ARTISTS
Name one famous artist or band from the 1960s
(Multiple Answers)
Which band helped lead the British Invasion into the U.S.?
The Beatles
What is the name of the band who performed "I Want You Back"
Which U.S. movement fought to end racial segregation and discrimination during the 1960s?
I Want You back by The Jackson 5
What is the name of the American band from California most known for "surf rock" music?
The Beach Boys
What American television show helped introduce British bands to U.S. audiences?
Ed Sullivan Show
What does the name “Motown” come from?
Which war inspired many protest songs during the 1960s?
The Vietnam War
Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix
Which Motown artist began their solo career as a child star in the 1960s?
Stevie Wonder
Which British band was known for a heavier, blues-based rock sound compared to The Beatles?
The Rolling Stones
Who was the founder and main producer behind Motown Records?
Berry Gordy
What music festival held in 1969 symbolized peace, youth culture, and counterculture?
Woodstock
Helter Skelter by The Beatles
Which folk artist transitioned to electric rock music in the mid-1960s, shocking many fans?
Bob Dylan
What American music chart did British bands dominate?
The Billboard Hot 100
What Motown girl group was led by Diana Ross?
The Supremes
Which musical genre became closely associated with protest and social change in the 1960s?
Folk Music
Respect by Aretha Franklin
Which artist performed “Purple Haze” and became known for innovative guitar feedback and distortion?
Jimi Hendrix
How did British bands change American rock music?
Introduced new sounds and styles
Popularized bands writing their own songs
Influenced fashion and youth culture
Brought blues-inspired rock back to America
Was Motown founded before or after 1955?
After -- 1959
Which group of young people rejected traditional values and promoted peace, love, and freedom in the 1960s?
Hippies
Be My Baby by The Ronettes