Which generation?
Also known as the "Lucky Few"
Silent Generation
Who is the King of Swing?
Benny Goodman
This generation lived through WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam war.
Silent Generation
"If Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing" was by these two musicians.
Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald
How did music connect soldiers off fighting and those at home as well as boost morale? What technology was not invented yet?
They all had to listen together because they could not individually listen to music through headphones.
There was a large increase in births
Baby Boomers
The Andrews Sisters sang what song?
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
What world event got America out of the great depression?
WWII
This genre of music was especially popular during WWII and boosted morale.
Swing / Jazz
The record player was most popular during which generation?
Silent Generation
This generation relied on swing and jazz music to comfort them during wartimes.
Silent Generation
American Pie by Don McLean is about the death of what music artist that we have discussed in class?
Buddy Holly
This music festival featured rock n roll artists. The lack of organization and unpreparedness led to several misfortunes during the event.
Woodstock
What music artist should be associated with early Rock N Roll?
Elvis Presley
What music listening device can be associated with the Baby Boomers?
JukeBox
This generation relied on rock n roll music to comfort them during wartimes.
Baby Boomers
I Wish I Knew How It Felt to Be Free is by?
Nina Simone
This war's anthem is "We Gotta Get Out of this Place."
Vietnam war
"Hey, Good Looking" and "Crazy," are songs part of what genre of music?
Country
Who lead non-violent protests in Birmingham during the Civil Rights movement?
Martin Luther King Jr.
This generation grew up in a time of increased wealth after WWII.
Baby Boomers
The Supremes and the Jackson 5 are part of which music genre that came out of Detroit.
Motown
The Civil Rights Act lead to these 4 bans.
Discrimination in public places, educations, jobs, and elections.
This war had songs including "Goodnight Saigon," "For What It's Worth," and "Fortunate Son," written in protest.
Vietnam War
This music listening device became well known in the 1970's
8-track