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Q: During the 2000s the sound track to the movie 0 Brother, Where Art Thou? was influential in exhibiting a renewed interest in music with a strong electric base.
Q: was a rap show on MIV dedicated to playing rap videos exclusively.
Q: The most famous hip-hop group to perform using traditional rock instrumentation was the Roots.
Q: How did the concept album in rock music develop during the 1970s? Which musicians worked in the medium of concept albums, and what different approaches did these artists take on their albums? What previous work and influences directed the development of concept albums during the decade?
Q: Vince Neil and Tommy Lee are both members of which band?
Q: After Wilco signed with a major record label, they lost the support of the indie community.
Q: Address the concept of the "hippie aesthetic." How does this idea relate to both musical and nonmusical elements? How was it manifested in the music of the 1970s? Be sure to cite specific bands, albums, and songs to help support your argument.
Q: What was "college rock"?
Q: The most important country singer to emerge from American Idol was Scott McCreedy.
Q: Who took control of American popular music as the first wave of rock and roll ended?
Q: Discuss how classical music became an important factor in rock music in the 1970s. How were musicians influenced by classical music? How did they emulate it in their songs or directly utilize it? Cite specific bands, albums, and songs in your answer.
Q: -c--c-- was probably the most flamboyant performer in the early years of rock and roll.
Q: Who was Ian MacKaye?
Q: In the 2000s, the female voice thrived in mainstream rock as women found new avenues to assert their musical perspectives.
Q: Why did rhythm and blues artists often opt for a flat fee for their recordings?
Q: Name two bands that were important to the Twin Cities punk scene.
Q: Many country artists incorporated rock styles into their songs in the 2000s.
Q: Whom did BMI represent during the payola scandal?
Q: Trading music through Napster and other peer-to-peer services was legal.
Q: Why did Sam Phillips sell Elvis's contract? ANS:
Q: How were rap and heavy metal similar during the 1980s?
Q: The rise of Internet commerce had no effect on independent record stores.
Q: How was Elvis's image and music used to appeal to a wider audience?
Q: The song "Rapper's Delight" samples the song by Chic.
Q: An MP3 is a highly compressed format that can greatly reduce the size of a music file.
Q: How was Buddy Holly influential as a songwriter?
Q: How was Def Jam Records similar to Motown?
Q: List one way that Phil Spector had involvement with Beatles-related projects.
Q: After leaving Black Sabbath, went on to a successful solo career working with guitarist Randy Rhoads.
Q: Compare the mainstream rock styles of Maroon 5 and John Mayer What are the significant musical differences between their styles? Which production features also distinguish these two artists' albums?
Q: The song helped launch Elvis Presley's career at Sun Records.
Q: Why was it more difficult for the Beach Boys to contend with the Beatles than any other American pop act?
Q: The Guns N' Roses album featured the hit song "Sweet Child 0' Mine."
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Q: The "slapback echo" was a rockabilly feature pioneered by
Q: How does heavy metal music relate to elements found in the hippie aesthetic?
Q: Discuss the ways in which indie rock became important in the music industry during the 2000s. Which bands succeeded in independent rock, and what were their stylistic staples? Which labels were responsible for promoting indie artists?
Q: Run-DMC frequently used fhe opening dnunbeat from "Walk This Way" by a. Deep Purple. c. Black Sabbath. b. Aerosmifh. d. Bon Jovi.
Q: What is the purpose of music-industry periodicals such as Cashbox and Billboan£1
Q: Where did the Byrds draw musical inspiration for their hit "Eight Miles High"?
Q: "Fight the Power," which makes direct reference to the black power movement, is a single by a. NW.A c. Public Enemy. b. Michael Stipe. d. Ice-I.
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Q: After 1964, the center of American popular music shifted to which city?
Q: MATCHING Match the item to the description below. a. hom bands b. double album released by the Allman Brothers Band c. viewed as a reaction to excessive musical styles from the psychedelic era d. album by Steely Dan e. had an off-and-on relationship with Crosby. Stills. and Nash f. album that introduced jazz-rock fusion g. satirical album by Frank Zappa h. a player fluent in a variety of musical styles i. skillfully used marketing opportunities to capitalize on its musical success J. guitarist from Led Zeppelin country rock
Q: Iron Butterfly's song is often viewed as a precursor to later heavy metal music.
