04/20/26
How did James Brown start his career?
As a stand-in for Little Richard.
What did James Brown do as bandleader?
Fined players for mistakes they made.
Atlantic Records started with what style of music?
Soul
What was Otis Redding's music style like?
It was less polished than other soul but it had more emotion.
Where did Okeh Records start?
Chicago
How did James Brown gain some regional attention?
When he performed for Little Richard.
Which record company was hit hard after MLK's death?
Stax
Atlantic Records changed to what style of music?
Southern soul
How did Otis Redding die?
Plane crash
Who was the most successful artist signed to Okeh Records?
Major lance
When Little Richard left Georgia, what did James Brown do?
Released a record with king records.
What is the story behind Stax after MLK's death?
Atlantic had been sold which gave Stax 6 months to terminate their contract or to continue.
Who was responsible for much of Atlantic Records' success?
Jerry Wexler
When did Otis Redding die?
December 1967
What artist took over the Impressions?
curtis mayfield
What did James Brown's stage shows feature?
Athletic dancing and famous clothing.
What happened in July 1967 in Detroit that made Motown uncomfortable?
Otis Redding died
Who was responsible for much of Atlantic Records' success?
Music that expressed cultural identity.
What performance of Otis Redding's was not considered strange at the time?
his performance at a pop festival.
What company did the Impressions sign to?
Abc-paramount
Did James Brown write and produce most of his hits?
He did write and produce most of them.
After MLK's death, what did Motown Records start focusing on?
Issues focusing black Americans.
What were white listeners searching for in music?
Southern sounds
How were Stax and Motown similar?
They were similar in the style of music.
Did Curtis Mayfield only write songs for the Impressions?
No he also wrote songs for other people