1980’s:
what was Impactful Technology
MTV
Music Videos/recording technology
CD
What female-led rock group was popular in the arena rock genre?
Heart
What genre of music from the 1950/60’s continued to influence dance music in the 1970’s and 80’s?
Soul and R&B
What SOUNDS dominated popular music of the 1980’s?
Synth-pop, New Wave, and High-energy pop, gated reverb
Where was rap made
From the Bronx, NY, also originated from the roots of call and response as well as gospel songs
what are some of the artists
Michael Jackson
Whitney Houston
Madonna
Prince
Bon Jovi
What iconic song was written and performed in arenas by The Eagles?
Hotel California
What 2 groups was Michael Jackson involved in before he became a solo artist?
Jackson 5 and the Jacksons
How was Gated Reverb invented?
Phil Collins was playing drums and the main mic accidentally picked up his drumming (recording studio accident)
What were the 4 elements of Hip-Hop?
DJs
Breakdancing
MC/Rapper
Graffiti
Knowledge (unofficial 5th)
Popular Genres
Synth-pop
New Wave
Hair Metal
Dance-pop
Hard Rock
Who was the lead singer of Queen?
Freddie Mercury
List 3 sub genres of dance music in the 1970’s.
Eurodisco
Funk
Hi-NRG
Which artists in the 1980’s and beyond are known for their use of Gated Reverb?
Phil Collins
Prince
Taylor Swift (2000’s)
The Bleachers (2000’s)
Lorde (2000’s)
List at least 3 East Coast rap innovators.
DJ Hollywood
Grandmaster Flash
Melle Mel
Famous songs and albums
Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen
Thriller by Michael Jackson
Everybody Wants To Rule the World by Tears for Fears
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper
Purple Rain by Prince
List 3-5 popular Queen songs that Queen performed live in Arenas in the 1970’s
Bohemian Rhapsody
Radio Gaga
Crazy little thing called love
We will rock you
Under Pressure
What genre was Stevie Wonder primarily associated with?
Soul, Funk, and R&B
Which Madonna music video referenced another blonde icon, Marilyn Monroe?
Material Girl
List 3 influential West Coast rappers.
Tupac
DJ Dre
Will Smith
Eminem
N.W.A
Impact full events
MTV Launches
What was Live Aid?
Massive concert to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia
List 3-5 popular disco songs from the 1970’s?
Stayin alive by Bee Gees
I will survive by Gloria Gaynor
I feel love by Donna Summer
Dancing Queen by ABBA
Le Freak by Chic
Which song launched Cyndi Lauper into superstardom in the 1980’s?
Girls just wanna have fun
List 2 women in the Rap/Hip Hop scene of the 1980-1990’s.
Queen Latifa
-song: EX) ladies first
Monie love
-song: EX) money talks