R&B
Birth of Rock
Motown/Soul
Other Sub-Genres
Potpourii
100
This classification was abandoned for the more politically correct term "Rhythm and Blues"
What is Race Records
100
The first international Rock and Roll hit was this song
What is Rock Around The Clock
100
The Motown genre originated in this "Motor City"
What is Detroit, MI
100
This genre is characterized by driving bass lines, heavy accents, and unique harmonic lines.
What is Funk
100
Berry Gordy required his singers to take classes in this vocal area/technique.
What is diction
200
These groups featured back-up singers and a sweet sound which appealed primarily to a white audience.
What is doo-wop
200
This D.J. first coined the term Rock and Roll in 1951 on his syndicated radio show.
Who is Alan Freed
200
This vocalist is known as the "Queen of Soul" and has performed for numerous presidential inaugurations over her long, storied career.
Who is Aretha Franklin
200
The genre depicted life in simple, sunny California and appealed primarily to the youth of the 1960's
What is Surfing Music
200
This musician was originally a blues pianist until the death of his wife and son led him to perform gospel music.
Who is Thomas A. Dorsey
300
This singer was known for her loud, bluesy vocal style, and was one of the most well-known early R&B singers
Who is Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton
300
This group had several early Rock and Roll hits, including "Shake, Rattle & Roll," which was a cover of Joe Turner's R&B hit.
Who is Bill Haley and His Comets
300
This producer/executive is credited for creating the Motown Sound
Who is Berry Gordy Jr.
300
Elvis enjoyed huge success in this new "hybrid" genre.
What is Rockabilly
300
This guitarist used electronic effects and distortion to make the audience "feel" his firey, blues-driven music.
Who is Jimi Hendrix
400
The term R&B was coined by this music industry magazine.
What is Billboard Magazine
400
This performer enjoyed massive success with covers of earlier R&B songs, including "Hound Dog."
Who is Elvis Presley
400
This pianist enjoyed widespread appeal & success by cranking up the tempo and changing the lyrics of old gospel tunes.
Who is Ray Charles
400
This genre again used heavy distortion and effects and appealed primarily to white, working class men.
What is heavy metal
400
This genre was developed by black musicians as a response to the huge success of Motown music
What is Soul
500
Many early R&B songs were re-recorded, modern takes on songs from this earlier genre
What is Tin Pan Alley
500
This performer was one of the most talented guitarists and songwriters of the era and was known for his trademark "duckwalk."
Who is Chuck Berry
500
This performer, known for his stage presence and keen business sense, is known as the "Godfather of Soul."
Who is James Brown
500
This genre was led by such singers as Janis Joplin and Jerry Garcia.
What is psychadelic blues
500
These investigations of the late 1950's led to several DJ's being blacklisted for allegedly taking bribes, and eventually led to the end of an era.
What are the Payola Investigations
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