiency from all of the musicians.
Ronnie Wood would ultimately leave the Faces to become a permanent member of which band?
The Rolling Stones
The New York Dolls were influenced by which British band?
The Rolling Stones
What British band influenced The New York Dolls?
The Rolling Stones
Select the groups that keyboardist Nicky Hopkins from QMS worked with...?
The Rolling Stones The Beatles The Kinks The Who
User Answer Correct Select the groups that keyboardist Nicky Hopkins from QMS worked with...?
The Rolling Stones The Beatles The Kinks The Who
Chapter 14: Rolling Stones and The Who
The Rolling Stones are one of the greatest rock and roll bands in history. Able to move with the times, they have maintained popularity with each generation, produced more than sixty albums and influenced trends in music for over forty-five years. Unlike many other British invasion bands of the same period, the Rolling Stones had a background steeped in the blues rather than English "beat music." The Who formed in London in 1964 as part of the hip "Mod" scene and donned strategically ripped jeans, pop icon t-shirts and a persona of intellectual rebellion. The band members embodied whatever was "in" on London's famous Carnaby Street and spoke out, through their music, about the troubles and declining social status of England's youth.
Malcolm McLaren formed and managed what famous British Punk band?
The Sex Pistols
User Answer Correct In 1976, what band covered the Stooges song "No Fun"? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
The Sex Pistols
User Answer Correct Malcolm McLaren managed which of the following bands? Type: Multiple SelectPoints Awarded: 0.500/1.000User Answer(s):
The Sex Pistols
User Answer Correct In addition to "Wipe Out," "Point Panic" was a charting hit for which group?
The Surfaris
User Answer Correct Andy Warhol was the manager for what American early punk band?
The Velvet Underground
User Answer Correct Andy Warhol was the manager for what American early punk band? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
The Velvet Underground
User Answer Correct What Punk band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame in 1996? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
The Velvet Underground
The song "I'm a Man of Constant Sorrow," which was used in the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou, is an excellent example of country music blended with Cajun and Zydeco music styles from the Southern regions of the USA. In this song an important Southern music device is used that influenced the honky tonk and Nashville styles of country music. This device involves the bass (lowest sounding instrument) playing what we call a "two feel" in music. Using your understanding of tempo (speed), which of the following answers best describes a two feel?
The bass sounds as if it is playing slower than the rest of the music.
"Space Oddity," released in 1969 (a play on the title Space Odyssy) by David Bowie: In a 2003 interview with Performing Songwriter magazine, Bowie explained: "In England, it was always presumed that it was written about the space landing, because it kind of came to prominence around the same time. But it actually wasn't. It was written because of going to see the film 2001 (Space Odyssy), which I found amazing. I was out of my gourd anyway, I was very stoned when I went to see it, several times, and it was really a revelation to me. It got the song flowing. It was picked up by the British television, and used as the background music for the landing itself. I'm sure they really weren't listening to the lyric at all (laughs). In the opening 1:10 of "Space Oddity" a single snare drum is heard interjecting sporadic accompaniments to help set the "spacey" mood. As you listen to the rest of the song, identify which of the following statements best represents what happens with the drums.
The drums go into a rock groove for the main body of the song and then gradually break down to cymbals and other drum-set special effects.
User Answer Correct Who did the "Big Four" of the 1940's and 1950's refer to?
The four major record labels
Who did the "Big Four" of the 1940's and 1950's refer to?
The four major record labels
A group formed as a guitar power trio means that...
The guitarist plays rhythm and lead guitar
In the song "We Shall Overcome," a Gospel song that was often used in the civil rights movement to bond and unite people together, inspired the soul artists of the 1950s and 1960s. What element of this song would have been inspirational to the soul musicians involved with the civil rights movement?
The lyrics
Listen to the Platters version of the song "Twilight Time" (the original was made by The Three Suns) and identify which instrument(s) do not appear in The Platters popular re-make of this 1940s classic.
The song "Honey Love" was banned from air play by many radio stations because it was considered too obscene. Many early rock 'n' roll songs met a similar fate because of the perceived references to sex in the lyrics. In "Honey Love" Clyde McPhatter sings "I need it," "I want it," "I'm gonna get it" and "I love it" how many times during the song?... the variations that end with "honey love" should also be counted!
