PBS Documentary
What is "Rock and Roll"?
Who are The Beatles?
This sub genre of rock took place during in the middle of the 20th century
What is 1950s rock and roll?
The most common band everyone thinks of with The in the name, think 1957 to late 1960s-70s
Who are The Beatles?
Identify this part of the song structure
What is the chorus?
The first episode details a new musical movement during the 50s, showcasing new artists like Fats Domino, Little Richard, and a young Elvis Presley.
What is Rock and Roll?
This band, named after a bird, broke up in the year in 1980
Who is The Eagles?
This sub genre of rock features guitar-driven music, with artists like The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin
What is classic rock?
A band with a surfer feel
Who is The Beatles?
Identify this part of the song structure
What is the verse?
The second episode features girl groups and the pop sound, and highlights the new surf sound made popular by this specific boy group
What is The Beach Boys
Due to issues between guitarist Johnny Marr and frontman Morrissey, this band split in 1987
Who is The Smiths?
Louder, heavier, and more distorted sounds that evolved from the blues are featured in this sub genre. Popular bands of this style are AC/DC and Black Sabbath
What is hard rock/heavy metal?
A band with an adverb and halloween food as part of the title
Who are The Smashing Pumpkins?
Identify this part of the song
What is the bridge?
In the third episode, this artist influenced the folk world and rock and roll while this group was simultaneously influencing the British rock scene.
Who are Bob Dylan and The Beatles
A band with a color in their name broke up in 1985
Who is Pink Floyd?
A stripped-down, fast, and aggressive reaction to the complex styles of the 1970s are the characteristics of this sub genre. An example would be The Ramones
What is punk rock?
The group behind the smashing hit "Mr. Brightside"
Who are The Killers?
Identify this part of the song
What is the prechorus?
Episode four talks about the birth of this kind of music (derived from gospel music), as well as the start of this musical empire
What is soul music and gospel music?
This British and American rock group (since their creation) has experienced many breakups, reunions, firings, splits, and even the death of one member
Who is Fleetwood Mac
A raw, dirty, and angst-ridden sound from the 1990s Pacific Northwest are key factors of this sub genre. Nirvana and Pearl Jam are classic examples of this kind of music.
What is grunge rock?
This band is a 2000s indie/rock band with The in the middle of their name and a type of dancing in the name, as well as the first word being an emotion
Identify this part of the song
What is the intro