Pop Musicians
Michael's Jackson's most popular record.
What is Thriller?
This rock/pop band is best known for their song "Don't Stop Believin'."
Who is Journey?
The first female rap group.
Who is Salt n' Peppa? (And DJ Spinderella)
This genre began in the South Bronx.
This genre was not discussed in this unit be because it was not popular at this time.
This star is considered the Queen of Pop and was one of the first female pop stars.
Who is Madonna?
This rock band was not famous until their music video for 'Welcome to the Jungle' became a huge hit.
Who is Guns and Roses?
LL Cool J Stands for this.
What is Ladies Love Cool James?
This genre is a mix of rock and disco.
What is Pop?
In this year, Cyndi Lauper and Salt n Peppa were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
What is 2025?
This female performer is known as "The Voice" and is known for her 1991 Super Bowl National Anthem performance.
Who is Whitney Houston?
Metallica fought against this company for sharing their songs without their consent in 2000.
Who is Napster?
This person helped to pioneer gangster rap.
This genre is known for intense guitar riffs in the 1980s.
What is Rock and Roll?
The first Live Aid Concert happened in this year.
What is 1985?
This artist is credited for starting the EDM genre with her album "I feel the Love"
Who is Donna Summer?
This American Thrash metal Band wanted their logo to look like a serial killer had etched it into wood.
Who is Slayer?
The 4 elements of Hip Hop.
What are rap, Dj-ing, graffiti, and break dancing.
This genre is known for high energy, flashy/ theatrical performances, and powerful vocals in the 80s.
What is Rock and Roll?
Two pieces of technology that helped to move music forward in the 80s.
What are the synthesizer and drum machine?
One of the first American Artists to tour in the Soviet Union after the cold war.
Who is Billy Joel?
This rock band, known for elaborate live performances (think flamethrowers, pyrotechnics, drums on roller coasters) is NOT in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Who is Motley Crue?
This artist was the first Hip Hop artist to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Who is Queen Latifah
In the 17th century, "Hip Hop" meant this. (Exact phrase)
This group was originally signed to the Black division of Columbia records despite being made up of all white musicians.
Who is NKOTB?