The Everly Brothers' "Wake up Little Susie" was the first of four #1 hits for the duo. The song follows the country music formula of story telling where two teenagers miss their curfew after falling asleep (or so they say!) at a boring drive-in movie. The fact that the song even left a question about whether they fell asleep, or perhaps had sex, meant the song was banned from radio play on many stations. Really it's quite an innocent song that captures the essence of being a teenager in the 1950s. Listen to the song and determine which of the following things the singer and little Susie are NOT concerned about?
They don't have enough gas to get home
What fast picking technique does Dick Dale use for guitar playing?
Tremolo
"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
"The British Invasion" is the term used to describe the wave of British rock bands that dominated the American charts primarily from 1964 to 1967.
True
Alan Freed coined the term "Rock 'n' Roll" on his New York radio show, the Rock 'n' Roll House Party, in 1954?
True
Aldous Huxley's book The Doors of Perception was an influence on the naming of the band The Doors.1
True
Another blues and early rock device that we have not experienced yet in this course is "stop time." Stop time is when there is a riff followed by a break in the music for the vocals. Does the beginning of each verse of "Blue Suede Shoes" use stop time? (true = yes, false = no)
True
Berry Gordy demanded perfection from his artist and expected flawless performances in the studio and on the stage
True
Brian Epstein, the Beatles manager, died in 1967 from an overdose of sleeping pills.
True
Elvis' extended run of Las Vegas shows began in 1970 at the International Hotel.
True
Hank Williams was only 29 years old when he died of Tuberculosis?
True
Iggy Pop was a drummer before he became a lead singer.
True
In 1994, Bob Dylan became the first person to appear on MTV unplugged.
True
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida was originally supposed to be titled In The Garden of Eden.
True
Isaac Hayes voiced the character "Chef" on the animated TV series Southpark?
True
It was at Liverpool's famous Cavern Club that Brian Epstien discovered the Beatles?
True
Jethro Tull named themselves after the 18th century farmer who invented the seed plow?
True
Jimi Hendrix and Patti Smith both had success with the song "Hey Joe."
True
Jimi Hendrix described his guitar playing as "Earth and Space". Earth is all the chord changes and rhythms, and space is everything on top (the solo itself)?
True
Jimi Hendrix is listed at #1 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 greatest guitarists of all time?
True
Jimi Hendrix is listed at the top (#1) on Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 greatest guitarists of all time?
True
Judas Priest named their band after the Bob Dylan song "The Ballad of Frankie Lee and Judas Priest"?
True
Keith Moon was only 17 years old when he joined The Who
True
Lou Reed, a member of Velvet Underground, worked at Aldon Music?
True
Many consider Bob Dylan to be the most influential folk singer/songwriter of the twentieth century?
True
Martha Reeves originally worked for Berry Gordy as a secretary before being signed as an artist with her group the Vandellas.
True
One of the first genres of Rock to adopt the electric bass iuniversally was Surf Music?
True
Phil Spector produced the Concert for Bangla Desh with Beatle George Harrison in 1972.
True
Prince wrote all of the music and played all of the instruments for his debut album?
True
Purple Rain (the movie that accompanied the album of the same name) features two bands, the Revolution and The Time, that prince played in at the time of filming?
True
Rocket 88 is considered by many to be the first rock 'n' roll song?
True
Rolling Stone magazine lists James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix as the greatest guitarist of the twentieth century.
True
Rolling Stone magazine lists James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix as the greatest guitarist of the twentieth century. Type: True or False Points
True
Surf music began as a transfer of the adrenaline from surfing to music.
True
The 1960 album G.I. Blues was a #1 hit on the charts for Elvis. The album ultimately spent a staggering 111 weeks on the charts?
True
The Beatles began as an amateur skiffle group in Liverpool known as the Quarrymen?
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 Ronettes were dubbed the first Bad Girls of Rock 'n' Roll?
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 term "spiritual" can be identified with the deep south?
True
When Brian Jones left the Rolling Stones in 1969, it was Mick Taylor who replaced him?
True
n 16:User Answer Correct "Ace of Spades is Motörhead's most famous song; it is about gambling and risks. Lemmy recalled writing the song in an interview with Mojo magazine February 2011: "'Ace of Spades' is unbeatable, apparently, but I never knew it was such a good song. Writing it was just a word-exercise on gambling, all the clichés. I'm glad we got famous for that rather than for some turkey, but I sang 'the eight of spades' for two years and nobody noticed." What is NOT in Motörhead's "Ace of Spades"?
