Music 125 History Of Rock And Roll
The Beach Boys first number one hit was:
"I Get Around"
Which song did Phil Spector consider a failure, leading him to retire from the music business?
"River Deep, Mountain High"
Connor Oberst, Jim James, Mike Mogis, and M. Ward all collaborated to form the indie "supergroup": Arcade Fire Monsters of Folk Wilco Bright Eyes Question 2 In the 2000s, the female voice thrived in mainstream rock as women found new avenues to assert their musical perspectives. True False Question 3 Amy Lee is a vocalist who fronts the band: Hoobastank Nickelback Evanescence Linkin Park Question 4 Who of the following broke through in the 2000s as a solo vocalist in the duo Gnarls Barkley? Lil Wayne Kanye West Cee-Lo Green André 3000 Question 5 Many country artists incorporated rock styles into their songs in the 2000s. True False IncorrectQuestion 6 Which of the following groups is fronted by singer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Martin? The Roots Nickelback Maroon 5 Coldplay Question 7 Who of the following was the winner of the first season of American Idol? Avril Lavigne Carrie Underwood P!nk Kelly Clarkson Question 8 Rick Rubin produced a series of records for which of the following groups? Mumford and Sons Evanescence The Avett Brothers The Lumineers Question 9 The rise of Internet commerce had no effect on independent record stores. True False Question 10 Which of the following is a trademark instrument for Sufjan Stevens? guitar drums bass banjo
1.(NOT) Bright Eyes 2.True 3.Evanescence 4.Cee-Lo Green 5.True 6.(NOT) Maroon 5 7.Kelly Clarkson 8.The Avett Brothers 9.false 10.banjo
Question 1 Why was Bon Jovi NOT considered a heavy metal band by some? It had too much of a country music influence. It did not write its own songs. Heavy metal fans considered the band's sound too pop-oriented. Its albums and hit songs were on top of the charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. Question 2 The most important rap label of the early 1980s was Sugar Hill. True False Question 3 Surfer Rosa and Doolittle were wildly successful albums in England and became landmarks of the American indie scene in the late 1980s for which band? Dinosaur Jr. Sebadoah The Cure the Pixies Question 4 "Master of the record" was a nickname for: Grandmaster Flash Kool Herc Afrika Bambaataa KRS-One Question 5 The negative stereotypes of heavy metal fans include: laziness, vulgarity, and ignorance loyalty and dedication sensitivity and faithfulness to bands rejection of the status quo Question 6 During the early years of hip-hop, there were no hip-hop records and it was strictly a live affair that you had to experience in person. True False Question 7 Which band wore makeup, outrageous clothes, and heavily teased hair? Mötley Crüe Nirvana the Pixies Alice in Chains Question 8 Megadeth is an example of: hair metal thrash metal speed metal blues metal Question 9 The song "Teen Age Riot" was iconic for which of the following bands? R.E.M. Dinosaur Jr. The Smiths Sonic Youth Question 10 Which group is cited as the earliest form of heavy metal? Black Sabbath KISS Iron Butterfly Def Leppard
1.Heavy metal fans considered the band's sound too pop-oriented. 2.True 3.the Pixies 4.Afrika Bambaataa 5.laziness, vulgarity, and ignorance 6.true 7.Mötley Crüe 8.thrash metal 9.Sonic Youth 10.Black Sabbath
Question 1 Tom Morello was the guitarist for: Rage Against the Machine Marilyn Manson Beck Limp Bizkit Question 2 In the early 1990s, punk music entered the mainstream. True False Question 3 Which band brought the seven-string guitar into the rock-rap style of music? System of a Down Yo La Tengo Korn Limp Bizkit Question 4 Who of the following had several songs featured on the Good Will Hunting soundtrack and was nominated for an Academy Award? Stephen Malkmus Mac McCaughan Elliot Smith Robert Pollard Question 5 Which of the following bands blended traditional Jamaican music into their songs? Green Day Sublime The Offspring Blink-182 Question 6 "Buddy Holly" served as a Top-40 hit for Foo Fighters. True False Question 7 Faith No More and the Red Hot Chili Peppers both grew out of Seattle's alternative scene. True False Question 8 The idea of blending country music and rock was an entirely new concept in the 1990s. True False Question 9 The bassist Flea played in which of the following bands? Alice in Chains Faith No More The Red Hot Chili Peppers Stone Temple Pilots Question 10 Nirvana's album ________________ launched the alternative rock boom in the 1990s. Unplugged in New York Nevermind Vitology In Utero
1.Rage Against the Machine 2.True 3.Korn 4.Elliot Smith 5.Sublime 6.False 7.False 8.False 9. The Red Hot Chili Peppers 10. Nevermind
