Rock History
What were the original leading rock instruments?
What are the piano and saxophone
British rock band known for starting the "British Invasion"
Who were The Beatles
This rock band, formed in 1985, was notoriously awful to tour with and was also known for their incredible guitar solos on songs like "Sweet Child O' Mine" and "Welcome to the Jungle"
Who were Guns N' Roses
"Come crawling faster. Obey your master"
"Your life burns faster. Obey your master. Master"
What is "Master of Puppets" by Metallica
MCR, Fall Out Boy, and Panic! At The Disco are all bands of this genre
What is Emo Rock
What were the backbones of rhythm in original rock music?
What are the double bass and drum kit
Guitarist known for the popular sounds of the guitar
Who was Jimi Hendrix
Ozzy Osbourne's former band, known for hits like "War Pigs" and "Iron Man," fired Osbourne for his crippling addiction to drugs and alcohol before replacing him with Randy Rhodes
Who were Black Sabbath
"With the lights out, it's less dangerous"
"Here we are now, entertain us"
What is "Smells like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana
Black Sabbath, Metallica, and Led Zeppelin are pioneers of this genre
What is Heavy Metal/Metal
Name two genres that rock was a blend of
What is R&B, Gospel, Country, and Jazz
Band known for their catchy anthems and lead singer's presence
Who were Queen
After the frontman of grunge band Nirvana, Kurt Cobain, killed himself, the former drummer of the band, Dave Grohl, started this band in the same year as Cobain's death
Who are the Foo Fighters
Blink-182, Green Day, and The Ramones are bands that play this genre
When was the Fender P-Bass invented?
When is October 1951
Known for his "seductive" dance moves, good looks, and his death, being idolized in the name of a breakfast dish
Who was Elvis Presley
This three-piece punk band, formed in California, got their name from a slang term for smoking weed all day
Who are Green Day
Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, and Radiohead are all bands in this genre
What is Indie Rock
What genre was rock originally classified as a subgenre of?
What is R&B
Guitarist known for bringing the guitar to prominence
Who was Chuck Berry
This California-based group helped popularize a louder, faster style of rock, often pairing intense instrumentals with lyrics exploring conflict, personal struggles, and the darker sides of life.
Who is Metallica
Swashbuckle, Rumahoy, and Alestorm are bands of this obscure rock genre
What is Pirate Metal