Vocal harmonies
ion 11:User Answer Correct The song "Anarchy in the UK" by the Sex Pistols was written to inspire teens and young adults in England to stand up and protest against the idea that the Monarchy (royal family), Government and "high society" figures (Lords, Dukes etc...) could continue to live a life of luxury and allow the country to fall into disrepair, especially ignoring the poverty of it's youth. Supporting his claim of Anarchy in the UK, Johnny Rotten sings about which of the following? (Identify all for a correct answers)
Wanting to destroyusing the NMEThe IRA
User Answer Correct Which of the following songs were hits for the Animals?
We Gotta Get Outa This Place House of the Rising Sun Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
The story of Stagger Lee is based on a real person and event and has evolved into a legendary story depicted in many blues songs. The story also changes, or becomes more elaborate, depending on the interpretation of the singer. Here is the original newspaper article that inspired the song: "SHOT IN CURTIS'S PLACE" St Louis Globe-Democrat, December 26, 1895... "William Lyons, 25, coloured, a levee hand, living at 1410 Morgan Street, was shot in the abdomen yesterday evening at 10 o'clock in the saloon of Bill Curtis, at Eleventh and Morgan streets, by Lee Sheldon, also coloured. "Both parties, it seems, had been drinking, and were feeling in exuberant spirits. Lyons and Sheldon were friends and were talking together. The discussion drifted to politics, and an argument was started, the conclusion of which was that Lyons snatched Sheldon's hat from his head. "The latter indignantly demanded its return. Lyons refused, and Sheldon drew his revolver and shot Lyons in the abdomen [...] When his victim fell to the floor, Sheldon took his hat from the hand of the wounded man and coolly walked away." In the version by Champion Jack Dupree follow the story and match the correct lyrics to the following questions:
What instrument leads the song until the vocals enter? : Saxophone What instrument keeps the rhythm in the song? : Drums Who is Stagger Lee's gambling partner? : Billy Lyon Stagger Lee says he is going to kill his friend who pleads he has... : Two children and a wife Who does the singer want by his grave at his funeral? : 10,000 women Who does the singer want to play the blues at his funeral? : Louis Armstrong
"I Just Can't Help Believing" is a song that Elvis covered in his That's The Way It Islive concert movie and album recorded and filmed at the International Hotel in Las Vegas in 1970.You may be interested to know that it was recorded and released a year earlier with Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy singing! Match the lyrics and facts about "I Just Can't Help Believing" to the correct answers.
When she smiles up soft and gentle : Verse 1 When she's lying close beside me : Verse 2 When she slips her hand in my hand : Verse 3 When she's whispering her magic : Verse 4 Organ, electric guitar, bass and drums : Introduction of "I Just Can't Help Believing" Choir, full band and brass : Ending of "I Just Can't Help Believing"
In the Kingston Trio 1961 hit song "It Was a Very Good Year," lead singer Bob Shane reflects on his youth and the fond memories of various girlfriends and living life to the fullest over the years. Ironically, Bob was only 27 years old when he recorded "It Was a Very Good Year." The song was actually written by Ervin Drake and was inspiring to Frank Sinatra when he heard Bob Shane's soft crooning voice. Sinatra recorded the song in 1965 with a full orchestra backing him and won a Grammy award for best male vocals for his version. As you listen to Bob Shane sing "It Was a Very Good Year" match the years to the correct memories.
When the singer was 17 it was a very good year for? : Small town girls and soft summer nights When the singer was 21 it was a very good year for? : City Girls who lived up the stairs When the singer was 35 it was a very good year for? : Blue blooded girls of independent means When the singer was in the autumn of his years he thinks of his life as? : Vintage wine from fine old kegs The solo interludes use : Whistling The introduction uses : Guitar
User Answer Correct Which of the following Folk standards, written by Pete Seeger, was also a hit for The Kingston Trio?
Where Have All The Flowers Gone
Which of the following Folk standards, written by Pete Seeger, was also a hit for The Kingston Trio?
Where Have All The Flowers Gone
User Answer Correct When did Elvis met his future wife Priscilla Beaulieu?
While serving in the US Army
When did Elvis met his future wife Priscilla Beaulieu?
