Name that Genre
Bob Marley made the genre popular in Jamaica and the U.S.
What is reggae?
What is ska?
This artist campaigned to MLK's birthday a holiday.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This technology was a popular way to listen to music in all the decades.
Hint: They even made it into cars.
What is the radio?
This musical legend was sometimes referred to as the "King of Pop"
Who is Michael Jackson?
Name a fashion trend/ style popular to the 1990's
Men:
Overalls, flannel, ripped jeans, combat boots and longer hair for the grunge look; track suits, bucket hats, and gold chains for the hip-hop look; oversized button- down shirts and frosted tipped hair for the preppy or casual look.
Women:
Baby doll dresses, crop tops with high necks or tiny t-shirts, chokers, overalls, oversized everything especially flannel for the grunge look, flare jeans or bell-bottoms, scrunchies, combat boots, platform shoes, crushed velvet, “the Rachel” haircut and butterfly clips in hair.
The Supremes among other artists made this "sound"/ genre popular.
Hint: Berry Gordy was the founder.
What is Motown?
What is Motown soul?
This woman was the first female country star and paved the way for those like Dolly Parton and Reba.
Who is Patsy Cline?
This technology became popular because you could skip directly to the next song.
What is the CD?
This rock artist's nickname is "The Boss"
Who is Bruce Springsteen?
Name a fashion trend/ style popular to the 1980's
High-waisted jeans (acid-washed!)
Spandex
BIG hair and LOTS of hairspray (Aqua Net!) and perms for men and women
Neon colors, geometric shapes
Denim jackets
Hip-hop, punk, work-out fashion
Preppy fashion: polo shirts with popped collars and sweaters
Chuck Berry made the first real song of this genre, but Elvis Presley made it popular.
What is rock and roll?
"The day the music died" was the nickname of the day this artist died.
Who is Buddy Holly?
These were portable stereos that could "easily" be carried and gained popularity in urban settings.
What is the boombox?
Her nickname is the Empress of Soul
Who is Gladys Knight?
Name a fashion trend/ style popular to the 1970's
Men: high-waisted bell-bottoms, polyester pants, button-down shirts with wide collars, vests, corduroy suits, shaggy hair
Women: bell-bottoms, sweaters, vests, jumpsuits, & t-shirts!!! Makeup and hair were very natural
This genre was born from punk, but it was less rebellious and more quirky.
What is New Wave?
This artist is known for his falsetto singing
Who is Prince?
A lot of people go to these to see their favorite artists in person.
What are live concerts?
This woman was dubbed "the first lady of rock and roll"
Who is Janis Joplin?
Name a fashion trend/ style popular to the 1960's
Men: more color and pattern, military and Rockstar styles, hippie style of the late 60’s
Women: bold colors and patterns, mod, miniskirts & shift dresses, go-go boots, more make-up (thick winged eyeliner and pale lips) and hippie style of the late 60’s
The Twist
The Bee Gees helped popularized this genre.
What is disco?
This composer has written music for over 100 movies and has worked closely with Steven Spielberg.
Who is John Williams?
These items were large flat discs with grooves in them. A needle was used to play the music on them.
What are vinyl records?
His nickname was "Ol' Blue Eyes"
Who is Frank Sinatra?
Name a fashion trend/ style popular to the 1950's
Men: “Greaser” style, leather jackets like “the Fonz,” preppy sweaters, rolled up pants
Women: A-line dresses past the knees, pencil skirts, and jeans!! Teenagers often wore “rockabilly” fashion and “greaser” fashion.