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Q: Johnny Rivers's first hit singles were covers of songs by a. Chuck Berry. c. the Beach Boys. b. Bob Dylan. d. the Byrds.

Q: Which two themes are central to many of Pink Floyd's lyrics?

Q: The song "Teen Age Riot" was iconic for which of the following bands? a. REM c. the Smiths b. Dinosaur Jr. d. Sonic Youth

Q: The emergence of rock and roll in the 1950s can be attributed to the relationship between DJs and a. major record labels. c. movies. b. indie record labels. d. Tin Pan Alley.

Q: Bob Dylan's performance at in 1965 began the controversy and criticism of his work within the folk community.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a critique ofrap music? a. It is viewed as "not music" because rappers do not play instruments. b. The music industry worried about it outselling rock records. c. It is often thought of as incorporating offensive and vulgar words. d. It is viewed as misogynistic and violent.

Q: Whom did ASCAP represent during the payola scandal? a. independent labels c. major record labels b. traditional pop songwriters d. disc jockeys

Q: An important place in New Yark where many folk artists performed and congregated was a. Greenwich Village. b. SoHo. c. Harlem. d. the East Side.

Q: What form does "Whole Lotta Love" use?

Q: Which band was led by guitarist Peter Buck and vocalist Michael Stipe? a. the Pixies c. Dinosaur Jr. b. RE.M. d. Sonic Youth

Q: The congressional hearings on the payola scandal focused on a. the influence of major record labels on the market. b. American stereotypes about rhythm and blues music. c. radio stations that played rock and rolL d. gifts received by disc jockeys.

Q: On which track did Nancy Sinatra team with her father, Frank. to produce a chart-topping hit? a. "Sugar Town" b. "Something Stupid" c. "These Boots Are Made for Walkin"' d. "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?''

Q: How didLynyrd Skynyrd arrive at the name of their band?

Q: 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? a. Dinosaur Jr. b. Sebadoh c. the Cure d. the Pixies

Q: Two high-profile individuals associated with the payola scandal were a. Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. b. Alan Freed and Dick Clark c. Sam Phillips and Ike Turner. d. Dewey Phillips and Alan Freed.

Q: Pet Sounds was influential for which Beatles album? a. Rubber Soul b. Let It Be c. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band d. Revolver

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Q: Which Ice-T song samples Curtis Mayfield's "Pusherman"? a. 'Tm Your Pusher" c. "0. G. Original Gangsta" b. "Don't Believe the Hype" d. "Fuck Tha Police"

Q: All of the following events affected the first wave of rock and roll EXCEPT a. Little Richard becoming an ordained minister. b. Elvis receiving his draft notice. c. Buddy Holly dying in a plane crash. d. Pat Boone having the first rock-and-roll hit song.

Q: Sonny and Cher initially performed under the names a. Sonny and Cher. c. Cass and Sebastian. b. Tom and Jerry. d. Caesar and Cleo.

Q: II. The lyrics to "Stairway to Heaven" deal with which topic?

Q: "That'll Be the Day" was the first hit for a. Jerry Lee Lewis. b. Chuck Berry. c. Buddy Holly. d. Carl Perkins.

Q: The King Crimson album set the foundation for the style of other 1970s progressive rock bands.

Q: The Sugar Hill Gang became popular for recording which song? a. "Rapper's Delight" c. "I Need Love" b. "The Message" d. "Walk This Way"

Q: How has Kanye West represented a strain of hip-hop that is appealing to rock listeners?

Q: Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran were particularly popular with a. other rockabilly artists. c. adult audiences. b. audiences in England. d. major record labels.

Q: Which instrument was NOT typical in folk rock? a. electric guitar b. drums c. bass d.trumpet

Q: Prior to jazz-rock fusion, how were jazz musicians involved in popular music?

Q: Def Jam Records was created by a. Joe and Sylvia Robinson. b. Kurtis Blow and Russell Simmons. c. Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons. d. Darryl McDaniels and Rick Rubin.

Q: How has rock criticism achieved mainstream acceptance in many American publications?

Q: Which Sun Records singer was dubbed the "female Elvis"? a. Brenda Lee b. Patti Page c. Ruth Brown d. Janis Martin

Q: Bob Dylan's idol was a. Woody Guthrie. b. Pete Seeger. c. Roger McGuinn. d. Gene Clark

Q: Ziggy Stardust was an alter ego for

Q: Which rap record was the first to hit number one on the pop album chart? a. Raising Hell c. Criminal Minded b. Fear of a Black Planet d. Licensed to Ill

Q: All of the following were artists with Sun Records EXCEPT a. Johnny Cash. c. Buddy Holly. b. Carl Perkins. d. Jerry Lee Lewis.

Q: The early songs by the Monkees were a. written by each member of the group. b. predominantly written by Mike Nesmith. c. all recorded by studio musicians with the exception of Mike Nesmith. d. written by professional songwriters and backed on recordings by studio musicians.

Q: "Break spinning" is a technique that involves a. incorporating little-known music. b. using catchy instrumental passages and extending the music between two turntables. c. rotating a record in reverse and then forvvard. d. commenting on music and encouraging listener participation.

Q: The Carpenter and Magpie and the Dandelion are two albums by

Q: Which song was the first million-selling single for Sun Records? a. "Folsom Prison Blues" c. "High School Confidential" b. "Peggy Sue" d. "Blue Suede Shoes"

Q: All of the following were members of the Monkees EXCEPT a. Peter Tork c. Mike Nesmith. b. Neil Diamond. d. Davy Jones.

