The Beatles
The Fab Four were quite close in age, but which of them was the youngest?
George Harrison
What artist used used a sample from the song The Word by Shigeo Sekito in 2014 popular indie song Chamber of Reflections?
Mac DeMarco.
This song by Miki Matsubara, released in 1979, is often considered the ultimate City Pop anthem and saw a huge revival in recent years.
Mayonaka no Door - Stay With Me
What subculture is known for embracing new styles and modernism in the 1960s?
Mods.
This British band, known as the “The Fab Four” dominated the 1960s music scene with hits like Hey Jude and Let It Be.
The Beatles.
A few Beatles songs resulted in fans stealing this from places such as Penny Lane and Blue Jay Way.
Street signs.
What two influential Japanese designers shaped the trends of the early 1980s in the west?
Rei Kawakubo and Yohji Yamamoto.
Known for hits like Plastic Love, this singer became one of City Pop’s most iconic artists, even 40 years after the song’s release.
Mariya Takeuchi
Define counterculture.
A broad social movement that rejected traditional authorities and embraced peace, love, and social justice.
This genre, known for its upbeat tempo and danceable groove, defined the 1970s with artists like the Bee Gees and Donna Summer.
Disco.
What was the title of the Beatles debut album?
Please Please Me.
Which album cover of David Bowie’s is photographed by Japanese photographer Masayoshi Sukiya?
Heroes (1977).
Before his solo success, Kingo Hamada was part of this Japanese folk band.
Craft.
Which 1970s subculture is known for their spiky hairstyles, leather jackets, and opposition to war, capitalism, and authority figures?
Punks.
This iconic 1980s pop star was known as the “King of Pop” and released the best-selling album of all time, Thriller.
Michael Jackson.
What event marked the beginning of the group’s dissolution, according to John Lennon?
Brian Epstein’s death in 1967.
What American dance show did YMO perform their US debut including a cover of the song “Tighten Up” by Archie Bell & the Drells?
Soul Train. (November 2nd, 1980).
Junko Yagami’s 1979 song Mizuiro no Ame sold 600,000 copies and secured this spot on the Oricon chart.
Number 2.
Which subculture emerged in the 1960s, promoting peace, love, and often wearing tie-dye clothing and flower crowns?
Hippie.
This British rock band, led by Mick Jagger, rose to fame in the 1960s and remained a major force in music through the 70s and 80s with hits like Satisfaction and Start Me Up.
The Rolling Stones.
What was the name of the band started by John Lennon in 1957, that would later evolve into the Beatles?
The Quarry Men (future names before the Beatles included; Johnny and the Moondogs, The Rainbows, and British Everly Brothers)
What 1980 city pop song had an incredible revival in popularity in the US and other countries in the 2010s?
Stay with Me - Miki Matsubara.
Tomoko Aran’s 1983 song Midnight Pretenders gained international fame when it was sampled by this popular artist in 2022.
The Weeknd.
The “Hair Metal” subculture of the 80s was known for what distinctive style?
Big, teased hair, leather, and glam makeup.
This influential 1980s British band combined new wave, post-punk, and pop sounds, with hits like Hungry Like the Wolf and Rio.
Duran Duran.