James Brown
Name the song we played by James Brown.
I Feel Good
What was the name of the prison that B.B. King performed at?
Sing Sing Prison
Which age group made up his biggest fan base?
Teenagers
Received his Bachelor and Masters degrees from this school
Juilliard
Which dance did the Kindergarten perform?
The Cha Cha Slide
He joined a gospel band when he was in this place.
Prison
There are two styles of Blues music. He was known for this style.
Delta Blues
The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, Elvis
How many times did he win a Grammy?
5 times
What's the name of the song Ms. Russell's class danced to?
It Don't Mean a Thing if it ain't got that swing
His nickname was the Founding Father of _____.
Funk
His full name was...
Riley B. King
Where was Chuck Berry's first performance?
At his high school
Started playing this instrument when he was 8 years old
Drums
What was the topic of the poetry written by the Palumbo students?
Based on Muhammad Ali's "I Am Great"
This word means playing notes in between the strong beats.
Syncopation
What is the name of the famous Blues chord progression?
12-Bar Blues
Which two genres of music did he combine to appeal to a wider audience?
Blues and Country
He made an album based on this classical musician.
Beethoven
Lift every voice and sing (finish the line)
Til Earth and Heaven ring
He had a reputation that got him another nickname, __________.
The hardest working man in showbusiness.
What was the topic of your class' Blues song?
(Answers will vary.)
Which three chords are most used in Rock n Roll?
The I, IV, V chords
What TV show was he the music producer for
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Which historical figure's story was told through dance?
Harriet Tubman