People
DOUBLE JEOPARDY He made his first recording with his brother Eddie Cole.
Who is Nat "King" Cole?
This was a singing style that meant literally beautiful singing or bel canto made possible by the invention of the microphone.
What is crooning?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY These were two recording techniques attributed to famous guitarist, Les Paul.
What is overdubbing and multitracking?
This was a popular song title by Frank Sinatra
What is "My Way" or "Theme from NY NY"
The city and state that Sun Records was located.
What is Memphis, Tennessee?
TRIPLE JEOPARDY Name Three early rock stars from the R&B side and one hispanic artist and a country artist discussed in the chapter notes. (FIVE ANSWERS)
Who are Little Richard, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, Richie Valens, Buddy Holly and/or Elvis Presley?
This is the term which is a remake of a song that was previously recorded usually aimed at making more money than the original.
What is a cover version?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY This record company introduced the first 12 inch vinyl record which played for 20 minutes on each side.
What is Columbia Records?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY List one song title each by Nat "King" Cole and Buddy Holly having a woman's name in the title.
What is "Mona Lisa" and "Peggy Sue?"
QUADRUPLE JEOPARDY These are the names of A) locations and B) Indie Labels which helped to promote the following artists: Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Fats Domino.
What is Chess Records in Chicago; Specialty Records in Hollywood; and Imperial Records in Los Angeles?
This rock singer was dubbed "The King of Wales" The rock singer was dubbed, "Miss Rhythm" This well known disc jockey was dubbed, "The Pied Piper of Rock N' Roll." (three names)
Who was Johnny Ray, Ruth Brown and Alan Freed?
This is the illegal practice of paying bribes to radio disc jockeys to get artist's records played more frequently.
What is payola?
TRIPLE JEOPARDY These were four developments that came from the invention of the microphone
What is a) better sound quality b) editing and overdubbing techniques c) radio influenced djs to promote artists d) influenced the battle of the speeds
Name the artists that performed the following songs: "La Bamba" "Ain't It a Shame" and "Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean."
Who are Richie Valens, Fats Domino and Ruth Brown?
Name the two Indie Labels which became the dominant force of the entertainment business after the war.
Who are Chess Records and Atlantic Records?
These were two of the most influential producers/managers mentioned in the chapter, the artist and record companies that they represented (5 answers)
Who were Sam Phillips, Colonel Thomas Parker, Elvis Presley, Sun Records and RCA Victor records?
These were the names of the three specific pedals mentioned in the guitar film which helped to enhance the sound on a guitar.
What is the echo pedal, the distortion pedal and the wahwah pedal?
List the first successful earliest guitars of the time and the company that made it. (derived from Hawaiian music) (TWO ANSWERS)
What is the Frying Pan/ Lapsteel Guitar by the Electro String Company/ RIckenbacher Co.
TRIPLE JEOPARDY Name FIVE song titles by Chuck Berry.
What is "School Day" "Maybelline" "Roll Over Beethoven" "Johnny B. Goode" and "Sweet Little Sixteen"
Name the artist that was deaf since childhood and a particular style of singing which involved stretching the syllables and vocal riffs. (two answers)
Who was Johnny Ray? What is melismatic singing?
Name the original singers and their cover singers for the following two hit songs: "Shake, Rattle and Roll" and "Sh'Boom." (FOUR ANSWERS)
Who was Big Joe Turner, Bill Haley & THe Comets, The Crew Cuts and The Chords?
QUADRUPLE JEOPARDY This was the name of the ensemble of instruments as a result from downsizing orchestras. List the artist which influenced this ensemble, the name of his band, and the six instruments that made up the band. (8 answers)
What is a jump band? Who is Louis Jordan and the Tympani Five? What is upright bass, piano, drums, guitar, trumpets, trombones
DOUBLE JEOPARDY List two famous guitar names by Gibson. List two famous guitar names by Fender and the name of the bass guitar by Fender (FIVE ANSWERS)
What is GIBSON: Gibson ES 150; The Les Paul - Goldtop What is FENDER: Fender Precision Bass Guitar; The Stratocaster; The Telecaster
DOUBLE JEOPARDY List THREE song titles by an animal/insect group from the chapter listening.
What is "I'm a Believer" What is "That'll Be the Day" What is "Happy Together"
(Double Jeopardy) What were the names of the three musicians that died during the famous plane crash mentioned in the song, "American Pie?" What state, month, day and year was the crash? ( 7 answers)
Who were Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and JP Richardson (The Big Bopper)? What was the state of Iowa? What is February 3, 1959?