1950's
Who is considered the first ever rock star?
Elvis Presley
Finish the name of this famous Motown all female singing group: Diana Ross and the _______
He was the lead singer of Nirvana (grunge band from Seattle, WA)
Kurt Cobain
Name a Country group/artist from the 2000's
The Chicks, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts (and others)
A new radio in 1920 cost $65. How much money would that be today?
Approximately $1,000
Doo-Wop started out as this style of music (this is also the term that means voices only, no instruments)
Acapella
This four member band was part of the British Invasion. Their first hit was called "I Want to Hold Your Hand"
The Beatles
Dr. Dre is credited with creating two different genres of rap music. What are they?
Gangsta Rap and G-Funk
Name a band that is part of the "post grunge" genre.
Foo Fighters, Nickelback, Lifehouse (and others)
This genre of music is described as music that is passed down from generation to generation, usually representative of cultural or historical events.
Folk Music
Johnny Cash was known as "The Man in Black". What else was he known as?
The Undertaker
This U.S. president's term in office was cut short by his assassination in 1963.
JFK (John F Kennedy)
This female solo artist sang songs written by her father and won Artist of the Year at the Tejano Music Awards eight years in a row
Selena
50 Cent, Jay-Z, Eminem and Kanye West
These two rappers are tied for the most Grammy Awards with 24 each
Jay-Z and Kanye West
What genre is a combination of rock & roll and country music?
Rockabilly
This famous electric guitar player was known for his unique guitar playing style and for being a left handed guitar player playing a right handed guitar
Jimi Hendrix
This girl group from England is the best selling female group OF ALL TIME
Spice Girls
Who is the most successful artist to win American Idol?
Carrie Underwood
This 90's rapper was known for his poetic lyrics
Tupac Shakur
What is the name of B.B. King's famous guitar?
Lucille
This multi genre (including soul, blues, gospel) male artist became completely blind by the age of 7
Ray Charles
This genre of music is known for being uptempo, being heavily dance related, and for including many different instruments like horns (can also just be instrumental)
Swing
What is the name of Beyonce's alter ego?
Sasha Fierce
This female pop singer is known for her huge vocal range and a certain holiday song
Mariah Carey