Who is it?
This artist went from "rags to riches" and was imitated by many other singers
Elvis Presley
This genre got its start on the beaches of California
Surf Rock
Why did people start looking for clues on Beatles albums?
Because they heard a rumor that Paul McCartney was dead?
How many "bars" are in the blues?
Twelve
What do you plug a guitar into?
An amplifier
This artist was influenced by Michael Jackson in his dance moves, singing voice, and fashion
Bruno Mars
This genre uses close harmonies and nonsense syllables
Doo Wop
Why did so many artists from the south move up to Detroit Michigan?
So they could get jobs in car factories.
What is falsetto?
When men sing in a high voice
This was manufactured in massive quantities in factories so more people could listen to music.
Records
This group sang about surfing
The Beach Boys
Recently freed slaves and Black people in the south often sang this style of music to express their sorrows
The Blues
Why did so many fans wait at an airport in 1964?
Because the Beatles arrived in America
What is a "Track" in a recording?
One part that is recorded at a time
This helps amplify a singer's voice
A microphone
This artist was known for the moonwalk
Michael Jackson
Berry Gordy established this record company and this genre by opening up a recording studio to give opportunities to Black musicians
Motown
Why did Chubby Checker become so famous
He taught people "The Twist"
Before the electric base, what was the name of the bass?
Upright bass
What is reverb?
An effect that creates an echo.
This artist was known for the duckwalk and for his cool guitar solos
Chuck Berry
This music that was sung in churches influenced early rock and roll, motown, and soul
Gospel music
Why do many people believe that pop music in America helped bridge the gap between White and Black people?
Because White people appreciated the music of Black musicians and were influenced by them. White and Black audiences came together to listen to their music.
Name three parts of a drum set
Kick Drum (or bass drum), snare drum, cymbals, high hat, toms
What is the wall of sound?
An effect created in the studio which produced a very full sound in the recording.