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Known as the "King of Rock and Roll," his 1956 appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show caused a national scandal due to his dancing.
Who is Elvis Presley?
This California band's 1999 album Californication marked the return of guitarist John Frusciante and yielded three Top 10 hits.
Who are the Red Hot Chili Peppers?
Led by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, this band released the massive 1995 hit "Wonderwall."
Who is Oasis?
This Champaign, Illinois, band is famous for their self-titled 1999 album featuring a picture of a green and white house on the cover.
Who is American Football
In 1992, this Nirvana album famously knocked Michael Jackson’s Dangerous off the top of the Billboard charts.
What is Nevermind?
This "Rat Pack" leader was nicknamed "Ol' Blue Eyes" and dominated the charts with hits like "Come Fly with Me."
Who is Frank Sinatra?
This "numbered" band led by Jack White helped kickstart the garage rock revival with their 2001 hit "Fell in Love with a Girl."
Who are The White Stripes?
In 1995, the media hyped a "Battle of Britpop" when this band’s single "Country House" went head-to-head on the charts with Oasis.
Who is Blur?
Often cited as the "godfathers" of the genre, this Sunny Day Real Estate album helped define the sound with the hit "In Circles."
What is Diary?
This city in the Pacific Northwest is considered the birthplace of grunge and the epicenter of the "Seattle Sound."
What is Seattle (Washington)?
This 1958 hit by The Chordettes asks a mythical figure to "bring me a dream" and make it the "cutest that I've ever seen."
What is "Mr. Sandman"?
Often mocked but commercially massive, this Canadian band released the most-played radio song of the 2000s: "How You Remind Me."
Who is Nickelback?
Fronted by Jarvis Cocker, this band is best known for their anthem about class tourism titled "Common People."
Who is Pulp?
This specific guitar technique involving unusual tunings and intricate, "twinkly" fingerpicking is a staple of the Midwest Emo sound.
What is Math Rock (or "Twinkly" guitar)?
Before he was the frontman of the Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl occupied the drum throne for this iconic grunge trio.
Who is Nirvana?
Before his tragic death in a 1959 plane crash, this artist wrote and performed the hit "That'll Be the Day."
Who is Buddy Holly?
Amy Lee is the powerhouse vocalist for this band whose 2003 debut album Fallen blended gothic rock with nu-metal.
Who is Evanescence?
This female-fronted band, known for the hit "Connection," was often praised for their art-punk influence and Moog synthesizer sound.
Who are The Elastica? (or just Elastica)
Before forming American Football, Mike Kinsella was the drummer for this short-lived but highly influential band fronted by his brother, Tim Kinsella.
Who are Cap'n Jazz?
This band’s debut album, Ten, was named after the jersey number of NBA player Mookie Blaylock.
Who are Pearl Jam?
This Detroit-based record label was founded by Berry Gordy Jr. in 1959, eventually defining the sound of 60s pop-soul.
What is Motown (or Tamla Motown)?
This 1997 Radiohead album is often cited as one of the greatest of all time for its shift away from guitar-pop toward complex, atmospheric rock.
What is OK Computer?
Before they were Britpop icons, members of Blur and Suede were part of a short-lived scene characterized by "staring at their feet," known as this.
What is Shoegaze?
Released in 1994, the album Diary was on this legendary Seattle-based record label, which was primarily known for grunge bands like Nirvana.
What is Sub Pop?
This artist is often called the "Godfather of Grunge" due to his influence on the genre and his 1995 collaboration with Pearl Jam.
Who is Neil Young?