Q: How did music in the 1960s psychedelic scene influence progressive rock musicians and bands in the 1970s?

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Q: Name the group formed by Dave Grahl, Queens of the Stone Age guitarist Josh Homme, and former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones.

Q: Name three rock musicians who have been among the honorees at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C

Q: Elvis Presley's contract was bought by a. Columbia Records. b. RCA Records. c. Colonel Tom Parker. d. Sun Records.

Q: Paul Revere and the Raiders received exposure from what television show? a. Where the Action Is c. The Monkees b. American Bandstand d. Hullabaloo

Q: Why is "southern rock" a misleading term?

Q: The origins of rap music are considered to have developed a. in Southern California. b. in black communities in Detroit. c. in New York City's African American and Latino communities. d. on Chicago's South Side.

Q: What was iTunes initially designed to do?

Q: Elvis is often thought of as a song stylist because he a. wrote songs similar in style to rhythm and blues. b. was influenced by pop singers. c. did not write his own songs but chose which material he would record. d. recorded numerous versions of the same song.

Q: The intent of The Monkees television show was to a. provide an alternative to records. b. help garage band-style music become more commercial. c. evoke the fun and humor ofBeatles films. d. showcase new young artists.

Q: Together with organist Goldy McJohn and drummer Jerry Edmunton, German-born singer and guitarist John Kay formed the band _

Q: Which song is regarded as the first important garage band hit on a national level? a. "Money" b. "Crimson and Clover" c. "Louie Louie" d. "96 Tears"

Q: What are some of the Gothic elements of Black Sabbath and their music?

Q: Megadeth is an example of a. hair meta!. b. thrash metaL c. speed metaL d. blues metaL

Q: How did Kanye West achieve notoriety during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards?

Q: The success of crossover artists significantly reduced a. the careers of Bill Haley and Pat Boone. b. the crossover potential for the original artists. c. what a white artist could make off of a record. d. the impact of rock in the 1950s.

Q: Frankie Valli was the lead vocalist for a. the Beach Boys, after Brian Wilson left. b. the Kingsrn en. C. the Lovin' SpoonfuL d. the Four Seasons.

Q: Gene Simmons is a bassist for which of the following groups? a. the Eagles b. Chicago c. KISS d. Jethro Tull

Q: 8. Lemmy Kilmister formed which band? a. Metallica C. Megadeth b. Motley Criie d. Motorhead

Q: Which Atlanta-based hip-hop group did Cee-Lo Green work with closely?

Q: Who started Sun Records in Memphis? a. Colonel Tom Parker b. Scotty Moore c. Sam Phillips d. Roscoe Gordon

Q: All of the following are elements of 1960s garage bands EXCEPT a. releasing records in regional markets. b. rehearsing in basements or garages. c. signing with major California-based record labels. d. recording on simple equipment.

Q: The Led Zeppelin song features an opening section with an acoustic guitar accompanied by recorders.

Q: All of the following are considered "thrash metal" artists EXCEPT a. Slayer. c. Motley Criie. b. Anthrax. d. Metallica.

Q: Which hip-hop artist played the role of Jimi Hendrix in the 2014 biographical film Jimi: All Is by My Side?

Q: Early in his career, Elvis was marketed as a a. rhythm and blues artist. b. rockabilly musician. c. rock-and-roll singer. d. country and western artist.

Q: Which band wore makeup, outrageous clothes, and heavily teased hair? a. Motley Criie c. the Pixies b. Nirvana d. Alice in Chains

Q: In addition to Nashville, which place became a destination for many rock musicians attempting to connect with the country side of the music business? a. Atlanta, Georgia b. Memphis, Tennessee c. Bakersfield, California d. Dallas, Texas

Q: Quiet Riot had a successful hit with which cover song? a. "Cum On Feel the Noize" c. "Photograph" b. "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" d. "Shout at the Devil"

Q: Why did many listeners question Nickelback's creative integrity in 2004?

Q: Little Richard's aggressive piano playing and "wild man" image were a direct contrast to a. Chuck Berry. c. Jerry Lee Lewis. b. Elvis Presley. d. Fats Domino.

Q: Which type of music influenced the New Yark-based band the Rascals? a. rhythm and blues b. the folk revival c. doo-wop d. garage rock

Q: Donald Fagen led which of the following bands? a. Pink Floyd b. Steely Dan c. Genesis d. Traffic

Q: Why was Bon Jovi NOT considered a heavy metal band by some? a. The band had too much of a country music influence. b. The band did not write its own songs. c. Heavy metal fans considered the band's sound too pop-oriented. d. The band's albums and hit songs were on top of the charts in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Q: What were the sales categories that BiZ/hoard used to track hard rock during the 2000s?

Q: The "whitening" ofrhythm and blues was marked by a. music with slower tempos. b. lyrics changed to dance references instead of sexual innuendos. c. Elvis Presley's rockabilly songs. d. the increase of payola practices.

Q: Which of the following bands was LEAST affected by the British invasion? a. the Rascals b. the Four Seasons c. the Raiders d. the McCoys

Q: All of the following descriptions apply to Frank Zappa's music EXCEPT a. blended with satire. c. jazz-fusion-style playing. b. compositional sophistication. d. lack of musical virtuosity.

Q: Which song by Neil Young prompted a response by Lynyrd Skynyrd in "Sweet Home Alabama"? a. "Southern Man" b. "Heart of Gold" c. "Old Man" d. "After the Gold Rush"