While serving in the US Army
tion 4:User Answer Correct The New York Dolls "Personality Crisis" is a self-descriptive proto-punk classic featuring Johnny Thunders' trademark guitar riffs and a David Johansen vocal style that presages Johnny Rotten. With this song the New York Dolls paved the way for not only punk, but also glam-metal and new wave. As you listen to "Personality Crisis," which of the following sound effects are included?
Whistles
Who, from the following list of Blues artists, was an artist and staff writer for Chess Records?
Willie Dixon
tion 8:User Answer Correct The song "Dolly Dagger" was released after Jimi Hendrix passed away and has a more aggressive funky feel (this is where Hendrix was going with his next album). As with most funk and soul music, this song makes use of percussion. Which percussion instrument was NOT used in this Jimi Hendrix song?
Xylophone
Hank William's song "Move it on Over" carries traits of early rockabilly, a style of rock 'n' roll about to be born that had one foot in the rock genre and the other in country music. In this song are there any elements of our blues call and response style where a line of a verse or chorus is repeated to reinforce that lyric?
Yes
The lyrics to "Down the Dirt Road Blues" by Charlie Patton may be difficult to interpret at times due to the slurred and mumbled approach to singing the lyrics. However, in this recording does Charlie Patton keep to the call and response style of blues throughout the song?
Yes
The song "Poor Little Fool" by Ricky Nelson was the first song to be #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 when the Hot 100 was introduced in 1958. In the 1950s, many singers were considered to be crooners. Crooning is a male vocal style of singing in a delicate, sweet, sentimental way. Listening to Ricky Nelson sing this song, would we consider him to be a crooner?
Yes
estion 5:User Answer Correct Jimi Hendrix's version of the "Star Spangled Banner" is quite poignant because obviously he feels patriotic about his country, but there are some underlying themes if you listen carefully. The destructive explosions on the guitar are a protest to the war in Vietnam, and his sadness for innocent lives being lost is represented by the "taps" theme at 2:40. He also plays part of the melody in a minor key ("our flag was still there") to represent that although he loves his country, he recognizes that there are some things that need fixing and healing in order to move forward. The performance of this at Woodstock in 1969 must have been a very moving moment. Through all the craziness, guitar soloing and sounds of destruction, Hendrix makes the National Anthem still hold true. The question is... Does Hendrix actually play the whole National Anthem (sing the lyrics in your head as he plays to find out)?
Yes
After the break up of the Beatles in 1970 all four members released solo albums. John expressed his frustration at the time through some of the songs he recorded with the Plastic Ono Band. Listen carefully to the lyrics in the song "How Do You Sleep." John sends a not very nice message to Paul McCartney telling him that all he's ever done was...?
Yesterday
John Wesley Hardin rode through Texas, leaving 24 dead men behind him (Hardin' claimed to have killed 44), and historians document his first kill in a gunfight at age 15. Hardin was so feared during his heyday that Texas mothers used to frighten unruly children with the threat, "Be careful - 'case ole Wes Hardin gets ya!" Bob Dylan was intrigued by the wild west and the cowboys and outlaws that became famous in that time so he wrote several songs to capture the spirit of that era. In the song "John Wesley Harding," one of Dylan's first country recordings, what instrument plays the solo after the first verse?
harmonica
Robert Johnson was considered a genius of the blues guitar combining strumming, slide work and solo lines all at the same time. In this example, Ramblin' on my Mind, Robert Johnson sings in one verse that "I got the blues about..."
miss so-and-so and the child got the blues about me
CHAPTER 14 listening assigment
mus 125
chapter 10 listening assignment
mus 125
chapter 10 quiz
mus 125
chapter 11 graded quiz
mus 125
Chapter 8: Folk Music
mus 125 The best description of folk music is "music by the people, for the people." Traditionally folk was a kind of music passed on orally through family and generations, rather than music formally composed or written down. The composers of folk music are often anonymous with much of the recorded and published folk music categorized as "traditional." Folk music gets its title from folklore, meaning that the music generally represents common themes, traditions, nostalgia, social topics and community. The music often involves group partici- pation and is rarely about elevating an artist to stardom. The performers are in many cases amateur, and they do not produce the majority of their music to make a profit. Protest music that introduced political themes, and the folk revival of the 1950s and 1960s, brought folk music into mainstream popularity, but it also provided a vehicle for the music industry to capitalize on this centuries-old form of music. Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and their associated groups are the pivotal figures to the folk revival that saw artists like The Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul and Mary, Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell rise to fame.
