1960s
What was the wave of rock bands from England coming to American in the 1960s called?
The British Invasion
This popular genre of music during the 70s was defined by danceable beats, bell bottom pants, lots of sparkles and afros.
Disco
Michael Jackson
What is the name of the portable listening device used in the late 80s and 1990s?
Walkman
After vinyl and cassette tapes, this was how people listened to music in the 2000s and 2010s.
CD
Name a band of the British Invasion OTHER THAN The Beatles.
The Animals
The Rolling Stones
The Zombies
etc.
This musician is known as "The Prince of Darkness" and was a member of the band, Black Sabbath. He is rumored to have bit the head off a live bat during a concert.
Ozzy Osborne
This TV station revolutionized how young people listened and consumed music. Due to it's popularity, music videos became increasingly cinematic.
MTV
This was the earliest form of "playlist" that involved a cassette tape.
Mixtape
This boy band sand the song "Bye Bye Bye". One of the members of the band is Justin Timberlake.
NYSNC
This Detroit based record label brought Black American musicians to the forefront of popular music in the 1960s and beyond.
Motown Records
Name the artist of this song.
Elton John
This album raised $80 million ($220 mil. in today's money) for the famine happening in Ethiopia. It featured over 30 of the USAs chart topping musicians.
We Are the World
What is the name of the band that sang the popular song "Smells Like Teen Spirit"?
Nirvana
This listening device created by Apple revolutionized digital music and allowed people to download music onto a small portable device.
This band is a "royal" band from England, best known for their song, "Bohemian Rhapsody".
Queen
Name the song AND the band.
This musician used his poetry and rap music to spread awareness of the injustice happening in underprivileged communities in America. He was unfortunately assassinated in 1996.
Tupac Shakur
Name the artist.
Avrill Lavigne
Name all four Beatles (first names only - extra 100 pts for first AND last names)
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
George Harrison
Ringo Starr
This Euro pop group is from Sweden and is know for their songs such as "Waterloo" and "Gimme Gimme a Man".
ABBA
What modern genre of music that is at it's height of popularity today was created in the 1980s?
Hip Hop/Rap
Name this British Girl group.
The Spice Girls
This boyband got their popularity from being on Britain's got Talent. After breaking up in 2015, the members have successful solo careers, the most famous being Harry Styles.
One Direction