This television show catapulted famous artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and David Archuleta.
What is American Idol?
100
This style of music was known for having lyrics filled with angst and social alienation, but it died off in the mid-90's due to bands breaking up.
What is grunge?
100
This was the name for a certain kind of band that was popular throughout the 70's-90's, but made its mark in the 80's with perfect coifs and a lot of AquaNet
What are hair bands?
100
This was the birthplace of hip hop/rap music in the 80's.
What is NYC?
100
This network debuted in the 1980s as a way to visualize music through videos?
What is MTV?
200
This popular television show has various acts that include than more than just singing.
What is America's Got Talent?
200
He was the lead singer of Nirvana who committed suicide after the success of the band became too much for him.
Who is Kurt Cobain?
200
This band had a dangerous reputation and their major label debut was "Appetite For Destruction" garnered them world notoriety. Their popular song was "Sweet Child O' Mine"
Who are Guns 'N Roses?
200
This band formed in Queens NY and is known for its polished studio sound, other hip hop artists criticized this-they disbanded when the lead singer was murdered. Their songs were "Hard Times" and "Walk This Way".
What is Run DMC?
200
The boom of this industry caused the creation of music videos.
What is cable television?
300
This television show has had famous judges who are known for turning around in chairs when they hear something they like!
What is The Voice?
300
This band got criticized for not being a "genuine" or "authentic" grunge band by Nirvana.
Who is Pearl Jam?
300
This band's first rehearsal was in a spoon factory in England, gained popularity in 1983 with the album "Pyromania". Their hit song was Rock Of Ages.
Who is Def Leppard?
300
This musician had a free-style, his singles sounded like "a party", was one of the founding members of the rap/hip hop movement. A hit song of his was "The Breaks".
Who is Kurtis Blow?
300
This is when performers act out the words and meaning of the songs.
What are music videos?
400
This popular artist was discovered on YouTube.
Who is Justin Bieber?
400
This genre of music crossed with pop sounds to make a new kind of art form.
What is country music?
400
This group formed in NJ, their breakthrough album was "Slippery When Wet" and have earned Grammy nominations. Their hit song was "Livin' On A Prayer".
Who is Bon Jovi?
400
This band released the first hip/hop recording "Rapper's Delight" in 1979, based in the Bronx. Their other hit was "Apache"
Who is The Sugarhill Gang?
400
These shows feature famous singers that are performing on live concerts and holiday programs.
What are special broadcasts?
500
This is what DJ's use to combine, split and loop songs together.
What are turntables?
500
These two musicians from opposite coasts feuded, despite being friends at one point (please name the correct coast and musician)
Who are Tupac Shakur (West Coast) and Notorious B.I.G. (East Coast)?
500
The group formed in LA, they were signed by Enigma Records in 1986, spawned a pair of Top 40 hits and sold over 2 Million copies within a year of its release. Their hit song was "I Won't Forget You".
Who is Poison?
500
Rap music can be viewed as a successful means of this word.