Iconic Musicians
Known as the "King of Rock ‘n’ Roll," he released the hit “Heartbreak Hotel” in 1956.
Who is Elvis Presley?
This term preceded rhythm & blues.
What is race music?
This term in music refers to the first beat of a measure, often emphasized as the strongest beat.
What is the downbeat?
One of the three streams of American popular music other than European and African.
What is Latin American?
This disc jockey is credited with popularizing the term "rock 'n' roll" and helped bring rhythm and blues music to a broader audience in the 1950s.
Who is Alan Freed?
Known as "Miss Rhythm," she was a pioneering artist in R&B and faced racial and gender discrimination early in her career.
Who is Ruth Brown?
This style of music is highly directed towards preteens during the 70s.
What is Bubblegum?
What musical element in rock music consists of a sequence of notes or chords that is persistently used throughout a song?
What is a repetitive riff?
When Rock ‘n’ Roll was in its fetal period between 1945 and 1955, this was known as what period?
What is the Gestation Period?
Known for his iconic "duck walk" and hit songs like "Johnny B. Goode," this pioneering guitarist is often referred to as the "Father of Rock 'n' Roll."
Who is Chuck Berry?
This artist fused poetic lyrics with a harmonica and acoustic guitar, defining the sound of 1960s American folk-rock.
Who is Bob Dylan?
This genre originated in the mid-1960s, is characterized by spaces in between beats and syncopation.
What is funk?
This style of music employed by "Eleanor Rigby" tells the story from beginning to end.
What is a Ballad?
This culture phenomenon of the mid-1960s involved European rock and pop bands becoming increasingly popular in the US.
What is the British Invasion?
This early 1960s social dance craze, popularized by Chubby Checker, was known for being a non-contact dance.
What is The Twist?
This soul singer is known for hits like "Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay" and his powerful voice, and composed the song "Respect."
Who is Otis Redding?
This genre blends elements of rock and roll with rhythm and blues, featuring artists like The Supremes and The Temptations.
What is Motown?
his music production technique, developed by Phil Spector, creates dense layers using multiple instruments.
What is the Wall of Sound?
his practice in the 1950s involved recording new versions of songs originally performed by African American artists, often reaching broader audiences and climbing the charts.
What is Cover?
This family of instruments was dropped when rhythm and blues transformed into the 4-piece rock band.
Known for his distinctive voice and funky grooves, this artist's hits like “Superstition” made him a key figure in the 1970s.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This genre of music is characterized by its smooth, sentimental vocal style and is often associated with main vocalists.
What are Crooners?
This musical form features a distinctive chord pattern that repeats over a dozen measures and is fundamental in early American music genres.
What is 12-bar blues?
In the 1970s, this decade was described by Tom Wolfe as focusing inward on personal success and self-realization.
What is "The Me Decade"?
Known as the "Godfather of Soul," his grooves laid the foundation for hip hop.
Who is James Brown?