History
Name 2 Beatles movies
Help!, A Hard Days Night, Yellow Submarine, Magical Mystery Tour
Who got his start as the lead singer to a Motown group that featured him and his brothers?
Michael Jackson
Who were the 2 main bands of the British Invasion?
The Beatles and The Rolling Stones
How did Sam Cooke die? Bonus if you can name who killed him
He was shot. It is claimed that Bertha Franklin killed him in self defense.
What genre gained popularity in the mid-70's that caused a decline in Stones' record sales?
Hard Rock and Heavy metal
What is the difference between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones?
Rolling Stones had a more rebellious image
Who was known as "Lady Soul"?
Aretha Franklin
What made Ray Charles unique in the music world?
He was blind
How did Marvin Gaye die?
He was shot by his father
Who was the Beatles manager?
Brian Epstein
What separates Motown from Soul?
Motown was meant to bring equality and excellence (polished/refined)
Who was known as "The Godfather of Soul"?
James Brown
What set James Brown apart from other artists?
Vocal embellishments and flashy dance moves
How did John Lennon die?
Murder
Who did the Beatles meet that influenced their introspective lyrics?
Bob Dylan
How did the civil rights movement affect African American performers?
Eliminated some of the restrictions and there were more songs about equality
Why did the Beatles break up?
They drifted apart personally and professionally. Lennon announced he was leaving after the Abby Road album
Name 3 artists with Motown records
Supremes, Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Jackson Five
How did George Harrison die?
Cancer
1964
What is Motown and Motown Records?
Motown stands for motor city aka Detroit. Motown Records is a recording studio for Motown music
Who did Mick Jagger style his performance after?
James Brown
Who was the founder of Motown Records?
Berry Gordy