Thrash/Metal
This band was formed by Dave Mustaine after he was kicked out of Metallica in 1983.
What is Megadeath?
This pianist released the Koln concert in 1975, one of the best selling solo piano albums in jazz history.
Who was Keith Jarrett?
This person founded Motown Records in 1959, in Detroit, Michigan aka The Motor City.
Who was Berry Gordy?
This band was originally formed as Linda Ronstadt's back-up band in 1971.
Who are the Eagles?
This 1972 Bob Marley and the Wailers album, with it's Zippo lighter cover art, was the first reggae LP marketed like a rock record to global audiences.
What was Catch a Fire?
These four bands are known as the "big four" of thrash metal.
Who were Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax?
This Herbie Hancock album from 1973 blended jazz with funk and became a cornerstone of jazz fusion in the 1970's.
What is The Headhunters?
This iconic Motown group sang the classic "My Girl" in 1964?
Who were the Temptations?
This band, originally known as the Hawks, became Bob Dyan's back-up band in 1965.
Who was The Band?
This 1977 Culture album, produced by Joe Gibbs, was so prophetically titled, based on prophecy by Marcus Garvey, that it caused a near-total shutdown of Kingston, Jamaica on July 7, 1977
What was Two Sevens Clash?
This 1990 Pantera album is largely credited with launching the "groove metal" genre.
What is Cowboys From Hell?
This guitarist led the Mahavishnu Orchestra, whose 1971 debut The Inner Mountain Flame, pioneered jazz-rock fusion in the early 1970's.
Who was John McLaughlin?
This child prodigy was signed to Motown Records in 1961 at age 11. He stayed with Motown for over 60 years.
Who was Stevie Wonder?
These three legendary guitarists all played for the Yardbirds at different times.
Who was Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton?
This groundbreaking 1977 Lee "Scratch" Perry-produced album by the Congas is considered as one of the greatest roots reggae records ever.
What is Heart of the Congas?
This 1990 Megadeth album featured the technical masterpiece "hanger 18" and was nominated for a grammy.
What is Rust in Peace?
In the 1980's, this trumpeter emerged as a leading figure in the neo Classical jazz revival, winning nine grammys and leading bands that echoed bebop roots.
Who was Wynton Marsalis?
This was Motown's very first #1 hit on the billboard Hot 100, by The Marvelettes in 1961.
What was "Please Mr. Postman"?
After the Jimi Hendrix Experience dissolved in 1969 following a disastrous performance at the Denver Pop Festival, Jimi formed this band with an old Army buddy, Billy Cox.
What was the Band of Gypsies?
This UK roots reggae band's 1978 debut album, blended punk energy with Rasta themes and titled, "Handsworth Revolution" after a Birmingham neighborhood.
Who is Steel Pulse?
This controversial 1986 Slayer song from Reign in Blood was inspired by Nazi Dr. Josef Mengele.
What is Angel of Death?
This Tenor Sax players' 1966 album The All Seeing Eye, on Blue Note, explored avant-garde and spiritual themes with a large ensemble including Freddie Hubbard and Herbie Hancock.
Who is Wayne Shorter?
This Motown group originally sang the the classic "I Heard it Through the Grapevine" in 1967 and was later made famous by Marvin Gaye?
Who was Gladys Knight and the Pips?
This 1976 Eagles song included the line "Stab them with their steely knives", a subtle tribute and playful nod to the band Steely Dan.
What is Hotel California?
This Jamaican producer helped develop the careers of Bob Marley and the Wailers, Burning Spear and Dennis Brown. He started Studio One, often called the "Motown of Jamaica"
Who was Clement "Coxsone" Dodd?