Question 1 Ronald Reagan's administration used Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." as a tribute to American pride and traditional values. True False Question 2 1 / 1 pts After Phil Collins left Genesis in the 1970s, Peter Gabriel took over the lead vocal duties for the group. True False Question 3 1 / 1 pts "The Reflex" was a groundbreaking video by: ABC A Flock of Seagulls Bow Wow Wow Duran Duran Question 4 1 / 1 pts Which Bangles' hit song was actually written by Prince? "Walk Like an Egyptian" "Change of Heart" "Time After Time" "Manic Monday" Question 5 1 / 1 pts The Traveling Wilburys included all of the following musicians EXCEPT: George Harrison John Mellencamp Tom Petty Jeff Lynne IncorrectQuestion 6 0 / 1 pts "We Got the Beat" and "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" are both songs by the Go-Go's. True False Question 7 1 / 1 pts Which Michael Jackson song was a duet with Paul McCartney? "Beat It" "The Girl is Mine" "The Man in the Mirror" "The Way You Make Me Feel" Question 8 1 / 1 pts Prince's musical roots are in what style of music? southern soul '70s black pop and funk '60s-style Motown disco Question 9 1 / 1 pts Which Peter Gabriel song is a tribute to hokum blues? "Sledgehammer" "Big Time" "Heat of the Moment" "Silent Running" Question 10 1 / 1 pts Janet Jackson was a regular on which television sitcom? Sanford and Son The Cosby Show Who's The Boss? Good Times
1.True 2.False 3.Duran Duran 4.Maniac Monday 5.John Mellencamp 6.True 7.The Girl is Mine 8.'70s black pop and funk 9."Sledgehammer" 10.Good Times
Question 1 Both Hootie and the Blowfish and Counting Crows made prominent references to Bob Dylan in their hit songs during the 1990s. True False Question 2 The two most important boy bands during the late 1990s were the Backstreet Boys and Boyz II Men. True False Question 3 Experts claimed that the digital sound of CDs was inferior to the analog sound of records or tapes. True False Question 4 All of the following are true regarding roots rockers EXCEPT they: focused their songs on much more pop-driven sounds emphasized folk rock influences continued the punk attitude of going against the status quo did not use heavy distortion on guitars Question 5 The song "You Oughta Know" references which personal experience? the female perspective of the male-dominated music industry angry frustration after a romantic breakup falling in love with a "bad boy" a realistic portrayal of rap Question 6 Jagged Little Pill represents the debut album for Sarah McLachlan True False Question 7 Death Row Records was owned by: Dr. Dre Suge Knight P. Diddy Tupac Shakur Question 8 Classic-rock radio succeeded because: there was a lack of new talent in the late 1980s on pop radio songs from the 1960s and '70s were dominating the pop charts in the 1980s it appealed to the same people buying CD reissues older listeners preferred classic rock to new music Question 9 Who of the following produced Eminem's breakthrough album The Slim Shady? Dr. Dre Puff Daddy Snoop Doggy Dogg Biz Markie Question 10 Which individual sold album-oriented rock formats as prepackaged products? Fred Jacobs Adam Duritz Kenneth Edmunds Lee Abrams
1.True 2.False 3.False 4.continued the punk attitude of going against the status quo 5.angry frustration after a romantic breakup 6.False 7.Suge Knight 8. it appealed to the same people buying CD reissues 9.Dr.Dre 10.Lee Abrams
The Rock and Roll Party was
Alan Freed's radio show in New York
The business partnership between Atlantic and Stax dissolved in part due to:
Atlantic actually owning the master tapes for Stax recordings under contract
All of the following where professional songwriters at the Brill Building EXCEPT
Avalon and Vinton
"Eve of Destruction" was recorded by:
Barry McGuire
Which 1950s movie featured Bill Haleys "We're Gonna" Rock around the clock
Black Board Jungle
Who was the first host of American Bandstand
Bob Horn
Many Stax recordings depended on their studio band called:
Booker T. & the MG's
An important component of the Beach Boys success was
Brian Wilson's production and writing
Both the Beach Boys and the Beatles were on which U.S. record label?
Capitol
Which musician was responsible for bringing Jimi Hendrix to London?
Chas Chandler
Alan Freed began his career in
Cleveland
Aretha Franklin's first record contract was with which label?
Columbia
Which member of the Supremes left the group in 1969 to focus on a solo career?
Diana Ross
Female singers had been completely absent from teen pop before the girl groups of the 1960's
False
John Lennon encouraged listeners to think of Sgt. Pepper as a concept album.