What English City was Black Sabbath formed in?
Birmingham
The Clash are famous for infusing reggae, Funk and Rap into their punk music.
True
The Ramones are often considered to be the first punk rock band.
True
Buddy Holly's "Not Fade Away" makes use of the Bo Diddley drum beat made famous by, of course, Bo Diddley in his signature song just a couple of years earlier. There have also been several very successful cover versions of "Not Fade Away" by the Rolling Stones, Rush, The Grateful Dead and Florence and the Machine (on the 2011 album Rave On Buddy Holly celebrating Buddy's 75th birthday). Which other musical elements of the song line up with the drumbeat?
Backing vocals and guitar
The Spencer Davis Group often played cover songs that other bands made famous and also served as one of the most in demand opening acts for other popular British Rock bands. The song "Gimme Some Lovin'" was one of the Spencer Davis Group's original songs and features a catchy hook (memorable phrase or lick) in which instrument?
Bass
MTV named Judas Priest the second most influential Heavy Metal band behind...
Black Sabbath
"Superstition" was the first major breakthrough song to the pop charts for Stevie Wonder who rose quickly to the #1 spot in the USA. The funky guitar that people think they hear on this song is actually a keyboard (a Hohner Clavinet D6 keyboard). What instrument plays solo in to create the funky groove in the opening of Stevie Wonder's "Superstition"?
Drums
What instrument did Iggy Pop play before he became a lead singer?
Drums
In the space of five months in 1977 the Sex Pistols were associated with three record companies. Identify the correct order that the Sex Pistols were with these companies
EMI, A&M, Virgin
"Pinball Wizard" is a song from the Who's Tommy, which is considered to be the first "Rock Opera." Tommy is about a young man who is deaf, dumb, and blind, but becomes a pinball champion. Tommy was made into a movie in 1975 starring Jack Nicholson, Ann Margaret, Tina Turner, and Roger Daltrey (who played Tommy). Listen to "Pinball Wizard" and determine if it includes sampled sounds of a pinball machine. (True = yes, False = no)
FALSE
Who of the following artists did Dick Clark discover?
Fabian Frankie Avalon Buddy Holly Ricky Nelson Chubby Checker
Country Music is a more significant influence on the development of Rock and Roll than Blues Music?
False
Freddie King's instrumental Blues hit "Hide Away" is named after a famous blues venue in the Mississippi Delta.
False
Timothy Leary was a professor as which Ivy League school?
Harvard
Question 5:User Answer Correct Wilson Picket is known for his strong funk infused soul style. He also employs a group of instruments to reinforce the sound and style of his music. What group of instruments is featured behind Wilson Picket in the song "The Midnight Hour"?
Horns (saxes and brass)
The first hit song for The Who was?
I Can't Explain
User Answer Correct 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
Which of the following songs did Johnny Cash write and record?
I Walk The Line
User Answer Correct Which Rolling Stone member stated that "two guitars should sound like one guy with four hands"?
Keith Richards
Surf Music
Surf music began as a transfer of the adrenaline from surfing to music, especially through the electric guitar. The surf style branched into exotic harmonies with vocals inspired by the doo-wop and girl group sound, and themes about surfing, girls, hot rods and the California beach life. The music is not only inherently Californian, but it also evolved completely in southern California before bursting onto a national level with The Beach Boys. The great guitar builder Leo Fender worked closely with many surf artists, especially Dick Dale, and made resulting improvements to his guitars and amplifiers that would further rock music as a whole. With the popularity of Fender's Precision Bass, surf music became one of the first genres to universally adopt the electric bass.
Carl Perkins sang the duet "Get It" with Paul McCartney on McCartney's 1985 Tug Of War album?
TRUE
The Stooges began their career in 1967 as:
The Psychedelic Stooges
User Answer Correct Which band is often considered the first real Punk rock band? Type: Multiple ChoicePoints Awarded: 1.000/1.000User Answer(s):
The Ramones
Which band is often considered the first real Punk rock band?
