Country
This singer is known for his hit "Achy Breaky Heart," as well as being the father of a popular modern-day singer.
Billy Ray Cyrus
With a voice that has received critical acclaim, this person gained immense popularity as the frontman of the band Queen from 1970 until his death in 1991.
Freddie Mercury
With such hits as "Toxic," "Baby One More Time," and "Oops... I Did It Again," this singer was the face of pop music of the 1990s and 2000s.
Britney Spears
This famous jazz trumpeter and singer from the 1920's and 30's is known for singing the song, "What A Wonderful World."
Louis Armstrong
"Ooh I need your love, babe
Guess you know it's true
Hope you need my love, babe
Just like I need you
Hold me, love me, hold me, love me
I ain't got nothin' but love, babe..."
"Eight Days A Week" by The Beatles
This singer is known for her nearly 7 decade long career in country music, her frequent collaboration with other artists, and songs like "Jolene," "9 to 5," and "Coat of Many Colors."
Dolly Parton
In the early 1990's, this style of rock music famously took over the popular music scene from Seattle, Washington, with bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam putting out multi-platinum records defining the genre.
Grunge
This 1982 album has sold 75 million copies worldwide, making it the most successful album of all time, with hits "Billie Jean," "Thriller," and "Beat It."
Thriller by Michael Jackson
Name one of any type of instrument used in jazz music.
Brass Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Cornet
Woodwind Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute
Percussion Instruments: Drumset
"Some boys kiss me
Some boys hug me
I think they're ok
If they don't give me proper credit
I just walk away
They can beg and they can plead
But they can't see the light (that's right)
'Cause the boy with the cold hard cash
Is always Mister Right..."
Material Girl by Madonna
Known professionally as an American country and folk singer, songwriter, he was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the 1970s. His most popular songs include "Take Me Home, Country Roads," "Annie's Song," "Rocky Mountain High," "Thank God I'm a Country Boy," and "Sunshine on My Shoulders."
John Denver
An American hard rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1985. Known for songs including "Sweet Child O' Mine," "November Rain," and "Welcome To The Jungle."
Guns N' Roses
What is the term "pop" short for?
Popular Music
This popular jazz singer from the 1930's and 40's was known for her rendition of the song "Summertime."
Ella Fitzgerald
"If you're lost, you can look, and you will find me
__________
If you fall, I will catch you, I'll be waiting (I will be waiting)
__________"
"Time After Time" by Cydni Lauper
During the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, this singer won the Best Video award for her music video for the song "You Belong with Me," becoming the first country artist to win a VMA award.
Taylor Swift
Given the nickname "The Prince of Darkness," This singer famously fronted heavy metal band Black Sabbath from 1969 to 1979 before embarking on a successful solo career.
Ozzy Osbourne
Who is considered the "Queen of Pop"?
Madonna
This famous jazz/classical composer from the 20th century is well known for writing the classical piece of music "Rhapsody in Blue."
George Gershwin
"She says, we've gotta hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot for love
We'll give it a shot..."
Livin' On a Prayer by Bon Jovi
Johnny Cash, one of country's most recognizable faces, rose to major popularity in which decade?
The 1950's
This member of the Beatles was responsible for writing the songs "Help!" "It's Been A Hard Day's Night," and "Strawberry Fields Forever" for the group.
John Lennon
With estimated sales of over 50 million copies, this song is recognized as "the best-selling single of all time."
"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
This famous jazz singer from the 1930's is known for songs such as "Unforgettable," "L-O-V-E," and "Autumn Leaves."
Nat King Cole
"I gotta take a little time
a little time to think things over
I better read between the lines
in case I need it when I'm older
Now this mountain I must climb
feels like the world upon my shoulders
Through the clouds I see love shine
it keeps me warm as life grows colder..."
"I Wanna Know What Love Is" by Foreigner