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Q: Although he covered many rhythm and blues songs, played a central role in establishing rock and roll in mainstream pop in the 1950s.
Q: Who was dubbed the "messiah of melancholy"? a. Morrissey c. Robert Smifh b. Michael Stipe d. Thurston Moore
Q: was a regional radio show in Memphis hosted by Dewey Phillips.
Q: Why did the FCC investigate the Kingsmen's version of "Louie Louie"?
Q: From which of fhe following countries did hip-hop DJs adapt a practice of carrying fheir own sound system? a. Jamaica b. Mexico C. Puerto Rico d. Brazil
Q: Explain how payola was beneficial to indie record labels as well as independent radio stations.
Q: Which band was created to do a television show with the purpose of selling records?
Q: "Secret Agent Man" is a well-known song performed by
Q: Bret Michaels was a singer for which group? a. Poison b. KISS c. Warrant d. SkidRow
Q: The first rock-and-roll artist to cultivate the "wild man" persona was a. Elvis. c. Jerry Lee Lewis. b. Chuck Berry. d. Little Richard.
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Q: Which group is cited as the earliest form of heavy metal? a. Black Sabbath c. Iron Butterfly b. KISS d. DefLeppard
Q: Which of the following statements about Buddy Holly is FALSE? a. He was a cover artist. b. He employed 12-bar blues in his songs. c. He had a country twang in his voice. d. He used vocal hiccups.
Q: The Los Angeles-based band had hits with Bob Dylan cover songs such as "It Ain't Me Babe" and "Let Me Be."
Q: Which heavy metal group was the first to reach megastar success? a. KISS c. Bon Jovi b. Guns N' Roses d. Iron Butterfly
Q: Which of the following was NOT a major record label in the 1950s? a. Mercury c. Capitol b. Sun d. Columbia
Q: In 1964 stopped touring with the Beach Boys and concentrated on studio work.
Q: All of the following were on fhe hip-hop label Def Jam Records EXCEPT a. LL Cool J c. Public Enemy. b. fhe Beastie Boys. d. N.W.A
Q: To which independent label was Little Richard signed? a. Sun c. Specialty b. Chess d. Mercury
Q: Explain how the Byrds combine elements of folk music, surf music, and the British invasion in their music.
Q: Which group was NOT a part of the D.C. hardcore scene? a. Bad Brains c. the Minutemen b. Teen Idles d. Minor Threat
Q: Elvis's first single for RCA was a. "That's All Right (Mama)." b. "Heartbreak HoteL" c. "HoundDog." d. "Love Me Tender."
Q: How was "The Sound of Silence" turned into a folk rock hit?
Q: Which band combined the songwriting of Johnny Marr and Morrissey? a. the Cure c. Sonic Youth b. the Smiths d. the Pixies
Q: All of the following are elements of Chuck Berry's music EXCEPT a. country music. b. use of double stops. c. the duck walk d. songs geared toward adult black listeners.
Q: What musical instrument is heard at the beginning of the Byrds' "Mr. Tambourine Man"?
Q: Which hardcore band had a performance on Saturday Night Live that went awry? a. the Germs c. the Circle Jerks b. Fear d. Black Flag
Q: MATCHING Match the item to the description below. a. album by Avril Lavigne b. lead singer for Maroon 5 c. one of the most successful country crossover artists of the 2000s d. a film about the use of older technology in recording e. house band for Jimmy Fallon f. Billboard's tracking of digital downloads g. song by Pink h. debut album by Beyonce Knowles i. an encoding initiative used by Pandora to personalize radio stations J. album by Norah Jones The Roots
Q: Which of the following was a trademark of Little Richard's music? a. crooning vocals b. light playing of the piano c. maniacal singing d. relaxed, driving beat in the rhythm section
Q: All of the following groups covered songs by Bob Dylan EXCEPT a. the Byrds. b. the Turtles. c. Gary Lewis and the Playboys. d. Sonny and Cher.
Q: How did Jethro Tull's work focus on religious institutions and traditions?
Q: Which R.E.M. album reached number one on both sides of the Atlantic? a. Document c. Out of Time b. Radio Free Europe d. Green
Q: As a result of the payola scandal, Alan Freed a. started a new television show. b. returned all the gifts and cash he received. c. was run out of the music business. d. created a new independent labeL
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