The Ramones
"My Ding-a-Ling" was the only song that made it to #1 on the Billboard charts for Chuck Berry. It's great that he finally had a hit make it to the #1 spot, but, unfortunate that after writing so many of rock 'n' roll's pioneering songs, it's this song based on sexual innuendo, that tops the charts! As you listen to the song "My Ding-a-Ling" who does he dedicate one of the verses to?
Those who would not sing
User Answer Correct What fast picking technique does Dick Dale use for guitar playing?
Tremolo
"Masters of War" is a pacifist song against war?
True
Jan and Dean's "Surf City" became a national #1 hit in 1963?
True
The song "Ring of Fire" was written by June Carter and Merle Kilgore and made internationally popular by Johnny Cash. June Carter apparently wrote the lyrics about her fiery relationship with Johnny Cash. This song introduces a mariachi band to rock 'n' roll for the very first time playing the popular instrumental "hook" that ties the song together. Typically mariachi bands are comprised of a variety of string instruments and trumpets. But, what instruments make up this mariachi band?
Trumpets and other brass instruments
tion 4:User Answer Correct "Little Wing" demonstrates Hendrix's ability to play sensitively and in his mind carried a metallic quality which allowed him to glide over the song with great sweeping/flowing guitar lines. The actual metallic sound that he uses to support the song though, is?
Tuned bells
The Beatles do away with the standard rock 'n' roll instruments in "Eleanor Rigby" in an attempt to bridge the gap between rock and classical music. The supporting instruments in "Eleanor Rigby" are...
Violins, Violas, Cellos
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles' song "Got a Job" was a direct response to the song "Get a Job" by the Silhouettes. In this song, the character has a job even though the boss is a slob. Also according to the lyrics what needs to be done after cleaning the dirty floors?
Wash the windows and the doors
Question 4:User Answer Correct Otis Redding's biggest hit came after his death (his whole band died in a plane crash in 1967) and brought a style of soul music that didn't have to necessarily focus on civil rights as much as lifestyle and relaxing, feel-good music. In the beginning of "Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay" a sound effect of the ocean is employed to reinforce the relaxed feel. Listen to the song and identify the instrument/sound used for the solo.
Whistling
Identify the two hit songs by The Who.
Who Are You and My Generation
User Answer Correct What Blues artist, known for his philanthropy in the blues community, is credited with creating the Blues Heaven Foundation?
Willie Dixon
Whose band are known as The Texas Playboys?
Bob Wills
Memphis Blues (written in 1909 and published in 1912) is credited as the first published blues song and makes use of the stride piano style where the pianists' left hand plays big interval leaps in the bass range. Although this style of piano playing was commonly found in brothels and saloons, it was composed in this case as an election campaign song for Mr. Edward H. Crump when he ran for Mayor of Memphis. W.C. Handy changed the lyrics after the campaign from supporting Mr. Crump to the words you hear in this version in protest of Mr. Crump closing the brothels (where piano players frequently worked) in an effort to clean up the city.
Easy Riders
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
In the Eck Robertson version of the song "Sally Goodin'" the violin is the solo and most important instrument. In the Chieftains version the violin is still prominent, but typical Celtic instruments such as the uilleann pipes, flute, and guitar that made their way into early country music are also featured. Listen to the two versions of the song and identify if lyrics are present in one, or both of the versions. True (yes, there are lyrics) or False (no lyrics)
FALSE
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
Which influential Country artist ushered Country music into the modern era?
Hank Williams
Chess Records in Chicago discovered many electric blues artists in the 1950s and 1960s. Which two brothers founded this record company?
Leonard and Phil
Bo Diddley is famous for grooving on just one chord and using reverb and echo units that he built himself. He also created a beat called the Bo Diddley beat, which is used throughout this song. In this song Bo Diddley sings about gifts he is going to give his girlfriend. Identify all the gifts he mentions from the list below.
Sunday hat Sunday coat Diamond Ring
Did syncopated rhythms taken from traditional African music have an influence on Bo Diddley creating the "Bo Diddley Beat"?
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
John Lee Hooker is often referred to as the last link to the (early) Delta blues and preferred to still perform by himself after he adopted the electric guitar as his primary instrument. In many recordings you can hear him tapping the body of the guitar, or stomping on the floor with his foot. Hooker was a master of using the old blues traditions in a modern blues world, which made him an intriguing performer and very popular. Listen to the guitar in "Boogie Chillun'" and determine whether this is a riff based blues, or a call and response style blues?
This is a riff based blues
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