Early Rock
Singers with a smooth vocal style from the jazz age (that people's parents really liked) were called ___________. Bonus points if you can name one of them.
Crooners. Frank Sinatra was one!
Name the Beatles. Bonus if you know their last names, too.
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
The band that basically created heavy metal (bonus if you know their names!)
Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John Bonham
ABBA stands for something. What is it, and what kind of music did they make? (Bonus points if you know the exact words)
Their first names (Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny, Anni-Frid). They made disco music.
Black communities were really enjoying what kind of music in the 1950s?
Rhythm and Blues (R&B)
Name the three musicians we talked about as the creators of early rock 'n' roll.
Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley
Which members of the Beatles are still alive?
Paul and Ringo
Queen was famous for what specific style of rock?
Stadium rock
The Bee Gees were famous for using what kind of singing?
Falsetto
Famous television show where many musicians made their big debut. It was a big deal to be on this show!
The Ed Sullivan Show
What year was the electric guitar invented?
1932
Describe the fashion styles the British Invasion brought to America.
Girls = more masculine (structured, straight lines, short hair). Guys = more feminine (bold patterns, flowy fabrics, long hair).
What are the four nicknames for the members of KISS?
Starchild, the Demon, Space Ace, Catman
Define "glam rock."
Rock that moved away from experimenting and focused on the fun, fashion, and performance of rock.
Rock 'n' roll started out as what kind of music, sped up?
the Blues!
Elvis moved to _________ at age 13, a city famous for the blues. His home, Graceland, is there.
Memphis, Tennessee
What town did the Beatles get their start in?
Liverpool
Famous guitarist known for his incredible soloing skills.
Eddie Van Halen
Name one of the two first big hits from Michael Jackson's first album
"Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" or "Rock With You"
Which of Michael Jackson's songs features the guitarist from Van Halen?
"Beat It"
What was Elvis Presley's first number one hit?
"Heartbreak Hotel"
Give one reason why the Beatles broke up.
John’s drug addiction/Yoko Ono, Paul’s overbearing role in the group, George’s songwriting gift overlooked, Ringo wanting to do his own thing, Manager Brian Epstein passing away.
What three thing did Jimi Hendrix bring to experimental, psychedelic rock?
Wah-wah/whammy bar use, Controlling feedback, Stereophonic phasing (sound going from one earbud to the other)
Name the members of the Jackson 5
Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael
What was Eddie Van Halen's son's name?
Wolfgang Van Halen