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Fun Facts
100

This “Queen of Soul” sang Respect.

Aretha Franklin

100

This genre mixed gospel and R&B to make a powerful, emotional sound.

Soul

100

Glen Campbell was sometimes called the "_______ Cowboy” after his hit song

Rhinestone

100

Muddy Waters made this string instrument famous in the blues.

Guitar

100

This Jackson family group started at Motown with brothers singing and dancing.

Jackson 5

200

This blind singer played piano and sang Superstition.

Stevie Wonder

200

This genre started in the Mississippi Delta and used guitar “bends.”

Blues

200

Ray Charles was nicknamed this.

Genius of Soul

200

Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles both played this instrument while singing.

Piano

200

Glen Campbell was not only a singer, but also played on recordings as a “session” musician in this group.

Wrecking Crew

300

This country star sang Jolene and 9 to 5.

Dolly Parton

300

This upbeat 1970s dance music used flashing lights and mirror balls.

Disco

300

James Brown is known as the “Godfather of” this genre.

Soul
300

This shiny ball instrument of disco isn’t played, but it spins.

Disco Ball

300

The Beatles came from this country across the ocean.

England

400

This country duo is known for Boot Scootin’ Boogie

Brooks & Dunn

400

This style grew in Detroit, Michigan, and featured groups like The Supremes.

Motown

400

Bessie Smith was called the “Empress of” this genre.

Blues

400

Chuck Berry rocked out on this instrument while duckwalking across stage.

Guitar

400

This blues legend was said to have “sold his soul at the crossroads.”

Robert Johnson

500

This Motown group sang ABC and I Want You Back

Jackson 5
500

This style often told stories about life, love, and hard times, not in the city.

Country

500

Stevie Wonder’s fans often call him this because of his stage name.

Little Stevie Wonder

500

Motown music often featured this brass section instrument to punch up the sound.

Trumpet

500

This group of women from Motown had 12 #1 singles on the pop charts.

The Supremes

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