False
The "delayed backbeat" is a concept specific to the Chess record label.
False
The Beach Boys "Surfing USA" is a clearly reworked version of Chuck Berrys "Memphis"
False
The Beach Boys formed Apple Records when they decided to take over their own business affairs.
False
The Four Seasons represented a New York-based act whose success was affected negatively by the British invasion.
False
Little Richards aggressive piano playing and wild man were a direct contrast to:
Fat Domino
Elvis's first single for RCA was
Heartbreak Hotel
How does Cream adapt the blues form in "Sunshine of Your Love"?
It doubles the 12-bar blues pattern to 24 measures.
The lead singer of the Doors was:
Jim Morrison
Which of the following labels did Columbia revive in the 1950s to explore new R&B markets?
Okeh
All of the following events affected the first wave of rock and roll EXCEPT
Pat Boone and his first rock and roll hit song
All of the following events affects the first wave of rock and roll except
Pat Boone had his first rock and roll hit song
The Beach Boys' song "God Only Knows" was once called the "perfect" pop song by which individual?
Paul McCartney
Elvis Presley contract was bought by
RCA Records
elvis Presleys contract was bought by
RCA Records
All of the following are an example of Chicago Blues musicians EXCEPT
Robert Johnson
Who started sun records in Memphis
Sam Phillips
"Be my Baby" was a hit for
The Ronettes
Which song helped Simon and Garfunkel re-emerge as successful folk-rock musicians?
The Sounds of Silence"
All of the following were populist characteristics of the folk song movement EXCEPT:
The folk music singers prowess and image among the audiance
"BubbleGum music" is a term used to describe the music that emerged from teen idols in the late 1950's
True
By the end of the 1950's, the national audience for popular music had shifted from radio to television
True
Country Music is a regional style that is associated with the southeast and Appalachia
True
In the early 1960s, Stax was a much smaller operation than Motown.
True
Jimi Hendrix first made his mark on the London psychedelic scene.
True
Marvin Gaye initially sought a career as a pop crooner in the vein of Frank Sinatra and Nat "King" Cole.
True
Most garage bands did not have more than one hit.
True
Most of rocks originaters and many of the independent labels they worked for were out of the music business by 1960
True
One of the key components of folk music that attracted many listeners was a populist character
True
One of the key components of folk music that attracted many listeners was its populist character
True
The first singing cowboy was know as Roy Acuff
True
The quintessential Motown girl group in the 1960s was the Temptations.
True
Bob Dylan's idol was:
Woody Guthrie
Musically, "White Rabbit" by Jefferson Airplane is based on:
a Spanish bolero
In the early 1950's many folk musicians ran into problems due to
accusations of Communism
The primary target audience for psychedelic music was intended to be:
college-age listeners
The intermingling of soldiers from all regions of the United States helped spread the popularity of
country and western
Early in his career Elvis was marketed as
country and western artists
All of the following are musical features of James Brown's "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, Pt. I" EXCEPT:
doo-wop-style backup vocals
Along with Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and Little Richard were killed in the same plane crash
false
Elvis is best thought of as a songwriter who wrote in a variety of pop genres
false
The country and western chart was originally called
hillbilly
Ralph Peer made early recordings of which type of music
hillbilly music
Dick Dale was known for:
his trademark fast tremolos on the guitar
Teen Idols were marketed primarily as
ideal boyfriends
Which aspects of "Leader of the Pack" indicate it is a playlist
it contains a story line and an epilogue
The music of Louis Jordon and his Tympany is an example of?
jump blues
Which of the following was a trademark of Little Richards music
magical singing
The role of the A&R man was to
organize and coordinate the professionals involved in recording
Frank Sinatra began his musical career as a
singer in big bands
Early songs by Bob Dylan focused on
social injustices
What did the Acuff-Rose publishing firm rely on for sale of it music
song recorded and performed by country artists
As a song "Roll over Beethoven" celebrates
teenage listening to rhythm and blues
All of the following are examples of girl groups EXCEPT
the DRIFTERS
Which group of friends organized psychedelic dances at ballrooms in San Francisco?
the Family Dog
John Sebastian was a member of which New York-based band?
the Lovin' Spoonful
Which of the following can be said about Bob Dylan and Joan Baez during the folk revival
they had 40 albums
What did ASCAP represent during the payola scam
traditional pop songwriters
It was a common practice for major record labels to watch the country and western charts for hits and then cover those songs for the pop market
true
Which instrument was NOT typical in folk rock?
trumpet
All of the following was true about Tin Pan Alley except
was developed in a regional style of music
As a result of the payola scandal, Alan Freed
was run out of the music business
