History & Pop Culture
This 3-day music festival had over 400,000 attendees at a farm in Bethel, New York.
What is Woodstock?
This famous car manufacturing city is where Motown Records is located.
Where is Detroit, Michigan?
This famous television show featured countless artists from the U.K., sparking the British Invasion of popular music in the U.S.
What is the Ed Sullivan Show?
This singer-songwriter and activist wrote hits like "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and "Leaving on a Jet Plane."
Who is John Denver?
This blues rock vocalist had an instantly recognizable voice and opened doors for more women in the rock music industry.
Who is Janis Joplin?
This event was televised in 1969 and played a large role in the Space Race.
What is the moon landing?
This superstar girl group was led by Diana Ross.
Who are The Supremes?
This band described themselves as the "anti-Beatles" and had an edgier, darker sound.
Who are the Rolling Stones?
This folk duo met in elementary school and wrote many hits, such as "The Sound of Silence," during their musical careers before a dramatic breakup and pursuing solo careers.
Who is Simon & Garfunkel?
This guitarist was known for his influential use of distortion, pedals, and other unique effects.
Who is Jimi Hendrix?
This audio recording technique allowed artists to record many voices separately to sound like a large group.
What is multi-tracking?
This individual founded Motown Records.
Who is Berry Gordy?
The Beatles were made up of these 4 members (first and last names.
Who are Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr?
This folk rock group was known for songs like "California Dreaming" and "Monday, Monday."
Who is The Mamas & The Papas?
This British beat group was known for edgy lyrics, like in "My Generation," and for destroying instruments onstage.
Who is The Who?
What is the Artist Personal Development Department?
This musician was a member of The Matadors/The Miracles, had a successful solo career, and even wrote and produced music for other vocal groups. He is often referred to as "Mr. Motown."
Who is Smokey Robinson?
The Beatles drew inspiration from this band when coming up with a snappy name for their own group.
Who is Buddy Holly & The Crickets?
This musician recorded music in 6 different languages and used music as a way to bring awareness to different issues around the world.
Who is Joan Baez?
This surf rock vocal duo helped pave the way for other surf rock bands, like the Beach Boys.
Who is Jan & Dean?
This was the most-played song on American radio and T.V. in the 20th Century (need song title and artist).
What is "You've Lost that Loving Feeling," by The Righteous Brothers?
Little Stevie Wonder was this age when he first signed with Motown Records.
What is 11 years old?
This genre became popular for its combination of rock and roll, R&B, skiffle, and traditional pop.
What is beat/Merseybeat/British beat?
This Canadian-American folk artist was known for her unique guitar playing style and clear voice, as well as for blending folk music with jazz and other styles.
Who is Joni Mitchell?
This individual was the leader of the Beach Boys and sadly passed away this summer.
Who is Brian Wilson?